How To Make A Living As A Manga Or Comic Creator (Make Money Selling Your Books!)

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4 жыл бұрын

Hi all! Today I am talking about one of my most commonly asked questions. "How do I make money as a manga or comic writer or artist?" Of course, for any author, being able to make money off your stories is the ultimate dream. Any writer would love to be able to create something every day, and earn a living off it. So today, I want to answer this question, and talk about ways that you can ultimately earn a steady finance off manga and comic creation! 😊
First of all, I talk about the three main methods of manga and comic publishing, and how to earn money from each of those methods. I talk about online publishing (webcomic style), self publishing, and traditional publishing. From there, I talk about ways you can combine different methods, in order to become a mangaka or comic creator full time.
I talk about ways you can promote to get your book out there in front of readers, how to make it appealing to a potential buyer, and how to market to your target audience. With these tips, you'll soon be on your way to being a successful manga or comic author!!
1:23 - Online Publishing (Uploading as Webcomic)
4:40 - Self Publishing
8:50 - Print On Demand Services (How to use them)
10:22 - Traditional Publishing (Publishing in a company)
12:07 - Combining Methods To Make A Living
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@boebasaur1510 3 жыл бұрын

I've had my manga story in my head for over a decade, I'm finally making a start on it. Very new to screen tones and paneling but I'm about 6 pages through so far. Your advise has been really helpful.

@midnightXcross 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@cykurta 2 жыл бұрын

Shareeee I wanna read it!

@mokatta17 2 жыл бұрын

DAMN!!! same thing, i've beenholding and developing the lore of 5 of my series for 6 years!!! we just want to make the story interesting and hooking :)

@DAYDAY25000 Жыл бұрын

Same mate. Since 2004 for me. I'm just now getting to it😂

@selfactualizer2099 Жыл бұрын

"In my head for over a decade" that sounds awful. We all have things we've always wanted to do, you can do *everything* don't make this comment just to continue procrastinating. This comment is 2 years old now did you make a manga? The odds of that being a yes are quite low. I can think of endless "cool manga ideas" but the only reality is if you actually make one that actually works and I'd well stitched together through the pages

@lalacabrito 3 жыл бұрын

You really opened my eyes. I saw a video about the "dark truth of manga artists" and almost gave up. But then I searched "how to make a living from manga" and you showed up. What I see is that Patreon is a great plataform for us artists get our money and interact with the fans. Thank you so much!

@shijustshi7489 2 жыл бұрын

Same dude

@VervainVanity 4 жыл бұрын

I'd argue that its actually far easier to make money with an online comic than through self publishing or getting into traditional publishing. Theres so many avenues to draw income toward an online comic with a little creativity~. Comics are a harder sell as an ebook nowadays since webcomics are so readily available, and print books come with their own large expenses with promotion or stock. Online is the way to go for sure for any beginner.

@midnightXcross 4 жыл бұрын

I think all methods come with their own challenges, but I do agree that it can be easier making money with an online comic! 😊 Though I think a lot of the way a manga in any form can succeed, is through the marketing. So in order to make money through an online comic, the promotion would be very important. For a beginner manga/comic creator, I agree that online is the way to go!

@LightVelox 3 жыл бұрын

problem is, unless you make a hit and get multiple million views, you won't get paid enough to live out of that alone, even on a third world country where you can live with way less

@VervainVanity 3 жыл бұрын

@@LightVelox absolutely true. Such is the life of a starving artist... its def not an endeavor you go into to make money, but to share your work to the world. Its a shame but the markets totally oversaturated.

@farrukhazhar3565 3 жыл бұрын

@@LightVeloxGood evening, I have a question when you get time???

@farrukhazhar3565 3 жыл бұрын

@@midnightXcross Good evening, I have a question when you get time? I am a new manga artist that would like some advice.

@nameless4635 4 жыл бұрын

I currently earning a living through comissions, working as a colorist and backgound artist, one day I want to make a living with my own story.

@midnightXcross 4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great start! I hope all goes well 💖

@windhymn479 10 ай бұрын

Apologies for commenting on an older video, but I only discovered your channel today. Thank you so much for generously sharing this, it’s a brilliant video; super-helpful, concise and greatly appreciated. I wish you well in your work 🙏

@midnightXcross 9 ай бұрын

I am really glad to hear that. Thank you for watching! 😊

@definecoco27 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds so cool! I’m in the art field and during the Covid I was able to gather some ideas. Thanks a bunch Midnight X!

@Nabotoro 3 жыл бұрын

i see, i think online would be the way to go for me since i a m indeed a begginer, thanks for the tips and all

@phineqx 2 жыл бұрын

This is great information. I’m a voice actor making his first book. It’s my first time so I’m really thankful you made this video

@floralfancy7814 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Now I feel more educated and hopeful about making a comic!

