Sorry I haven't posted much. It's been really hectic this week. Anyway, I have a couple of things I've been thinking about.1. I want to get my readers thinking. Some ideas explored throughout the series will be what makes us human, how everyone has scars, and how we can overcome our problems through Christ. The cases themselves will also deal with various issues like abortion, legalism, and feminism (just to name a few), all from the Christian perspective. Each case will deal with one or two of these issues and hopefully get the reader to think and reflect on their own life. What would be the best way to do this without being too "preachy?"2. "Brianna Golde, P.I" (my working title) is not a children's series. The thematic issues it deals with are too grown-up for kids. I'm if it were being published by a mainstream manga company it would be rated Teen or Older Teen for thematic elements. How do I let readers know my comic is for older readers without giving them the impression it's full of sex, violence, gore, and language?
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Who is your target audience? Is your manga for a Christian audience or secular audience? I assume that your manga is targeted for a Christian audience because you mentioned about overcoming problems with Christ.
1. Personally I rather like 'Preachy' comics and tend to write that way. If you want to avoid doing that though, I'd suggest that you tell your story through the actions of the characters rather than relying too much on dialogue, and above all, do not overstate your point. A little goes a long way.
2. Perhaps a disclaimer on the cover 'Mature subjects' or a suggested age range? "For readers 13 and older' or 'Teens +'?
Hoping for God's blessings on your projects Miss Adams!
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Who is your target audience? Is your manga for a Christian audience or secular audience? I assume that your manga is targeted for a Christian audience because you mentioned about overcoming problems with Christ.
Hello Miss Adams!
1. Personally I rather like 'Preachy' comics and tend to write that way. If you want to avoid doing that though, I'd suggest that you tell your story through the actions of the characters rather than relying too much on dialogue, and above all, do not overstate your point. A little goes a long way.
2. Perhaps a disclaimer on the cover 'Mature subjects' or a suggested age range? "For readers 13 and older' or 'Teens +'?
Hoping for God's blessings on your projects Miss Adams!
Gerry Lee