Mimo le Singe
Bio
First, there was Mailchimp. Then, there was Wordchimp. And now, you've got a “Storychimp” sharing writing-related advice and other random musings. Happy reading! All works are written by me, not by AI.
Stories (87/0)
Are You A Shipper Or A Supporter?
A couple weeks ago, I released an article about why shippers, regardless of their preferences, should respect canon. In it, I mentioned that my opinions on what “shipping” means regarding fan culture warrant a separate discussion. After two heavier topics, I reckon now is an opportune time to wind down by making good on said discussion.
By Mimo le Singe2 years ago in Fiction
Why Dumbing Things Down Can Actually Be Quite Dumb
I once had a communications manager who was of the mindset that, because our clients generally weren’t degree holders and/or didn’t speak English as their first language, our messaging efforts had to be, well, dumbed down for them to understand and convey in various settings depending on the context.
By Mimo le Singe2 years ago in Motivation
Why We Should Respect Canonicity In Stories As Shippers
If you’re a fan of anime, video games, and/or virtually any other storytelling medium, there’s a chance you’ve stumbled upon a fandom or two for your favourite titles. If you’ve decided to take that dive and explore what a fandom has to offer, you’ll more often than not find shippers at the core of it.
By Mimo le Singe2 years ago in Fiction
A Word About Workplace Inclusivity
Here's my story about a time I encountered discriminatory behaviour in the workplace - specifically, ableism and ageism. Out of respect for their privacy and dignity, I will not be disclosing the identity of either the employer or specific individuals.
By Mimo le Singe2 years ago in Journal
Going In A New Direction
When I first started posting on Vocal four years ago, I wanted to use it as a repository for virtually every written work I'd ever produced, with most of the topics pertaining to popular culture and media. I didn't necessarily care to write about what was popular all the time, otherwise, my heart wouldn't have been in it and my writing would reflect that apathy. Rather, I - for the most part - elected to tackle subjects that genuinely interested me, though I nonetheless got carried away over time and would try posting just about anything to see what kind of stories will resonate with people.
By Mimo le Singe3 years ago in Motivation
An Analysis of Gravity Fails!
Story in question: https://s3.amazonaws.com/external_clips/3920182/Milica_Visual_Story_-_Gravity_Fails.pdf?1630860008 For a storyteller who would normally rely on a script, creating a story using only visuals proved to be quite the challenge. I found film producer Bruce Block’s lessons on visual components and structure to be especially helpful in delineating different elements of Gravity Fails! as clearly as I could. While I am not an artist I nevertheless desired an aesthetic that is not only visually appealing but also allows for such consistency, thus I turned to the Pixton comic maker to create my ten images.
By Mimo le Singe3 years ago in Journal
London Lives and the Digital Humanities Experience
Among many histories, I have always been fascinated by Victorian London and the developments leading up to it, so the opportunity to write about London Lives has come to me at the right time. This is a digital humanities project that provides access to published and unpublished documents, each illuminating some aspect of the lives of lower-class citizens living in what had become one of Europe’s largest cities in the 18th century (LL).
By Mimo le Singe4 years ago in 01