‘I failed many times to get published in Shonen” - Elena Vitagliano

Summary

Elina Vitayano, the first European woman to win the Grand Prix Award for the Silent Manga Awards, shares her journey as a Mangeka and artist. Elenadiscusses her journey of entering the Shonen Jump Plus competition and the challenges she faced in getting her manga, Miriam of the Skulls, published. She emphasizes the importance of characters in a manga and the need for feedback from both editors and readers.

Discussion Points

• Introduction and Accomplishments
• The Journey of a Mangeka
• The Power of Storytelling in Manga
• The Importance of Mentors and Learning
• Participating in Competitions and Setting Goals
• Exploring the World of Silent Manga
• Conclusion and Reflections
• Exploring the Manga School Experience in Japan
• Valuable Advice from Famous Manga Artists
• The Journey of Getting Published in Shonen Jump Plus
• The Importance of Characters in a Manga
• The Need for Feedback in the Manga Creation Process
• Discussion Elena’s Manga Miriam Of The Skulls
• What is Elena’s Favourite Anime and Manga
• Resilience in the Manga Industry
• Can AI Be Used To Create Manga

Elena’s Socials

• Elena Vitagliano Website
• X - https://x.com/EvitaglianoArt
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elena_vitagliano_artist/?hl=en

Elena’s Vitagliano Original Mangas

• Read Miriam of the Skulls manga here
• Read Cruelest Rule here

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