Manga / Anime Story Writer for Long-Term Black-Inspired Shonen Project

We are looking for a creative writer who loves anime, manga, shonen storytelling, and strong character development to help us grow an original story project over time.

This is a story with big long-term potential. I already have the bare bones of the world, characters, themes, story ideas, visuals, slideshows, and inspiration material, but I need the right writer to help bring it to life in a bigger way.

The goal is to build something that feels inspired by the emotional and epic journey of series like Naruto, One Piece, and Hunter x Hunter, while creating something original that is deeply rooted in Black and African-inspired characters, culture, themes, and perspective. I want this story to feel powerful, meaningful, exciting, and able to get serious when needed, while still having the fun, heart, wonder, and energy people love in shonen manga.

What I need help with:

Expanding my current story ideas into a fuller world
Helping develop arcs, plotlines, lore, and character backstories
Suggesting improvements and fresh ideas that help the story grow
Helping shape pacing, emotional ---------- nts, rivalries, themes, and long-term payoffs
Organizing story notes and inspiration into a more useful form
Giving feedback on what works and what needs to improve
Possibly helping prepare the story for platforms like WEBTOON, Tapas, MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA, GlobalComix, or other manga/webcomic-friendly platforms
Possibly learning and assisting with AI art generation workflows later on if interested (I can help teach this)

Ideal person:

Loves anime, manga, otaku culture, and storytelling
Understands what makes a great shonen series work
Has respect for and some understanding of Black culture, African-inspired themes, and diverse characters
Can help create something original without making it feel generic
Is imaginative, organized, and good at communication
Is open to a long-term collaboration if we work well together
Can keep story ideas, characters, and project material private and confidential
Is pleasant to work with, humble, creative, and dependable

Nice if you also know about:

WEBTOON
Tapas
MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA
GlobalComix
Webcomic formatting
Manga pacing
Storyboarding or light editing
AI art tools or willingness to learn

Job setup:
This can be part-time or full-time depending on your rate, skill, and fit. I am open to starting with a smaller paid test project and then growing into a longer-term role.

To apply, please answer these questions:

1. What anime or manga best shows your storytelling taste and why?
2. Which shonen series do you think have the best worldbuilding, and why?
3. Have you ever written your own story, script, comic, webtoon, or manga-style project?
4. What experience do you have with WEBTOON, Tapas, GlobalComix, MANGA Plus Creators, or similar platforms?
5. How comfortable are you writing characters and themes inspired by Black and African culture?
6. Are you willing to sign a confidentiality / non-disclosure agreement and keep all ideas private?
7. Are you open to long-term work if the project grows?
8. What are your rates for part-time and full-time work?
9. How soon could you start?
10. Please send samples of your writing or story work or your portfolio link.

We care a lot about communication, trust, creativity, and passion. We are looking for someone who does not just want a random writing job, but someone who would enjoy helping build a meaningful story world over time.
Thank you for your time.