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, […]
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Expectations vs Reality
There’s a lot to be said about expectations. Just a week ago, I expected to have an enriching experience when I volunteered in a fashion show. I expected to have fun trying on fancy dresses and getting my makeup done. I was wrong on the latter but correct on the former; I learned a valuable […]
How to Know When it’s Time to Pivot in Your Writing
I’ve struggled to write my manuscript lately. I started the idea for my YA novel last spring, and had a first draft by May. I took a break for several months, not returning to the project until early this year. Looking at it, I wasn’t satisfied with what I had written. Admittedly, I may have […]
Aggretsuko, Karaoke, and How to Unlock Your True Writing Potential
Aggretsuko is my favourite show on Netflix. This animated series about a female red panda navigating Japan’s work culture had me hooked from the first episode. The highlight of the show is when Retsuko goes to karaoke and transforms from a timid office worker into a veritable death metal BOSS. I love this show because […]
What is a Troll Fic and Why You Should Write One
I’ve talked in length about my history with Hey Arnold! fanfiction. What you may not realize is that my first COMPLETED fanfic was not about Hey Arnold! – it was actually a crossover between Pokémon and Barney the purple dinosaur. In 1998 I created a website on Angelfire dubbed Pokécutie; it was a fanpage dedicated […]