Articles by Natalie

About Natalie (64 Articles)

Writer. Editor. Blogger. Rejector of stereotypes. MFA candidate. Currently writing a novel about gender issues and dirt bikes. Home base: www.natalieschriefer.com.

Fanfiction: A Writer’s Best Friend

December 13, 2016 // 10 Comments

Gray sand dunes. Practice makes perfect.

Explaining fanfiction to those who’ve never heard of it isn’t easy (thanks, stigma), but the good news? Whether you write or read fanfics, you’re taking an important [...]

Cosplay Spotlight: Stella K!

November 28, 2016 // 0 Comments

First Name & Last Initial: Stella K. Where are you from or where do you reside currently? Long Island, New York How long have you been cosplaying? Since I was 14. Other [...]

Marketing Magic: The Black Friday Delusion

November 23, 2016 // 0 Comments

Red "Sale" banner with small shopping bags

Black Friday fever begins long before Thanksgiving: stores release ads days in advance; various websites produce guides to the best deals for specific products (like PS4 [...]

Harvest Moon: An Exploration of Gender Stereotypes

November 10, 2016 // 8 Comments

Scientific studies laud video games for the variety of real-world benefits they offer players, ranging from neurologically combatting depression to restructuring the way we [...]