Greetings, nerdlings! From walking the walk to talking the talk to buying the adorable tiein T-shirts, we fangirls like to wear our 8-bit hearts on our (sometimes literal) sleeves. If you're shy, never fear: here you will find tips on discovering your geek persona, learning the lingo, and busting out to become the amazing nerd-and-proud lady you've always wanted to be.
A Field Guide to the Geek Girl
Every fangirl is different. Her very identity as a fangirl is predicated on the fandom that gives her all the feels. But even within fandoms, it would be crazy to assume that I could describe each and every fangirl with accuracy. One fangirl's OTP is another's NOTP; one fangirl likes the reboot and another loves the original. We are all v. v. special and unique, and I love that, so much. But some fandoms are so popular, they wear their shared squees with pride, and it's almost guaranteed that you're a member of at least one of them. Here are the huge-tastic-est fandoms on the Internet, along with their defining characteristics and advice on how to become one (because we all know it can be daunting to embark upon a new quest).
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The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy: A Handbook for Geek Girls (SAMPLE)
Non-FictionFanfic, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs and RPGs and MMOs and more—it’s never been a better time to be a girl geek. The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy is the ultimate handbook for ladies living the nerdy life, a fun and feminist ta...
