Introduction

drill is a story training application designed to help aspiring manga artists hone their skills under the guidance of professional manga teachers. This app offers a structured approach to learning the essential elements required for a successful debut in the manga industry. The focus is on refining the fundamental aspects of story composition, ensuring that novel ideas are seamlessly integrated into a compelling narrative framework.

Story Composition Training

Manga that captivates readers goes beyond mere creativity; it requires a solid foundation in story structure. drill provides a comprehensive training menu aimed at sharpening the core skills needed for effective story composition. By engaging with the app, users can enhance their abilities through interactive lessons and practical exercises.

What is Drill?

Drill is an application specifically designed to improve the story composition skills that make manga truly engaging. Users progress by reading "lessons," which are tailored based on the training methods used in the acclaimed manga classroom "Ika M.B.A." This classroom has produced numerous serialized artists and rookie award winners. The app contains 20 meticulously crafted lessons that cover proven techniques and strategies.

Each lesson comes with corresponding "answers" that users must complete. These exercises help reinforce the knowledge gained from the lessons, fostering a deeper understanding of story composition. While there are no predefined answers, users can track their progress and identify their strengths and areas for improvement by reviewing their attempt history. Future updates will include feedback from manga classroom teachers to further refine the learning experience.

About the Author

Tanaka Hirohisa is the founder of the renowned manga classroom "Ika M.B.A." Known for nurturing over 50 serialized artists and rookie award winners, Tanaka specializes in story development and character creation. He currently serves as an editor for Digital First’s original e-book label and as a visiting professor at Jilin Animation Academy in China. Additionally, he actively promotes manga education in Saudi Arabia, conducting workshops and lectures at Digital Hollywood University.

Who Should Use Drill?

• Individuals eager to thoroughly train their story composition skills.
• Aspiring manga artists looking to break through their learning plateau and achieve professional success.
• Manga enthusiasts curious about the curriculum offered by the manga classroom.
• Professionals in other creative fields like novelists and game developers who seek to enhance their story composition abilities.

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