Inspired by Berserk, I'm thinking of starting an LN series.

[Arthur Higgsbury]

I just finished everything currently released in the Berserk manga for the first time, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it for days now. I have a story and world I've been working on as a hobby over the last few years, and Miura's works have given me the "push" I've needed to start considering actually putting my story into writing. I'm also an amateur artist- though I've never bothered trying to learn to draw properly. Anyway, I drew this sketch of one of my biggest characters today, a character who in reminds me of Guts in a lot of ways.

I don't know if I'm going to actually draw out even a short LN or manga, but I've been considering it. If I were to, do you guys think it'd be worth taking the time to improve at art to make it into a full thing? Or just writing it out as a novel? It's been a dream of mine for a long time now and I think I might be ready to start thinking about putting in a greater effort to get this story out there. I guess what I'm asking is what do you guys think? Try writing it as just the story, or with art included?

 

[Aazealh]

I guess what I'm asking is what do you guys think? Try writing it as just the story, or with art included?

That's something only you can decide, because you should create that story for yourself first and foremost.

Now clearly, it shows you aren't a professional artist. And if you haven't felt the pull to improve your art before, maybe it's not for you. From what I understand, artists tend to just get consumed with it. But again, that's for you to decide. In any case, my advice is to actually get to it. Write it out, start creating, and if you feel the need to illustrate it, then illustrate it.

 

[KsB.Productions]

I'd love to see some art! However its totally up to you struggler either way im excited for whatever you decide! So long as you create something of course hahaha

 

[guuuuuuuuts]

All I can tell you is it only happens once you commit. Start writing and drawing! Good luck.

 

[hsvfan-jan]

On a Berserk forum you'll probably find many people who'd love to see some art accompanying the story. Either way, you'll probably rewrite or redraw most stuff (especially the beginning) if you're starting out just now. So have fun and don't stop!

 

[Arthur Higgsbury]

I really appreciate the input. I'll probably follow @Aazealh 's suggestion and focus on writing for now, and if there's something I feel needs an illustration, I'll do what I can. I'll post anything I decide to write here if that's ok. Again, thanks for the input!

 

[Lawliet]

I really appreciate the input. I'll probably follow @Aazealh 's suggestion and focus on writing for now, and if there's something I feel needs an illustration, I'll do what I can. I'll post anything I decide to write here if that's ok. Again, thanks for the input!

If you're keen on illustration, you can always collaborate with an artist. Most LN writers do that, as far as I know.

 

[Arthur Higgsbury]

If you're keen on illustration, you can always collaborate with an artist. Most LN writers do that, as far as I know.

I probably will at some point. Maybe after I've got most of the story ironed out I'll see if I care to hire an artist to draw some actual illustrations for my story. That pretty much all depends on whether or not people actually like what I've written though.

 

[Lawliet]

I probably will at some point. Maybe after I've got most of the story ironed out I'll see if I care to hire an artist to draw some actual illustrations for my story. That pretty much all depends on whether or not people actually like what I've written though.

Well, good luck!