FINALLY!
This is something I’ve been wanting to do for quite awhile.
Sub-groups in one of the most focused amateur webcomic groups online.
PILOT Manga from its’ beginning was all about building a strong community of SERIOUS amateur comic creators who represented a more complete diversity of thought and perspective.
While the group has produced some of the best new and never before seen creative talent like Philippa Borman, Leonardo Massip and Frederick Ward — there is still MORE that can be done to bring more unique voices to the fore.
We saw this with February’s TEST FLIGHT amateur competition where the fact that we asked for non-Japanese/ American and/or potentially female lead character seemed to engender some (achingly) confusing comments by some members of our group.
We are working hard to raise the level of originality and creativity within webcomics by not shying away from challenging fanboy (and fangirl conventions) and feel that the SUB GROUP will be the best way to handle this.
WOMEN’S SUB-GROUP
Dedicated to empowering and supporting female creators and/or female-led characters within webcomics. The group will meet bi-weekly to discuss concepts, concerns regarding storylines, art and market matters.
RULES:
- You must be a member of PILOT Manga
- Must be over the age of 15.
- Must adhere to PILOT Manga group rules and MyFutprint decency standards (i.e. no concepts that feature degradation/ disrespect of other minority groups/ ethnicities/ gender/ sexual orientation and likewise, no excessive violence/ language).
- Concepts will be creator-owned.
This group will be mentored by Andrea Voros (creator of SAIGAMI)
Writer’s Sub-Group
Dedicated to writers who are seeking to develop their skills and to create bodies of work that improve their portfolio as well as driving their capability with attracting artists. This group will meet bi-weekly to discuss concepts, concerns and will partake in story development for existing Saturday AM concepts.
RULES:
- You must be a member of PILOT Manga
- Must be over the age of 15.
- Must adhere to PILOT Manga group rules and MyFutprint decency standards (i.e. no concepts that feature degradation/ disrespect of other minority groups/ ethnicities/ gender/ sexual orientation and likewise, no excessive violence/ language).
- Must be amenable to working on non-creator owned concepts.
This group will be mentored by Frederick L. Jones
These groups will kick off the first week of May.
To join–please express your INTENT within the Comments below.
