Stage 1: You make art.
Stage 2: People say you should sell your art, so you do:
- online • farmers markets • craft fairs
Stage 3: You try a bigger stage.
Stage 4: [repeat stage 3]
This past weekend, I tried a bigger stage.
Rhode Island AnimeCon, my first multi-day convention-style show.
It was ... interesting :)
Actually honestly, it was fun — so many enthusiastic people, super helpful staff and vendors — and
a
lot
of
learning.
Some things I wish I didn't do (like getting a full-size ~read:expensive~ booth space).
Some things I'll definitely do again (like saying YES when SOMEONE ASKS TO INTERVIEW YOU FOR A PODCAST lol).
But in the end, it was a great experience (for learning and otherwise) — and I'm so grateful to everyone who made it possible.
