I spoke at Kimikon, a convention I’ve never worked before, and the third time I’ve presented my panel on “Fanfiction Rehab: Creating Your Own Story”. I learned some things during this season of public speaking, some things I hope I can share with my readers. Define yourself I spoke at Kimikon 2019, I was there, […]
Month: September 2019
How to Stand Out and Promote Yourself in Writing
I was enamoured by a beautiful voice. It came from a lovely brunette performing at a festival in downtown Toronto. I wrote down her name, determined to find out more about her when I got home. To my dismay, when I went on Spotify, I discovered there were over 20 artists that went by the […]
How to Deal with Impostor Syndrome in Writing
I didn’t want to write about it until it actually happened, until it was made real. I published a short story. It’s titled “Waiting Room” and it’s featured on the website midnightandindigo.com. This was a milestone for my writing career, as I was paid for this publication. I haven’t been paid for writing fiction since […]
The Death of Fast Fashion: Why it’s Important to Adapt and Evolve
The once-popular Forever 21 announced its plans to file for bankruptcy, striking a considerable blow to the era of fast fashion. For those unaware, fast fashion is the dubious business practice of mass-producing cheap and trendy clothes at breakneck speeds; in some instances the turnaround time for new items to arrive on store shelves is […]