Cosplay has grown into a HUGE global hobby over the years, but getting started is often much easier than people expect, even though it can look intimidating to start!

If you’re curious about cosplay or thinking about trying it yourself, here’s a look at what the term means, where the hobby came from, and how people get started.

It’s been one year since my Tales from the Fandom podcast episode aired! I’m revisiting that conversation about Final Fantasy, cosplay, and embracing creativity at any age. Listen to the full episode and hear how it all began.

Let's work together to make sure everyone feels safe and included in this awesome hobby! In this blog I go into where "cosplay in not consent" originated from, why it's important, and how we can practice it in the cosplay community!