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How I Edit Instagram Photos and Nerdy Flatlays

3 / 21 / 17

Recently, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how I edit my Instagram photos and compose pictures for #nerdyflatlay, so I thought it would be a good idea to do a post to explain my process! I’m definitely not a professional photographer, but I have learned some things about lighting, composition, and editing that I take into account when prepping photos for Instagram, and I’m happy to share my tips with you.

If you find this post helpful, please consider buying me a coffee through my new Ko-fi account! It’s a great way to give back if you enjoy my writing since I don’t get paid just to post cute pictures (I wish!). But for now, let me break down exactly how I go about taking photos and nerdy flatlays for Instagram!

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Chic Pixel’s Ultimate Guide to Blogging Part 4: Money Matters

2 / 28 / 173 / 15 / 17

Chic Pixel's Ultimate Guide to Blogging Part 4 Money Matters

Welcome to the final installment of Chic Pixel’s Ultimate Guide to Blogging! In the first week, I gave tips on how to start a blog and narrow your blog’s focus to fit into a niche that’s perfect for you. The second week was full of specific post ideas, and how to keep going when the going gets tough. Then, in week three, I shared my favorite social media strategies and tips for cultivating an audience who will keep coming back to your blog.

For my final post, I’ll be tackling a somewhat touchy subject: making money off blogging. Can you earn a living off your blog? When, if ever, should you start trying? How can you ask for money without seeming tacky? I’ll be covering everything from affiliates, Patreon, ad revenue, and selling your own products. Plus, I’ve teamed up with Lauren Orsini from Otaku Journalist to give away a copy of her Affiliate Linking for $$$ Guide! Read on for details!

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Chic Pixel’s Ultimate Guide to Blogging Part 3: Growing Your Audience

2 / 21 / 17

Chic Pixel's Ultimate Guide to Blogging Part 3: Growing Your Audience

If you’ve been following my Ultimate Guide to Blogging series, by now you may have set up your blog, published a couple of posts, or thought of ways to spice up your existing blog. You might even be breathing a sigh of relief, thinking your hard work is done… But no! The hard work is only just beginning! No matter how great your blog is, it won’t be much fun (or make you any money, etc., depending on what your blogging goals are) if no one reads it, right?

That’s why, in Part 3 of Chic Pixel’s Ultimate Guide to Blogging, I’ll be sharing my tips on how to gain new readers, navigating the thorny underbrush that is social media, and cultivate an audience for your particular niche. This part is likely the most intimidating because it means really putting yourself out there, but don’t worry! I’ve included actionable steps for you to take to get the word out about your awesome blog, whether you’re just starting or have been writing for years.

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Chic Pixel’s Ultimate Guide to Blogging Part 2: The Nuts and Bolts

2 / 14 / 172 / 15 / 17

Chic Pixel's Ultimate Guide to Blogging Part 2 Nuts and Bolts

So, you’ve got your brand new nerdy blog all ready to go, but there’s just one problem… Where’s all the content?! When I asked Twitter what kinds of blogging tips they’d like to hear most, how to stay motivated and think of things to write about was by far the most common suggestion. That’s why, for part 2 of my Ultimate Guide to Blogging series, I’ll be sharing some of my top writing tips, as well as the nuts and bolts of how to make what you’ve written appealing to readers through images and catchy titles.

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Chic Pixel’s Ultimate Guide to Blogging Part 1: Getting Started

2 / 7 / 17

Chic Pixel's Ultimate Guide to Blogging Part 1 Getting Started

Welcome to the first part in my new series for February, Chic Pixel’s Ultimate Guide to Blogging! I’ve been blogging under the Chic Pixel name for 6 years now. Hopefully, by sharing the things I’ve learned during that time, I can help those of you looking to start your own blog or get more out of the one you currently have!

This week’s post is focused more on starting up a new blog, but if you already have one and are looking to narrow your content and audience, I highly suggest skipping to the “Finding Your Niche” section. If you have any questions about the topics I cover in this post, feel free to drop me a comment and I’ll be happy to chat! Topics such as figuring out what to write about, motivation, social media, and monetization will be covered in following weeks, so don’t forget to check back every Tuesday!

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Chic Pixel’s Ultimate Guide to Blogging

2 / 5 / 172 / 28 / 17

Chic Pixel's Ultimate Guide to Blogging

Recently I had a discussion on Twitter about how important niche blogging is, and it dawned on me that I’ve never really written anything about blogging! When I asked everyone if a post on blogging tips was something they’d like to see, the response was overwhelmingly positive, so I knew what I had to do. It turns out I have a lot of things I want to say, though, so instead of limiting myself to one post, I’ve decided to do four! Check back every Tuesday (Monday for folks in North America) throughout the month of February for a new roundup of my top blogging tips, from how to start a blog to handling social media and maintaining a schedule.

