I've been an artist for more than a decade, but storytelling is something I only started exploring last month. It seemed like a fun challenge, so I researched how to craft a good story, and based on what I learned, I felt confident that my idea was solid. Over the past two weeks, I published the first two episodes of a grand story I’ve been working on.
However, after publishing, I came across advice suggesting that beginners should start with one-shots rather than long, complex narratives. This made me question my decision and wonder if failure is inevitable. On one hand, I’ve followed the recommended guidelines from tutorials to ensure I’m prepared to write a story. On the other hand, I keep hearing that starting with a long story isn’t ideal for someone new to storytelling.
My story is structured in the kishotenketsu style and features several main characters, each with their own backstory and planned character development intertwined with the main plot. Now, I’m conflicted about whether I should continue working on this grand narrative or step back and focus on smaller projects first.