@ujuo597 3 жыл бұрын

I just found out about your channel and I've watched all your videos. They are too good. You cant ignore those thumbnails men. This channel is lit👌👌👌

@midnightXcross 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much!! You're the best 😁😁

@cephasweror 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice, thanks Midnight. My first view on your channel 😁 just started my own channel #faterarts & drawing comic is my next venture this year... Love too hear more from you. 🤗

@midnightXcross 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I hope your channel goes really well 😊💖

@kingclueless 3 жыл бұрын

Great content, thanks for putting your advice online :)

@xdidkwhattobecalled4174 3 жыл бұрын

I am only just starting to create my own Web comics on webtoon but I want to make a living out of it someday thanks this video was so helpful

@Fishnberg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, I can finally know how to publish it in a batter way

@rodneymike1603 4 жыл бұрын

Great advise..thanks a hundred and what program are you using in the background plus love the hairstyle....KAWAI

@midnightXcross 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm using Paint Tool SAI in the background. 😊 I'm really happy you love my hairstyle too! 💖

@missnuggie8219 3 жыл бұрын

It’s kawaii

@MicahBuzanANIMATION 3 жыл бұрын

Loved these tips and positive message.

@zionaea3094 2 жыл бұрын

You are very insightful , keep it up!

@Kthxbye988 3 жыл бұрын

This is great advice, thank you!

@TheJeffMelvin Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great video ❤

@midnightXcross Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@watsnit 2 жыл бұрын

I just finished my first volume of my manga !! Lilith! I just finished it and is now for sale on Amazon!!! And I can put a memory in all your recommendations♥️ now is about making part 2 and go on!!

@avrinrose5457 2 жыл бұрын

I hope your manga get Japanese anime adaptation

@VomixWitch 2 жыл бұрын

If you give your characters a birthday and make art of the characters telling them happy birthday your fans will spread the news like a wildlife getting you more readers

@Millicomics 4 жыл бұрын

In the self publishing there is also taxes and many other payments to keep in mind. The money editors give authors in France is minimum 10 k per book. If you make 3 books you get 30 k per year minimum. If you have 15 k book deal, your revenue is 45 k per year.

@midnightXcross 4 жыл бұрын

That is very true, and important to keep in mind!! Thank you for mentioning that. 😊

@mr.miyagi9151 3 жыл бұрын

thx for the advice.... im writting a webtoon named apocalypse

@ytagent5029 3 жыл бұрын

I am going to start a manga and then the anime because my cousin works at bandai and i love to draw

@danielschiman767 3 жыл бұрын

Midnight, you're a baller! :D This was helpful and informative, thank you for your tips! I enjoyed this one very much! My day job is not that creative, the hours are long but flexible in terms of days and also pays very well enough.. And still, I just can't stop thinking about quitting, exploring what's out there, and ultimately making the leap to being a full time freelance artist. Then self-publishing as many book as I can. Isn't it crazy? Am I going to crazy? Anyways.. Wait, the background music is 'Path of the Wind' from Totoro, isn't? Awesome taste in music I can tell.. P.S.: There was an belgian comic and later cartoon series in the 80s called "Les Schtroumpfs" or "The Smurfs" in lot of other countries by a belgian artist named Peyo. Well, I'm just bringing it up because your eye color reminds me of the classic Smurfs blue color. It's a very beautiful color and very very pretty eyes all together!! Or, I wonder, how would YOU describe the color of your eyes? Take care and best regards, Dan!

@midnightXcross 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I'm really happy you enjoyed the video 😊 I think it's very important to live life to the fullest, in a job that you enjoy. I mean, it's certainly my dream. I think it's the dream of any author/artist. And I fully believe that you can achieve it! And yes, the background music is a mix of various Studio Ghibli songs. I think they are very calming and relaxing! I've never heard that my eyes are like the Smurfs blue color, but I am glad you think so. Thank you!! 😂😂 All the best to you and your creations!!

@xxdanaxx2440 3 жыл бұрын

شكراً 😩❤❤

@AnaFolkenstal 3 жыл бұрын

Btw, Junji Ito is still alive! I was concerned at first, that he died… judging from how you talked about him XD

@KathrynFaye007 4 жыл бұрын

So, I definitely loved the video. I've actually had a webcomic I've been dabbling with for a few years. The basic premise is RugratsXDragons. Five little dragon hatchlings discovering their world while they grow up. I'm glad I found your channel and will definitely continue on my webcomic. Seeing your art and watching your videos are inspiring to me.

@midnightXcross 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I love the idea for your webcomic. It sounds like the kind of story I would love to read! 😊 Thank you again. I am so happy that my videos help you! Keep up the great work!!

@KathrynFaye007 4 жыл бұрын

@@midnightXcross I'm still trying to decide whether I want to traditionally publish it or use a Pateron platform and self-publish. I have the first volume scripted and some pages already drawn.

@midnightXcross 4 жыл бұрын

@@KathrynFaye007 Ooh that sounds so cool! I hope it all goes well 💖

@KathrynFaye007 4 жыл бұрын

@@midnightXcross Thank you very much. I hope all goes well too.

