Where Can I Get a Job As a Manga Artist?
Having a dream of becoming a Manga artist could be turned into a reality. If you have the skills as an artist, are dedicated and truly want to succeed, the opportunities for you to do so are out there.
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Freelance
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If you don't mind the lack of a regular income or if you want to work alongside your regular job, working from home as a freelance manga artist could be the answer. There are websites that offer freelance work-from-home jobs that may suit those trying to break into the industry. You will be paid for the work you provide, and it will strengthen and add to your portfolio when the interview for your dream job arrives.
Target Manga Magazines
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Send an illustrated manga story to a manga magazine such as Ribbon, Nakayoshi or Hana to Yume; most magazines are based in Tokyo. Address the envelope to the "Henshuu-bu," or editing department. If they like your story they may publish it and ask for more. Do not be disheartened if you do not get accepted straight away. Keep trying and send out as many different stories as you can to as many different magazines.
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Start a Magazine
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If you are really serious and don't fancy moving to Japan, it would seem logical that you could start your own magazine. Mock up a magazine with your drawings and stories inside. If you have friends who are interested in similar things or have any publishing, typesetting or editing skills, get them to help. Make a short limited edition run of your first magazine and see if any of the stores that sell these kind of magazines would be interested in selling yours. You could approach your family, friends or bank for a loan to try to get the magazine off the ground.
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