``GIGAZINE Manga Award'' Started recruitment in April 2023 & summarized frequently asked questions when applying

With the start of the new fiscal year of 2023, there must be many people who are changing to new lifestyles and aspiring to new challenges. The GIGAZINE Manga Award is also planning a new series of three works, but the new wind is still very welcome, so please consider applying to become a member of the new series in the new year. I summarized the frequently asked questions when making such an application as a Q & A, so if you check here , you should be able to see how easy it is to apply for the GIGAZINE Manga Award. Also, please use the GIGAZINE Secret Club (GSC), where you can use benefits such as pre-release of manga, bookshelves with unlimited reading of past works, and invitations to the Manga Grand Prize judging.

Click here for the 'GIGAZINE Manga Award' application guidelines

I've already read the application requirements, so apply anyway! For those who say, please use the application form .

◆Send a portfolio and apply for drawing, name composition, and drawing help

Click here for application requirements for original scripts in the form of novels and screenplays

I tried to summarize the frequently asked questions of the application
Among the questions received from 2021 to 2022 on the GIGAZINE Manga Awards question reception form, regarding items that were inquired multiple times, please refer to ``Frequently Asked Questions/Q&A'' on the dedicated page `` manga.gigazine.net '' of the GIGAZINE Manga Awards. Added and updated. I picked up some frequently asked questions about what kind of problems applicants have and how the GIGAZINE Manga Awards deal with them.

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First of all, I was asked several times, 'In the application rules, 'If you are publishing for free on your own website, etc., please temporarily stop publishing.'' If there is no , should I delete the post?' For example, if you are posting on Twitter, you can either set it to 'private tweet' so that only your followers can see it, or delete the post so that it cannot be seen. However, as the application rules state that 'this does not apply to items that are difficult to unpublish', there is no problem if you apply without following the procedure for disclosure. If you can make it private with a simple operation and return it to public after the review is completed, please follow the procedures to make it private.

Many of the inquiries were about ``Is there a limit to the number of pages of manga and the number of characters in the original script?'', but there is no problem with how many pages and how many characters you can apply for the GIGAZINE Manga Award. In the case of manga works, GIGAZINE's serialization is about 10 to 30 pages per episode, but if the number of pages is just enough to make the work interesting, it will affect the examination regardless of whether it is large or small. there is no. In the case of the original script, there is no limit on the number of characters, except that 'Episode 1' is mandatory, and there is no problem in including the second and subsequent episodes.

Similarly, for the question 'Is there a limit to the number of works that can be submitted at one time?' In the past, there have been cases where multiple works were submitted in the same month and only one of them passed the screening, and there were also cases where multiple works passed the screening at the same time and were reviewed later. If you have a work that you think could be submitted, please send it all.

In addition, I received several inquiries about the end of the examination. Only those who pass the first screening will be notified of the screening results by the end of the month following the application month. Therefore, for example, if you apply in April and do not receive notification that your work has passed the screening by May 31st, your entry will basically be rejected. In addition, if the application passes the first screening, the first stage will be reviewed immediately, but from the second stage onwards, actual work such as preparing additional manuscripts will be required, so the screening will depend on the schedule. period varies. We will respond if you can consult us, such as 'It will be difficult to work in the month following application.'

Basically, for inquiries such as ``Is this kind of entry useless?'', the answer is ``Anything is possible. We have received a number of inquiries about the genre, and there is no problem in applying even if it is a genre that seems to be difficult to publish, such as a deep historical story based on historical facts or a complicated scientific story based on actual research. Also, I am sometimes asked, 'How much is acceptable about sexy scenes and adult depictions?' Although it does not directly affect the review, we may ask you to adjust some regulations and expressions when posting on GIGAZINE during review or when serialization is decided.

