Nostalgic Geekdom: Post-Con Reflections on the Enduring Geek Spirit
New York Comic Con 2013 was my first convention ever – you have seen representations of...
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Why Female Gamers Are the Jewels of the Gaming Community: A Male Prespective
Female gamers, for the most part, are not appreciated for their immense talents. They are not...
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Tips for Running Your Own RP Group
Are you interested in running a role playing group of any kind? If you enjoy participating in RP...
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Announcement: Share Your Story
Want to share a story of your experiences as a geek? The Geek Initiative Tumblr is now accepting...
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Would-Be Cosplayer Seeks Advice
Recently, a friend invited me to go to a convention and cosplay our favorite characters from the...
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Geeks: How Would You Survive In Your Favorite Era?
I majored in English and I’ve been a lifelong geek. As a result, I spend a lot of time...
Read MoreWhat Kind of Geek *Were* You?
Image: Gianni @MorgueFile.orgAsk any geek what kind of geek they are, and the answer’s usually pretty direct. If you asked me, I’d tell you all about how I love to LARP and write about geeky stuff and how I love the...
Read MoreBecome a Guest Blogger or Regular Contributor at TGI
Are you interested in writing for The Geek Initiative as a guest blogger or regular contributor? Great! Please read our guidelines. If you’re interested, apply via the form at the bottom of the page. Guidelines We welcome...
Read MoreAsking For What I Want and Learning Through Role Play
The other night, I attended a women’s networking session at my former high school. The subject of the session was asking for what we want – in life and in business – and I didn’t realize how many...
Read MoreA Look At Your Favorite Superhero
Why is that particular superhero your favorite?Most comic book and comic book movie enthusiasts answer quickly when you ask them about their favorite superhero. One of my English professors once told me that the type of monster...
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