Utsudo once saw the world in black and white, then learned empathy and tolerance. But tolerance isn’t having no limits—principles keep you from being exploited.

In 2022 Kadokawa launched a novel contest with a million-NT-dollar prize, open to any number of entries, including previously published works. Why Utsudo entered an old novel and encourages others to join.

Dream of seeing your light novel become an anime? Utsudo shares what her editor told her about export markets, update speeds in China, and the effort ambition requires.

Utsudo’s first radio interview, recorded online for Police Broadcasting Service Taichung FM94.5. Her nerves, why she barely used her notes, and how the host found her.

How does Utsudo juggle so many projects? It’s tiring, and she’s abandoned plenty. But small efforts add up over time—her career as a novelist was built step by step.

Creators are often highly sensitive, which fuels their work but also leaves them easily hurt. Utsudo looks at financial pressure, piracy and insomnia, and how solitude helps.