ColumnsCurry Zawa Kaoru's Creative Counseling - "I feel guilty for being the only one drawing explicit art." But such feelings are important in fan work.
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 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 - "Is experience necessary when writing about romance?" Fan work doesn't have to be convincing
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'm a copycat, and so I keep my works to myself." But everything starts from inspiration and imitation.
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 - “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 - "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 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 - "How can I stop envying other people's talent?" There is always something to trigger envy and saltiness about other people's success.