Five questions with games journalist/author Nathan Meunier
I’ve devoted a good chunk of my year to writing an ultimate guide to reporting about geeky topics for aspiring journalists. But if you’re interested in becoming a professional video…
A behind-the-scenes look at my week
It’s not that this week left me with nothing to write about. In fact, it was more like the opposite: My car broke down and I experienced the kindness of…
Otaku Links: Is this the origin of trolling?
Anime academic Charles Dunbar wrote an opinion column for the Daily Dot: Is anime fandom dying? Nope, just growing up. The problem is not a lot of anime fans read…
Help, I was personally attacked in the comments of my own article!
Every now and then, students and aspiring journalists write to me for advice about entering the field. Here’s an email I sent recently, published with permission. Today’s question is incredibly…
When to get help with your journalism career
You don’t need to tell me that it’s tough to launch a journalism career right now. I’ve lived it, and I’ll always have compassion for people who are just getting…
Otaku Links: Can you count all 5 fandoms?
The Japanese government just released a 90 page study on robot anime. Sadly, it’s only available in Japanese. What a unique use of government funds! Mefloraine is writing and illustrating…
Small Press Expo 2013
I had a tough decision to make this Sunday. Anime USA moved up to September for the first time, to the same weekend as Small Press Expo. For the last…
Tackling Twilight Imperium
Does Risk not have enough strategizing for you? Is Monopoly too short? Is Settlers of Catan not inciting enough arguments between you and your loved ones? Then have I got…
Otaku Links: Read, watch, and listen
I love hearing stories about young journalists with big goals. Here’s how one determined student got her dream internship at Fast Company. Tony of Manga Therapy wrote about how he…
How to get published in print in an online age
Every now and then, students and aspiring journalists write to me for advice about entering the field. Here’s an email I sent recently, published with permission. Yo, Lauren! I’ve been…