Speaking up: How and why to present panels at conventions
Today I’m publishing a second guest post from my friend Katriel. Book writing has consumed my life lately, so when Kit pitched me an idea for a panel presenting tutorial post,…
Otaku Links: Long week
The book manuscript is done, my work productivity is suffering, and I’m ready to just say “screw it” and move on to the next week. My friend Lawrence is having…
Introducing Gunpla 101
The fun thing about having your own business is you get to decide what to call work. A couple months ago, John and I decided to start a new venture we’re calling…
State of the Otaku survey and giveaway results
Thanks for your patience today. I definitely did not plan this one out! However, the survey itself was really neat. I’m really grateful to everyone who filled it out. So…
Placeholder post
Hey friends, I’ll cut to the chase: I closed the survey at midnight on Sunday, and I haven’t had time to turn the answers into infographics, pick a winner, all that other…
Otaku Links: Friends and cool people
There’s going to be a new Gundam Build Fighters!? We don’t know if it’s going to be an anime or what, just a “series,” but I’m already excited. Katriel wrote…
My Career Triangle theory
I’ve been self employed since December 2012 now, so I think it’s due time for another update on my career that nobody asked for. I am the founder and sole…
Take my survey and win a copy of Otaku Journalism!
What was your life like five years ago? Does it feel like you were a different person back then? A lot of experiences can build up in five years. You…
Otaku Links: An exciting bundle of links
Here’s the only time you’ll see me make up the news on Otaku Journalist. I submitted a parody article idea to Anime Maru, and they wrote it up! Urobochi Gen…
How not to overthink your decision to learn Japanese
Today’s guest post is from my friend Katriel. I asked Katriel to contribute something after our recent discussion on learning Japanese, and how there’s a lot of fandom baggage that can…