Write an Article about your experiences!
A Personal Experience article is an article all about you, written by you. I have provided a basic outline below to provide you with possible topics to talk about. You may pick one or more in each section, or come up with your own topic that you would like to cover. Who can Submit a Personal Experience Article? Personal experience articles can be written by Artist Alley Veterans, and first timers. We want to read your stories about Artist Alley |
How Can I Submit my Article?
Read all of the directions. Type up your article attach images and submit it via email to [email protected] Please title your email "Personal Experience Submission".
Tips on Writing
Make sure you write it, how you want it to be read. Use decent grammar, spelling and punctuation. It doesn't have to be perfect grammar, because you should write the way you speak. For example I like to use ellipsis for awkward pauses... before I admit something silly. I also like to use parentheses (because I want to tell you whats going on in my head). Please do not use text chat, ftw. If you use Acronyms please write out what it stands for in parentheses at least the first time you use it. Example: PPI (pixels per inch).
No Length Limitations
This article is all about you, so you can write lots of stuff! I would recommend writing 1 to 3 paragraphs for each section, but you may write more if you feel its necessary. The questions in each section are meant to help you think about what you want to share. You are not limited to these suggestions. Try to focus on a few topics, rather than trying to answer everything.
Read all of the directions. Type up your article attach images and submit it via email to [email protected] Please title your email "Personal Experience Submission".
Tips on Writing
Make sure you write it, how you want it to be read. Use decent grammar, spelling and punctuation. It doesn't have to be perfect grammar, because you should write the way you speak. For example I like to use ellipsis for awkward pauses... before I admit something silly. I also like to use parentheses (because I want to tell you whats going on in my head). Please do not use text chat, ftw. If you use Acronyms please write out what it stands for in parentheses at least the first time you use it. Example: PPI (pixels per inch).
No Length Limitations
This article is all about you, so you can write lots of stuff! I would recommend writing 1 to 3 paragraphs for each section, but you may write more if you feel its necessary. The questions in each section are meant to help you think about what you want to share. You are not limited to these suggestions. Try to focus on a few topics, rather than trying to answer everything.
Article Format
This will give you an idea of how it will look. I will post your text and images in this format. Please include 4 images of your artwork and a small image representing yourself.
This will give you an idea of how it will look. I will post your text and images in this format. Please include 4 images of your artwork and a small image representing yourself.
Artist Image
a 200 x 200 pixel image representing yourself. Preferably a drawing of you or your persona /mascot in your style. It can be a photo if you wish. |
Required Information
Artist BIO NAME: Optional Tagline/greeting or description of yourself: the Awesome Possum! LINKS:List Website/Portfolio/Gallery and other Social links you would like to share. |
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Section 1: About You
(remember these questions are just suggestions Tell us about yourself! How did you get started making art? Have you ever been discouraged? Is there someone in your life who has really supported you? What else do you enjoy doing? What are your goals, dreams, and aspirations?)
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Section 2: About Your Art
(What inspires you? What do you most like to draw/make? What is your learning process like? Tell us about a big project you are working on. Have you had an amazing art opportunity? Are you building a brand, or creating a comic/game/community etc? How has your art changed over time?)
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Section 3: About Artist Alley
(What was your first Artist Alley like? What mistakes have you learned from? What have you since improved on? Do you have any embarrassing/fun/dramatic stories to share about your Artist Alley experience. How do you set up your table? How do you interact with customers? Is there anything that has improved your Artist Alley experience. Why do you go to Artist Alley? How do you measure a successful Artist Alley?)
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Section 4: Words of Advice or Encouragement