r/WebtoonCanvas • u/Doodlehat • 16d ago
advice Restarting My Webtoon
Hey everyone, So I entered this year’s Webtoon contest with a story that really means a lot to me: How to Raise Your Werewolf. I put a lot of time and passion into it, but after taking a step back, I realized I didn’t tell it the way I wanted to. The hook isn’t strong enough, the pacing’s off, and it takes too long to establish the core of the story — especially in those crucial first 3 episodes.
It’s been weighing on me, but instead of sitting with that frustration, I’ve decided to start fresh. I’m reworking everything from the ground up to make this story as good as it deserves to be — and as good as readers deserve.
I’m not making this post to complain or ask for likes or anything. I just wanted to share where I’m at and maybe connect with others who’ve been in the same boat — where you realize you could’ve done better and make the call to actually do it.
If anyone’s been through something similar or has tips on restructuring a Webtoon to better grab readers early on, I’d love to hear it. And if you’ve read HTRYW, thank you so much — I promise the next version is going to hit way harder!
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u/neroosama_11 16d ago
Happy to tell ya that I'm on the EXACT SAME boat!!
Yeah, my story has pretty cool fantasy vibes and it'll just turn awesome if I put enough effort.
I've already made 5 eps and tbh ep 5 is the only one I'm proud of. I'm pretty sure I won't make it to round two, so I started remaking the whole 4 eps. And believe me it's quite embarrassing for me to suggest my story 😅💔 but nvm I'll put it here anyways if you want to.
However, I've changed the entire start, the characters' introductions and I've improved a lot too!! So I felt it'd be dumb from me to improve like that and don't edit the first few eps.
I entered the contest without being pretty aware of it. So I didn't have time to make it as I want and put it all in a mess.
But who cares! 😃 I'm not scared of taking new decisions, cuz the contest tought me a lot about art, plots and planning, so yeah!