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.
Columns“You can tell how excited an otaku is by the way they’re dressed.” / Thus Spoke Hijiki Isoflavone
Columns“I feel like other otakus are more deserving than me.” Why we sometimes deny ourselves pleasure. / Thus Spoke Hijiki Isoflavone
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru’s Creative Counseling - “People don’t enjoy my original stuff as much as my fan art.” To get more views, you need to think of how to make your work more appealing.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru’s Creative Counseling - “Should I tell my partner about my hobby?” Make sure to choose details that are actually relevant.
Columns"Either ignore it completely or take a few days to just lurk." On the art of letting hot takes pass you by. / Thus Spoke Hijiki Isoflavone
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru’s Creative Counseling - “I feel embarrassed whenever people mention my past works.” When people compliment you, just accept the praise.
