Web manga is booming in Japan and China, with many professional creators releasing their works online and mags like Shonen Jump using contests and web services to scout new talent. Now, you don't need to find a publisher or agent to get your work seen or bought, thanks to RegiMag's new manga service.

RegiMag is a multimedia website allowing creators to sell ebooks, games, newsletters, professional advice, and more at their own price. The manga arm of the company opened officially this week, with pre-reg open to creators last May. More than 500 manga artists are already signed up, with a variety of original works ready to read.

Creators have a lot of freedom when it comes to pricing, too. For example, they can make the first volume of a manga free and price the rest, or automate releases so that new chapters are free for the first week and then cost (with a minimum price point of 30 yen) going forward. Artists keep 70% of their income.

Additionally, the website can analyze a reader's preferences and make regular suggestions, helping them find new creators to enjoy.

RegiMag partnered with the college of Communication Arts in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka to help encourage and develop future manga artists. They aim to register 2,000 manga artists and release 10,000 titles in 2017.

Check out their first crop of new titles at Manga RegiMag.

Source: Anime! Anime!

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Kara Dennison is responsible for multiple webcomics, blogs and runs interviews for (Re)Generation Who and PotterVerse, and is half the creative team behind the OEL light novel series Owl's Flower. She blogs at karadennison.com and tweets @RubyCosmos.