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As the title says. I have been working with several artists in relation to getting stuff hammered out for a manga project, and one of them expressed that the idea I have the most muse for currently would be a tad too long for a brand new, unproven writer to push. However, I love this world, characters and plot, and I have created a concept for a one-shot using the primary characters and setting from the main plot line that I want to someday go forward with. However, I want to know, realistically, how long a plot an untested can get away with in the manga/comic/graphic novel industry? I know more about how the industry works in Japan then here in the US, TBH, and as a result I am wondering, do things here work like Japan where if I put out a one shot and it is successful enough I can immediately continue the plot on past the one-shot into a few more volumes? How much popularity would be required for such a thing to happen if that is indeed the case?
Even further, how many volumes should I aim for total if I am allowed to continue on the plot past the one shot; how many, realistically, would I be allowed? Would that number depend entirely on the popularity of the one shot and previous volumes? Also, if I am working with a previously published artist who already has a few mangas/comics to their name as their writer, is there a chance I could try and go with something longer then just a one shot right off the bat? Is there a chance that could be done even with a new artist, provided their skills where prodigious enough and my plot was good enough?
If anybody who is more knowledgeable about the industry here in the US could address my concerns, I would be grateful!
Even further, how many volumes should I aim for total if I am allowed to continue on the plot past the one shot; how many, realistically, would I be allowed? Would that number depend entirely on the popularity of the one shot and previous volumes? Also, if I am working with a previously published artist who already has a few mangas/comics to their name as their writer, is there a chance I could try and go with something longer then just a one shot right off the bat? Is there a chance that could be done even with a new artist, provided their skills where prodigious enough and my plot was good enough?
If anybody who is more knowledgeable about the industry here in the US could address my concerns, I would be grateful!
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