ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - When the End-of-Service Dread Strikes and on the Importance of Cherishing Moments
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - "Terrified by strict community rules." Rules matter, but so does the way you enforce them.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru’s Creative Counseling - “I think I suck at drawing.” Stop comparing yourself to others; what matters most is how much people like your art.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru’s Creative Counseling - “I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to draw what I truly envision.” Perhaps you’re being too idealistic.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - "I'm a copycat, and so I keep my works to myself." But everything starts from inspiration and imitation.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - "Is experience necessary when writing about romance?" Fan work doesn't have to be convincing
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 - “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 - “Do authors hate it when fans ghost them?” Unless they’re in a relationship with them, the answer is no.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru’s Creative Counseling - "How do I respond to feedback?” Let your next work do the talking.
ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - "I'm seeking a cure for chronic last-minute submissions." Don't push yourself too hard and have fun!
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.
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 - “I feel embarrassed whenever people mention my past works.” When people compliment you, just accept the praise.
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.
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 - "When the likes are down, blame it on Elon." On overcoming the fear of irrelevance.