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Mar 9
3 min

Socially Distanced Photo shoots

It's starting to get warm again, and it's been almost a year of shut downs and social distancing. I've only done photo shoots with my...

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SeiferNoir

Feb 24
5 min

How to Create a Youtube Channel

You've been telling yourself for years that you want to have a YouTube Channel. We all have at one point or another. For the longest...

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Trying to Complete Cosplays During a Pandemic

SeiferNoir

Feb 9
4 min

Trying to Complete Cosplays During a Pandemic

Well, we're almost at the year mark for the US to have been completely locked down. While COVID has been a thing throughout the world for...

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SeiferNoir

Jan 20
3 min

When Conventions Happen Again...

This is a really rough subject for a lot of folks, especially since most of us haven't been able to attend a convention for over a year...

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SeiferNoir

Jan 12
6 min

Bettering Yourself in Minor Ways

The New Year is all about setting goals to be better. Some folks set up really difficult goals, while others have more simplistic,...

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SeiferNoir

Aug 14, 2019
4 min

Creating a Successful Cosplay Group

So, I know I've written about being a part of a group cosplay, but I don't think I really talked about how to go about successfully...

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SeiferNoir

Jul 17, 2019
2 min

Why I started Cosplay

I have always been a nerd in some form. My first Anime was Speed Racer, because my dad loves it. I have ALWAYS been a Pokemon trainer....

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SeiferNoir

Jun 27, 2019
3 min

Becoming a Cosplay Panelist

So you want to talk about something you love and captivate audiences with your knowledge? Well, I got some tips for you, and I wanna help...

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SeiferNoir

Jun 22, 2019
3 min

Cosplay, Then and Now

So, I've been cosplaying for 12 years now (almost 13) and I have spent that time growing and making myself into a better person and...

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SeiferNoir

Jun 21, 2019
2 min

It's always good to take a breath

Life is stressful. Bills pilling up, friendships are going by the wayside, and you are just feeling completely overwhelmed. Always...

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SeiferNoir

Jun 17, 2019
3 min

Crossplaying Advice

I firmly believe that cosplay is for everyone. If you want to cosplay as a masculine character, go for it. Female? Just as okay to...

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SeiferNoir

Jun 7, 2019
4 min

Friendly Reminders About Cosplay

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SeiferNoir

May 30, 2019
3 min

Avoiding Con Plague

Con Plague, Con Funk, Nerd Plague. I've heard it said so many ways, but it always boils down to the same thing: Getting hella sick after...

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SeiferNoir

May 17, 2019
4 min

Essential Kit for Prop Making

It's almost June and I have spent the majority of my year working on making props and challenging myself to create big projects in order...

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SeiferNoir

May 10, 2019
6 min

Creating Happiness

I wasn't entirely sure what I should write today, but I know I needed to write something. So I chose one of the first things that came to...

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SeiferNoir

May 8, 2019
4 min

Preparing for Cosplay Contests

You have decided you want to get your butt together and have an amazing competition piece to enter into a contest. You might have been...

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SeiferNoir

Apr 27, 2019
5 min

How not to offend others in cosplay

I've noticed that some cosplayers still need to be told how not to be a turd. It's actually really simple, even though offensive cosplays...

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SeiferNoir

Apr 25, 2019
3 min

Couple Cosplay

This has to be one of my favorite things to plan and do, and I have roped my fair share of partners, friends, and sometimes even...

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SeiferNoir

Apr 23, 2019
4 min

Getting fit for Cosplay

So, you've decided to be more fit. That's awesome! And if you haven't, that's alright too. Everyone is beautiful in their own special way...

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SeiferNoir

Apr 19, 2019
4 min

Creating a Convention Lineup

You have 15 costumes and only 3-4 days to show them off, right? I too, share that problem. But, you have to remember to keep yourself...

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