Meet the talented artists from Howling Riot (Netherlands) in J-Popcon's Artist Alley, and a "Writing for Manga" workshop with Renincy Sommers, where you can learn how to write a manuscript for your own manga or comic book.
Els Deckers and Renincy Sommers from Howling Riot has worked together since 2005, publishing their own comics and illustrations. Howling Riot is a company of artists, founded in the Netherlands, operating internationally as a small independent publisher and 'shonen manga studio'.
Over the years, they have specialized in manga, illustrations of animals, art and merchandise.
Learn how to write your own comic script! Renincy Sommers has been the lead writer for all Howling Riot manga since their founding in 2005.
She has since then worked with several illustrators, learned how to improve her own writing from some of the most successful writers in the Netherlands and she has in turn taught many others how to write.
In 2016 her comic ‘Ghosts of the Mangrove’ will be published by a large Dutch publisher who also released titles such as Assassins Creed, Ninja Turtles, Star Wars, Avatar, Mickey Mouse, Dragon Age and Game of Thrones.
Now she will share her knowledge and experience with you in her workshop on how to write for manga and comis. You’ll be taken through the entire process from finding inspiration to writing that killer ending.
Do you ever struggle with one of these things?
- Finding original ideas
- Creating awesome and realistic characters
- Making your story idea into a real page turner
- Writing that script
- Working with illustrators
- Creating an ending that makes an impact
- How to finish what you started (even if you have to re-write)
- Or anything else?
Renincy will not only show you how she does it, but she will also share with you how she messed up in the past, so prepare yourself to have some laughs as well.
There will be time to get all your writing questions answered, and you’ll walk away with an awesome script for your next manga. Don’t miss this!
Postet by Per Sorensen