@sadekatsu1213 Жыл бұрын

@Midnight Do u savvy any manga publishers & editors??

@thegremlinduke2190 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do this with a light novel as well, I will create the format and cover first so you won't forget your ideas. Trust me I had forgotten so much of my ideas that I lost count and I got back my roleplay hobbies to cheer me up but to be honest my hobbies are distractions. Goblin Slayer did that before....

@midnightXcross 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's a great idea! I'll do this for light novels too. Thank you for your suggestion 😊

@thegremlinduke2190 3 жыл бұрын

@@midnightXcross It wasn't much for a suggestion I ask for questions. Should start with a romance instead of an isekai or should create a fantasy world that isn't an isekai I always want to create a dark fantasy but never have the guts to do it besides I change my mind a lot and I worry my dark fantasy ideas would get death threats. If I do with light novels or novels how I do it?

@HowTosWare 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful blue eyes.

@Jurou1202 11 ай бұрын

I'm making my own manga that is based like demon slayer, one punch man, jujutsu kaisen, and there are references but i think it will be a bad Idea but most of the reference is demon slayer, i'm not a big fan of kimetsu but in my manga, the uniforms, swords, fighting styles ( breathing style but it's more different ), lore and some places, etc. I dont think this is gonna be Shonen but i already made 1 book.

@skyisthelimit1898 3 жыл бұрын

I want to write and publish my manga but at the moment I’m trying to go to law school. Is it still possible to publish my manga and still have a second job?

@aimalshah9395 3 жыл бұрын

If u will have time then yes

@BABAJIGOD69 2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what will happen when some one copy paste my work how do I patent it ??

@nephtaliejalbert 4 жыл бұрын

Is a one shot the same as a mini comic? Because I'm doing manga on the side. But doing mini stories of my longer manga and studying for my degree (not at the moment).

@kj6053 4 жыл бұрын

A one shot is a story with only one chapter.

@midnightXcross 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, a one shot is a story with under 50 pages! 😊

@nephtaliejalbert 4 жыл бұрын

@@midnightXcross If it's under 50 pages, how many pages exactly?

@inkboyg1 3 жыл бұрын

@@nephtaliejalbert 50 45 30 99

@grympzofficial1256 2 жыл бұрын

You can create a pilot for the Manga and upload for free

@monkey-d-andi4389 3 жыл бұрын

What is the software called you used in the video to draw?

@midnightXcross 3 жыл бұрын

I use Paint Tool SAI!

@t.o.b.e.y. Ай бұрын

Between Google AdSense or paying after a few chapters which is better 😢

@PampkinLOL 5 ай бұрын

My dream is to be a famous comic writer in Hong Kong

@WitheredWithin 3 жыл бұрын

Does this apply to light novels as well?

@xxetu 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@mitchcastillo1714 Жыл бұрын

How much should I charge?

@jannatulfarthosebable7156 2 жыл бұрын

How to write stories without drawings? I'm really desperate to know

@nevnevless 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a good writer but I can’t draw 😃👍

@renastere00000 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not good at writing but I'm good ad drawing what an irony:))

@aimalshah9395 3 жыл бұрын

Is this also for novel or light novel

@alvinleong173 3 жыл бұрын

Japanese manga artist make 600usd

@fabianafolabiakiwowo8370 Жыл бұрын

What if you cant draw dont you still need to find someone who can draw your character and share the money with them

@ziona2000 3 жыл бұрын

Reaching adults by advertising in MAGAZINES? Er....

@ujuo597 3 жыл бұрын

Please I hope I'm not disturbing but could you write down the websites mentioned in this video

@midnightXcross 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, sure! 😊 I have all the websites linked in the blog post version of this video. You can check that out here: www.midnightxcross.com/how-to-make-a-living-as-a-manga-or-comic-creator/

@ujuo597 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@funny-bk6le 3 жыл бұрын

i like you

@RileyElite11 3 жыл бұрын

Who is that you mentioned at 16:00

@midnightXcross 3 жыл бұрын

Junji Ito :)

@RileyElite11 3 жыл бұрын

@@midnightXcross thanks and great content

@asteroid263 3 жыл бұрын

gosh how are you so cuuuuuuuute!!!!!

@midnightXcross 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😊💜💜 That's so sweet

@asteroid263 3 жыл бұрын

@@midnightXcross you made my day

@ZioMarmut Жыл бұрын

You're so pretty..

@selfactualizer2099 Жыл бұрын

You don't have a patron or website or merch site it seems Nice haircut though 👀

@marygoglia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video, it was very helpful and informative! I’ll keep your video in mind as I try to get my all ages sci-fi and fantasy webcomic, Let’s Go Now!, out there more. In case you’re wondering, my comic can be read on www.letsgonowcomic.com.

@midnightXcross 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Your webcomic looks fantastic. I'll definitely give it a read 😊

@marygoglia 4 жыл бұрын

Midnight X Cross you’re welcome! Your videos are very interesting and informative! Thanks, hope you like it! :)