Am I Doing This Right?

Am I Doing This Right? is a Substack featuring comics and reflections on creativity, life in the author's 20s, and the experiences of book publishing and travel. It includes musings on societal expectations, personal growth, and the artistic process, alongside updates on the author's book projects and travel diaries.

Creativity and Illustration Book Publishing and Promotion Personal Growth and Self-reflection Travel Diaries Societal Norms and Expectations Artistic Process and Techniques

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Hourly Comics Day 2024

1159 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Comics
  1. Hourly Comics Day happened on February 1, 2024.
  2. The post mentions the author is in Taiwan and the day is ending soon.
  3. The author reminds everyone about paying rent at the end of the post.

Hello From Taiwan!

1081 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Illustration Author Books Subscribers Publishing
  1. The author is in Taiwan working on their third book and finalizing edits on the second book.
  2. The second book's official announcement occurred a few weeks ago, with more details to come in upcoming months.
  3. Paid subscriptions to the author's work will resume soon, providing access to exclusive content and updates on their upcoming projects.
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My Japan Travel Diary: Kyoto

1297 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🏝 Travel Japan Diary Photos Experience
  1. The post is about the author's Japan trip and exploring Kyoto.
  2. The author shares sketches and photos of their experiences in Kyoto.
  3. The author mentions being busy but hopes to share more about their Japan trip in the future.

On the Edge of Burnout

982 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Burnout Self-care Mental health
  1. The author is feeling emotionally up and down due to personal reasons.
  2. The author is working on a picture book with lots of art, making them tired of creating art by the end of the day.
  3. The author plans to adopt a more relaxed mindset about their newsletter content and focus on enjoying the creative process.

Back to Ye Olde Grindhouse

511 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Drawing Books
  1. The author is working on a new picture book with a bear as the main character.
  2. The author is making an effort to avoid overworking by setting timers for breaks.
  3. The new book has only four characters, a significant change from the previous book with many pigs.

I Forgot I Had This Sketchbook

668 implied HN points • 06 Jul 23
🎨 Art & Illustration
  1. The author rediscovered sketches from a previous year, reflecting on memories and experiences.
  2. They enjoyed sketching modern sculptures at the Noguchi Museum.
  3. The peaceful gardens at the museum left a positive impression.

A Lian Walks Into a Bar

550 implied HN points • 04 May 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Comedy Events
  1. There's a comedy show featuring a newsletter author in NY on May 13th.
  2. The author will be reading their comics with audience participation.
  3. Tickets for the show include free pizza and laughs.

A Short Update + Giveaway Winners!

530 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Newsletter Community Art
  1. The author thanks the readers for engaging with their content and shares excitement at having over 2000 followers.
  2. There is a poll for selecting the champion baby dragon on Instagram.
  3. Readers are invited to participate in voting for the best dragon in the bracket on Instagram.

Easter Eggs & Behind the Scenes of 100 Mighty Dragons

491 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Illustration Book
  1. The book '100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli' has detailed and fun illustrations, including epic title pages with dragons relaxing on sun chairs and rock & roll dragons in New York.
  2. The process of creating the book involved adjustments and decisions, like changing a dragon from two-headed to one-headed for clarity and making tweaks to keep the content appropriate for readers.
  3. The illustrations in the book include interesting Easter eggs like dragons eating tacos and a reference to Shrek, adding layers of fun and creativity to the overall story.

The Past Two Weeks

471 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Film
  1. The author is currently in Taiwan and preparing for a trip to Japan with their sister
  2. They are focusing on using their current camera more intentionally instead of getting a new one
  3. The author shares some photos from their recent adventures and past trips