Articles in Conventions
My Boyfriend: The Dragon Master … or Whatever
“I know who Spock is.”
“Prove it.”
“He’s from Star Trek and he’s half human.”
“And half…?”
“Vegan.”
That’s a real exchange between my nerdy, long-haired, bespectacled boyfriend, Michael, and myself, a stunning blonde (I get to be described as …
PAX East Review: Knowledge Is Power Edition
At conventions like PAX, I generally find myself in panels more often than in the exhibit hall. That’s partly because I feel like, as people, we should be life-long learners. The instinct to improve ourselves …
Freelance Gaming Journalism, Rejection, and You
There is a myriad of advice, straight from the mouths of real editors, about what to do and not do when pitching your ideas and articles to gaming websites (You can read it here). But …
Why You’ve Failed at Becoming a Freelance Games Writer
Writing about video games is easy. Breaking into the competitive world of gaming journalism is not.
Luckily, it’s entirely possible to get a foot in the door if you know what you’re doing. That means hard …
PAX East 2012 Picture Gallery & Convention Thoughts – g33kWatch Podcast
There’s a lot going on at a convention like the Penny Arcade Expo. With seemingly endless amounts of new games to try out, panels to sit in on, celebrities to interview, and bands to listen …
Geek Advice: How to Plan for a Convention
Dear Pink Hair Girl,
I haven’t been to a convention in years, and the last one I went to was kind of small. This year, some new friends have invited me to join them at a …