In the future, in addition to directly replying to inquiries received from the question reception form, we will summarize the multiple questions received in the 'Frequently Asked Questions / Q&A', so we will address any concerns or troubles when applying. If you have any, please contact us from the 'GIGAZINE Manga Award Question Reception Form' at the bottom of the 'Q & A' page on manga.gigazine.net. We are always looking forward to your applications and questions.

◆ ``GIGAZINE Manga Award'' application guidelines

・ If you serialize manga with GIGAZINE ...?
・Completely remote and leave the work timing to us

・Since serialized manga will be posted on GIGAZINE, you can read it first

- No strict deadlines, easy to schedule

・No restrictions on genre or target, anything is OK as long as it is interesting

・ Equipped with assistants who can entrust coloring and backgrounds (no need to pay for yourself)

・Because it is still a young label, it is easy for opinions and requests to pass through like a venture company!

・ For those who are worried about working as a freelancer, such as 'I don't have knowledge about law or tax, but is it okay?' or 'What about serialization work with editing?' 'Guidelines for creating an environment where freelancers can work with peace of mind' have been

・Full-color, full-digital (black-and-white works may be treated as 'original works', but submissions themselves are welcome)

・It must be a complete manuscript of 'Episode 1' and its making materials , regardless of genre. For making-of materials, please send character designs, settings, and a synopsis of the entire story in the range of 200 to 800 characters. Please note that the screening process may not proceed if there is insufficient information in the application.

・Manuscript format:
Please refer to ' Princess and Gamer ' for aspect ratio, file size, and resolution.

・Number of manuscripts:
freedom. Any number of pages is OK.

·others:
・Primary creations that have already been published on other media or platforms by yourself are OK

・Works that were published in magazines but were not published or were canceled due to unforseen circumstances are also acceptable. Please do not give up.

·The deadline:
Sunday, April 30, 2023, 23:59:59

・Screening process:

After the first selection by the editorial department, the following screening process is planned. The review process and stages are subject to change, and we will send you a separate explanation and confirmation prior to the first stage review.

Stage 1: Evaluation in a closed environment that can only be viewed by GIGAZINE secret club members + Evaluation including making materials by the editorial department
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Stage 2: Judging after adding necessary items such as 'first episode manuscript' and 'plot up to the final episode' in a format that is more conscious of serialization. At the stage where we have made it this far, we promise to serialize in some form or another.
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Final stage: In the serialized manuscript, the editor-in-chief of GIGAZINE + evaluation by members of the GIGAZINE secret club + guests such as authors serialized in GIGAZINE will be judged comprehensively to determine the grand prize winner. In addition, we will guarantee the serialization when it remains in the final stage.

・Reward:

Everyone who passed the first screening and was selected for the first stage:
Prize money 30,000 yen

Advance to the second stage:
Additional prize money of 20,000 yen + editorial charge for serialization

Finalists:
Additional prize money of 50,000 yen (total of 100,000 yen) at the time of advancing to the final stage + commitment to serialize after brushing up the submitted work

Winning or above:
Additional prize of 100,000 yen ~ + serialization commitment

Grand Prize:
1,000,000 yen prize money + commitment to serialize the submitted work as it is

・Results of selection of submitted works
For works that proceed to the first stage screening, we will contact you by the end of the month following the application month to the e-mail address used for the application with details of the screening.
In other cases, please note that we basically do not notify applicants of the screening results.

・Flow after receiving the award
After posting in serial form on GIGAZINE, we will convert it into an e-book and sell it on Amazon. We will pay the prescribed manuscript fee and royalty. GIGAZINE is also responsible for selling and advertising e-books.

・Question reception form:
If you have any questions about applying, please click here to contact us. If the same question continues, we will summarize it as a FAQ, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

・Manga Award application form:

Click here

◆ Application for drawing, name composition, drawing help

・ How to apply for “drawing only”:
All you have to do is show us your portfolio URL and collection of works on the Manga Award application form . In the 'Others' column, please write 'Apply for drawing only'. There is no limit on the number of illustrations and manga for portfolios, and there is no line that says you need more than one, but the more you have, the easier it is to get a good evaluation.