I’ve been running Chic Pixel for 6 years now, and while it sometimes (okay, often) feels like little more than a fun way to pass the time and share my nerdy interests with others, I strongly believe that blogging can be a great way to establish your credentials and build connections with others, both professional and personal. Especially blogging in a niche like anime or video games, sometimes you can be one of the only people writing about a certain topic, it’s not only a rewarding feeling but a helpful resource for others.

Now, more than ever, I feel we need more diverse voices in nerdy fields, so I hope this series will help inspire you to start your own blog, or help you take your existing blog to the next level! See you in a couple of days!

Part 1: Getting Started
Part 2: Nuts and Bolts
Part 3: Growing Your Audience
Part 4: Money Matters

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Sunday Spotlight: Ms. Visual Grammar

7 / 10 / 16

Sunday Spotlight Chic Pixel

Despite only being a little over a month old, Linda’s Ms. Visual Grammar blog has already rocketed to the top of my favorites! She has a great eye for all things cute and nerdy, and a slightly larger focus on makeup and fashion than you’ll find here at Chic Pixel. I just can’t get enough!

Ms. Visual Grammar Reese cosplay
Linda aka Ms. Visual Grammar as Reese from Animal Crossing! It’s her first cosplay, and she knocked it out of the park!

Linda covers everything from conventions and cosplay to cute figures and awesome illustrators, so if you’re a fan of Chic Pixel or any of the things mentioned, I highly recommend her site! I especially love her weekly Fashion Friday series; Linda has a great sense of style, and I’ve already gotten a few ideas for my own wardrobe from her posts!

If you enjoy Ms. Visual Grammar, be sure to also follow her on Instagram. Her photos always brighten my day!

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apricotsushi Anne Lee @apricotsushi ·
25 Jan

12 years+ of my life has been packed into about 45 boxes (no furniture) 😱 I have too many things haha

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23 Jan

Chie Shinkyu's 72-Year-Old Mikako is an episodic light comedy manga about an older woman living on her own and writing a diary in the form of DMs to her deceased husband. This may sound sad, but Mikako is always on the move, and her life is full of joy and friendship. (1/2)

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23 Jan

Got an iconic photo in with Pai Pai 🌟
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14 Jan

Year of the Rabbit 🐇🍑 Bun Bun #original

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21 Jan

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Uh, no thank you?? 😝❌ But actually, Taiga is Uh, no thank you?? 😝❌ But actually, Taiga is definitely one of my fav characters in Variable Barricade! It’s such a fun game if you’re looking for a goofy romantic comedy with generally low stakes (though I might suggest skipping the true end all together… more on that in my review, coming soon!) ⭐️⭐️ Tune in for the Variable Barricade stream on @aksysgames Twitch tomorrow 3pm PT (Thursday US time, Friday 10am Sydney time) for their launch stream! I’ll be there along with @blerdyotome and some other very cool folks! 
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Over the weekend @mayhaps.bella and I went to @auv Over the weekend @mayhaps.bella and I went to @auverscafe in Sydney for the Hello Kitty collab that’s part of the Hello Kitty Town event going on in @darlingsquare! 🎀 Since I can’t travel to Japan right now, it was so fun to be able to get to experience a collab cafe here in Australia 😭🙏 Food deets (swipe for more pics and a bonus selfie!)
- Gudetama chicken katsu burger topped with cheese 
- Strawberry pancakes with mochi ice cream
- Hello Kitty cheesecake 
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Opening the June @stickiiclub vintage pack! The th Opening the June @stickiiclub vintage pack! The theme is “welcome to the meow-seum” 🐱🖼 How fun! I love how Stickii Club collaborates with different indie artists every month 💕 Soon they’ll be adding washi tape and switching to a more environmental friendly storage option. Definitely recommend! 
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Legiana x irises! I felt inspired to start a serie Legiana x irises! I felt inspired to start a series of Monster Hunter monsters with flowers 🌸 Which monster would you want to see next?
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Sharing art + making a video = ANXIETY OVERLOAD 😫😅 Anywaaay, I loved this screenshot from ACPC @cozynamie took so much that I tried recreating it with two different mediums! Colored pencils were my first attempt, gouache second. It’s good practice to do the same piece a couple of times! Thanks again @cozynamie for letting me use your screenshot as a ref 💕
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Continuing my 3DS appreciation posts 😆 I recent Continuing my 3DS appreciation posts 😆 I recently learned that the Kid Icarus Uprising box that comes with the 3DS stand goes for quite a lot of money online! 😱 It’s one of many games in my backlog that I haven’t had a chance to play yet. Do you have any rare 3DS games in your collection? Bonus: swipe to see the game under Strange Journey! 
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