Otaku Links: Just a snack
Fanny is a graphic designer and Japanese snack aficionado who decided to combine her two passions into one awesome graphic depicting all the snacks and street food you’ll find in Japan.…
What if your best IS good enough?
Let’s give a big round of applause to my friend Bill Boulden. Bill is creating an electronic album that’s unique to every customer. At the conclusion of his successful Kickstarter,…
5 Tips To Kickstart Your Niche Writing Career + A Free Worksheet For You
Writing is a career for lifelong students. As you research and investigate facts for new articles, nonfiction, and even fiction projects, you’re constantly learning new things. With that in mind,…
Otaku Links: Link museum
14 ways cosplay has changed in the last 14 years. When older cosplayers complain that kids have it easy now, they’re more right than I remembered. A powerful essay about…
How anxiety and depression affect your writing career
About three years ago, I was riding the metro when it hit me—a lump in my throat; fluttering heartbeat; difficult, irregular breath. John noticed immediately. “Are you OK?” he asked.…
Otaku Links: Manga on the mind
Nick Creamer shares his candid and inevitable descent into idol anime hell. Manga and the autistic mind. One author suggests manga as a teaching tool for students on the spectrum, who…
You are the only male character in ‘Love Live’
Yup, even if you’re not male. Bear with me for a moment. All this talk about the Love Live movie premiere made me decide to finally sit down and watch…
Your niche writer challenge: small topic, big audience
Here are two seemingly unrelated anecdotes about news features: The Arizona Republic sent a befuddled film critic to watch and review the Love Live movie. The critic responded by reviewing…
Otaku Links: Panels and Panel Lining
The always lovely Ladybeard shares his beauty tips in English. If you’re going to be in New York City this October, you can attend his U.S. concert, and I am jealous!…
Read this when you don’t feel confident about putting your work online.
When it comes to a lack of confidence, you’re not alone. Episode 23 of My Love Story! was a stellar example about how self-doubt can happen to even our favorite…