・ How to apply for 'Name Composition Manager'
We are also looking for a 'name composition' that uses the original script of the text as the name. As with drawings only, please send as much as possible about your portfolio, titles of works you have created in the past, and manga works.

・Judging flow for “drawing only” and “name composition”:
We will contact you by the next month after submitting the form for the works that have passed the first stage screening after looking at the portfolio, so we will ask you to actually draw a trial original in the second stage screening, and after passing the final stage voting screening. to.

・Reward:
Passing Phase 1 Portfolio Screening and Participating in Phase 2:
Prize money 50,000 yen
*Since the review here requires additional manuscript work, incentives will be given to everyone who advances and participates in the second stage.

Winning or higher in the final judging:
Additional prize money of 100,000 yen + serialization commitment

Grand Prize:
Additional prize money of 200,000 yen + serialization commitment

* Due to the nature of the original script, it may not be possible to get it serialized immediately, but we promise to serialize it in the form of a priority proposal.

・How to apply for help:
We are also looking for help to support the production of full-color manga. Undercoating of characters, text placement, and background help are also welcome. You can participate only at the possible timing while staying at home completely remotely.

・Conditions :
nothing especially. It is possible to not participate during busy periods because the flow is ``If you can work, select what you will accept from the task list and work on it''.
In addition, it is also OK to create original works and propose them to the editor while earning money and improving skills while participating as a helper.

・Reward :
Hourly wages are calculated with work management software for 'coloring help' and 'background help'. The hourly wage will be set as a trial period at first, and then increased depending on the work proficiency and the number of contributions.
In the case of 'name structure', the manuscript fee is calculated per page.

・ How to apply :
From the GIGAZINE Manga Award application form , please paste the URL that allows you to view the 'color manuscripts and portfolios you have worked on in the past' instead of the 'address / URL for downloading the work file'. Also, at the end of 'Other information you need to know, etc.', please enter the appropriate one for 'coloring help', 'background help', or 'name composition'.

・Manga Award application form:
Click here

◆Original script application requirements

・In addition to the first episode manuscript , please prepare the plot (synopsis) from the first episode to the final episode . For the synopsis, please describe the flow of the entire work in detail on the first page of the manuscript in 100 to 800 characters.

・In the first judging, we will look at the fun of a simple story and the completeness of one story. If you proceed from the second screening to the final screening, we will judge whether you can consistently create a storyline script up to the final episode, with an awareness of actually creating a manga original.

・If you are applying for 'original only' and text only, please paste the text into a Google document and then write the address of the shared link on the application form. In that case, please do not edit the document after applying.

・Make sure your Google sharing settings are set to 'Anyone with the link'. If you leave it as 'restricted', you will not be able to read the submitted work. For more information, check 'Share files publicly' in Google Docs Help .

・Reward:
Everyone who passed the first screening and was selected for the first stage:
Prize money 30,000 yen

Advance to the second stage:
Additional prize money of 20,000 yen + editorial charge for serialization

Finalists:
Additional prize money of 50,000 yen (total of 100,000 yen) at the time of advancing to the final stage + commitment to serialize after brushing up the submitted work

Winning or above:
Prize money 100,000 yen + serialization commitment

Grand Prize:
Prize money 200,000 yen + commitment to serialize the submitted work as it is

* Due to the matching relationship with the drawing staff, it is not guaranteed that you will be serialized immediately, but we will guarantee the serialization in the form of a priority proposal.

Click here for application form

There is 'GIGAZINE secret club (GSC) closed examination' in the selection flow of the manga award. Whether you are a GSC member or not, please take this opportunity to become a member of the GSC and witness the birth of future masterpieces. Click here to register for the GIGAZINE Secret Club.

We look forward to receiving applications from creators. thank you.