ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - “I can't stop writing erotic fanfic.” There are so many ways to love your favorite characters and they're all valid.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - “I’m an otaku in my 30s. Do I need to change?” Focus on tackling the enemies on your level.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - “How do I tell if the person I'm talking to is into canon, yume, or BL?” Hold your horses, otaku detective.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - “I hate talking to people but I hate being left out too.” Those contradicting feelings are totally natural.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - "I think artists loving me is making other people hate me." If you have no reason to endure the hate, take a break.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - "I think one of my mutuals has me muted." That might be a kindness.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - "The way I 'create' is little more than slapping my thoughts on a page." Your way of creating isn’t as unorthodox as you think.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - “I don’t have the strength to create.” Then give it a rest.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - “I regret making BL that includes a character married to someone else.” Stop being so hard on yourself.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - “Creating things is a hassle I'd rather avoid.” Sometimes seeing other people have fun is enough.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - “It's frustrating to me when people judge the past by today's standards.” Keep your eyes on your own paper.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru’s Creative Counseling - “I’m too embarrassed to write NSFW scenes.” Being able to embrace the cringe is a skill in itself.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - "When the likes are down, blame it on Elon." On overcoming the fear of irrelevance.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru’s Creative Counseling - "Even I'm not sure if what I did was plagiarism." Dilute the Calpis syrup until it becomes a whole new drink.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru’s Creative Counseling - “I hate that fanfic receives way less love than fan art.” Use your inferiority complex to fuel your creativity.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru’s Creative Counseling - “I’m jealous of people who can attend doujinshi events.” Instead of lamenting what could’ve been, focus on what you can do.
Columns“How do I evolve my art style to stay relevant?” To gauge what’s in style, you need to step outside your comfort zone. / Thus Spoke Hijiki Isoflavone
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru’s Creative Counseling - “I haven’t been able to draw ever since someone ridiculed my work.” When the only way out may not be "through."
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru’s Creative Counseling - "How can I stop envying other people's talent?" There is always something to trigger envy and saltiness about other people's success.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru’s Creative Counseling - “I’m incapable of judging my art objectively.” Ask yourself if objectivity is even necessary in the first place.
