I've actually started to illustrate these as a comic. Slowly, but surely.
3 months later
pinned Feb 5, '16
I've had an account here for a while but only just started using it and updating my comic here a month or so ago.
(I didn't even realise there were forums... 
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This is very helpful! Thank you for sharing!
2 months later
This is really really helpful. Plus motivation right there after reading this. Thank you very much!!!
This is very helpful. I just joined not to long ago and I really want to do my best to make my comic series successful and to cater to all of my subscribers. 
9 days later
I am newish to tapastic. That is, I've been subscribing and enjoying several comics and have been wondering if I could start my own. That being said, I don't know much about how things work here and all this info is awesome, but I still don't understand and could use some help.... I really like it here and I think I should probably develop my art further as I am going to college for graphic design. HELP?
@Souris , simply, just get started on creating something. Once you start, you can find new ways to get better at art.
One way to get better is developing your skill in the basics; that being anatomy, perspective, composition, and color theory.
Anatomy - look up references of people. Learn body-length relationships like the length of the arm compared to the leg and the body, etc. - The more tricks you have, the easier it is to draw. Keep practicing, no matter how long you draw.
Perspective - Learn about vanishing points, bird's eye view, worm's eye view, basic object composition, etc. Start drawing from real life objects and environments.
Composition - breaking down objects into simple shapes and understanding placement in panels to provide flow.
Color theory - experiment how some colors mix well with other colors.
What you should take from this is just start making stuff. The more you create, the better you will get. You can't see where you're going if you don't get started. For more on style and improvement:
Ahhh I was actually pondering the whole "Posting 20 pages at once" thing earlier today, since I was considering a bimonthly approach but wondered if that would make things difficult for new readers. Such a good point, and totally helped me make up my mind on that matter. This is a great list, thanks for making it!
I started posting a web comic like 2 weeks ago. It's called Hello Void70. I've always wanted to create my own manga/webcomic, and am excited to start it now!
Anyways, I wanted hear some advice from veteran senpais out there. Any tips for a newb here?
Hi @josef_yi! Welcome to Tapastic! : ) We're a friendly bunch, so I'm sure you'll like it here.
Advice for new people:
Be active. You wanna make friends in the community and maybe net yourself some new readers? Be active in the community! Hang out on the forums, talk to people, participate in community events, etc. If you've got a Twitter-account, I really recommend participating in the weekly webcomic-hashtags - #ComicBookHour and #webcomicchat specifically. They've super-popular, and webcomics-twitter is a nice place to hang out!
Update frequently/regularly. Try to update as often as you can, and as regularly as you can. If you promise your readers to update on Mondays, do your very best to always update on Mondays (barring unforseen circumstances, like illness or an unexpected crisis). Humans are creatures of habit - we like things to fall into regular patterns!
Be patient. Webcomics is a long game - nothing happens overnight, and building up your readership and finding your place in the community takes time, patience and hard work. Keep on drawing, keep on posting, and keep your chin up, and you should be fine.
a problem I'm trying to help someone deal with right now....Dont hate your own art!!!! I can't stress this enough, it's driven her to depression because she thinks she's no good, but she loves it. I actually struggle with it too, and have dropped my comic because of it (mostly because I've little to no training and practice) but my mental status/personality is such that I can't really get depressed so it's not a problem for me.
Ahh... I'll keep that in mind. It's scary cuz I also get into mild depression about the similar issue. Though it has been a fuel to improve my art, but I'll make sure that it doesn't go out of hand :<
took a look and subbed, you have nothing to worry about ^^ There's always room for improvement no matter who you are, but you have a very unique, cool style
Hi, I'm in a similar situation as you I guess. I started drawing last year. First time I ever did anything serious. And I feel like my art has come a long way since then. My comic is called "Voidchild" (tapastic.com/series/voidchild/) if you wanna check it out (also we seem to be comic-name siblings 
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I also looked at your comic and you're obviously more adept at this than when I started out. What helped motivate me was another more accomplished author/artist who told me that "a good story trumps bad art". Basically he told me to draw my story myself because if I could portray it well the enthusiasm would shine through.
And as long as you think it is fun to draw, develop and share your story. I want subscribers for my stuff obviously but in the end if that's what I get obsesse about I'm not gonna have a good time. I'm enjoying learning to draw and telling my story and to be quite honest it's all about me. So be egotistical. That will also help you accept any constructive criticism along the way which in turn will help make your stuff better. If you do it for yourself. That's how I see it.
hello hello ! °3°)/i'm the comic author of One Of Us16 check it if you wish °w°
here some advices:
1- be patient......very patient.
2- make your characters. don't make only one sketch but lot of sketches about them until they don't work in your comic. if
not delete them.
3- group your ideas and be elastic to new ideas. sometimes and often they can be original.
4- start with an "episode 0" to see if everything works and, if happen, change the weak points.
5- when you start your comic, be sure to have a bunch of pages to post them regularly.
6- be open to critiques except with people who insult your work and trust me it might happen.
7- be dynamic and not static. modify your style in every page. it's the only way to get experience.
the last thing i suggest you it's not be stressed to make your comic
and you don't have to ignore your studies and make a lot of pauses
during the day because you have to use your free time to make a comic.
so relax
that's all.
if you need advices or help. ask me