That is all I’ve got to comment on in this article. You have summed up the excuses people use to justify sexism in gaming culture that you’ve run into and fought against in previous articles you and the other members of Gaming as Women wrote about and you explained why each of the excuses is garbage. What am I supposed to say that is not already in the comment sections of the previous articles on this topic? I just don’t know.

All I have to offer is some maybe good news about one of the people you used to tear into on GMMaS calling sexism in video games a problem. I hope it helps.

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But when it comes to promoting myself…yeah. Most of it happens organically, through networking either in social media or at cons (which having my mother as a nearby babysitter makes possible). I just start talking to other people in the industry, and it kind of happens – but again, I’m only selling myself as someone they might want to hire someday, which is easier than getting them to plunk down money right now to buy a game.

I’m trying to get into editing fiction, though, and that has ended up being a challenge. I went to a conference and I had no problem going up to people as a reviewer (I’m offering them a free service in exchange for a book) but I was tongue-tied when offering my services as an editor. I felt like I was back in middle school, trying to figure out how to talk to the cool kids. “So, uh, I’ve done some RPG editing and a little fiction. (*looks down, shuffles feet*) If you ever need someone…you know, for something…”

One thing that has worked well for me, though, is doing panels at cons. Then the people who show up are at least a little interested in hearing what I have to say. Often they’ll approach me afterwards, instead of the other way around. I find that dynamic much easier to handle.

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and to thank you for saying it!

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