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Dione Robinson
1 day ago5 min read
My Personal Mangaka Update (1-27-2025)
Since the turn of 2025, I have made a commitment to creating my first official one-shot manga, titled Love from Al Khadhimiya . This...
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Dione Robinson
Jan 273 min read
The Dark Ichalocha Book Series Update (1/24/2025
Greetings, everyone! I hope this post finds you well as we embark on another exciting year. I'm thrilled to share an update on my ongoing...
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Dione Robinson
Jan 135 min read
Becoming a Mangaka on a Budget: Part V
TIME BUDGETING FOR MANGA Time management is one of the biggest challenges I face as a mangaka in progress. Between juggling family...
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Dione Robinson
Jan 65 min read
Becoming a Mangaka on a Budget: Part IV
Acquiring Reference Study Material Creating manga is a labor of love, combining art, storytelling, and endless hours of study. As I’ve...
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Dione Robinson
Dec 31, 20244 min read
My 2024 Productive Review: Reflecting on Growth and Achievements
NEW YEARS SPECIAL BLOG POST As 2024 draws to a close, I can confidently say that it has been an incredibly productive year. Through...
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Dione Robinson
Dec 30, 20245 min read
Becoming a Mangaka on a Budget: Part III
In this installment of Becoming a Mangaka on a Budget,  I’ll delve into an essential tool/technique and medias you’ll want and/or need to...
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Dione Robinson
Dec 24, 20245 min read
Becoming a Mangaka on a Budget: Part II
Welcome back to the Becoming a Mangaka on a Budget  series! In Part I , we explored how to gather affordable tools to sketch and draft...
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Dione Robinson
Dec 17, 20244 min read
Becoming a Mangaka on a Budget: Part I
If you've decided to pursue your dream of becoming a mangaka, you might feel overwhelmed by the costs associated with getting started....
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Dione Robinson
Dec 10, 20246 min read
Hitlerizing Creative Art: A Critical Take on Modern Censorship
Imagine this: You’re a budding manga artist, fresh with ideas and eager to hone your craft. After a long week, you decide to spend an...
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Dione Robinson
Nov 5, 20249 min read
How to Avoid Being a Cliché African American Content Producer (Part 2)
In my previous post, "How to Avoid Being a Cliché African American Content Producer, " I covered the importance of moving beyond...
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Dione Robinson
Oct 29, 20243 min read
Hitlerizing the Freedom of Choice
In a culture where freedom of choice has been a core principle, recent trends reveal a troubling shift where decisions—whether to buy a...
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Dione Robinson
Oct 22, 20246 min read
Embracing Your Creative Imperfections: What You Call Bad Art Might Be Someone’s Treasure
In the world of creativity, where so many forms of expression can be born from a single idea, it’s all too easy to feel paralyzed by the...
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Dione Robinson
Oct 15, 20246 min read
The Unjust Censorship of Feminine Characters
In recent years, the representation of female characters in media has undergone a significant transformation, particularly in how...
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Dione Robinson
Oct 8, 20245 min read
The Unjust Censorship of Masculine Male Writers
In recent years, creativity in media has undergone significant shifts, reflecting a broader social push towards inclusion and diversity....
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Dione Robinson
Sep 29, 20245 min read
My Journey to Becoming a Mangaka Artist (Part 3): Embracing the Challenges and Triumphs
As the sun sets on another summer, I find myself reflecting on the evolution of my passion for drawing, which has blossomed into...
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Dione Robinson
Sep 24, 20243 min read
The Creative Power of Pisces
As a Pisces, I often find myself deeply in tune with the traits that astrologically define my sign, particularly when it comes to...
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Dione Robinson
Sep 4, 20246 min read
Marry My Husband—A Perfect Soap Opera for the Modern Audience
As many of you know, I've developed a deep appreciation for Asian media, especially their TV series. There's something uniquely...
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Dione Robinson
Aug 26, 20244 min read
Mr. & Mrs. Smith Amazon Series: A Fresh Spin on a Classic Idea
When I first caught a glimpse of the preview for the new Amazon series adaptation of Mr. & Mrs. Smith , my initial thought was, “Not...
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Dione Robinson
Aug 23, 20245 min read
A Quick Guide to Producing Respectful DEI in Media
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Dione Robinson
Aug 13, 20245 min read
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The realm of crime dramas is expansive, with numerous titles vying for viewers' attention. Yet, every so often, a show emerges that...
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