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Raising your hand in school and not fearing it

Comic of Franky Banky grumbling about not raising his hand in class despite being the only student who knew the answer

Raising your hand in school and not fearing it

Published 12 December, 2014 by Danny

We’ve all been there. The teacher asks the class a question of which you know the answer. Perhaps you are the only student in the class who knows the answer. But you don’t raise your hand in fear of stuttering in front of everyone. This, in turn, can negatively affect your grades since class participation is included on your report card…

How to stutter during the holidays

Published 27 November, 2014 by Danny

Throwback Thursday, also known as #throwbackthursday and #tbt, is a special day of the week where people share photos from yesteryear on social networks. In the spirit of #tbt today, I’m sharing the above infographic comic I originally posted on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest last year to coincide with the recent launch of my book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World…

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What kind of response are you after?

Franky Banky at a customer service desk looking at a representative who has a question mark for a face

What kind of response are you after?

Published 24 November, 2014 by Danny

I told the guy at the desk that I stuttered. It’s my usual reply. And I say it with a smile. I’m ok with it and keep in mind that not everyone can tell I stutter or even know what stuttering is if they see or hear it. He replied with “Oh no worries!”. I’m normally understanding but…

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How to make saying your name a good experience

Franky Banky ordering coffee in a cafe. The barista is asking for his name which Franky Banky is wincing about saying.

How to make saying your name a good experience

Published 19 November, 2014 by Danny

Franky Banky reenacts something I did at a certain coffee shop when the barista asked me for my name. Who says stuttering your name has to be an ordeal?

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Stuttering awareness ads

Part of a stuttering awareness comic I created

Stuttering awareness ads

Published 22 October, 2014 by Danny

I created a number of awareness ads for International Stuttering Awareness Day which falls on October 22 every year. My goal is to dispel the most common misconceptions of stuttering.

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Community, podcasting and job hunting

Community, podcasting and job hunting

Published 31 August, 2014 by Danny

I was honoured to be interviewed on NBN Radio, a show about job hunting and entrepreneurship in today’s digital world. I talked about community, podcasting, job hunting and, of course, stuttering.

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The mutual benefits of mentoring

Group photo of me with the kids who I taught cartooning at the NSA annual conference in July 2014

The mutual benefits of mentoring

Published 13 July, 2014 by Danny

I led a cartooning workshop for the kids at this year’s National Stuttering Association’s conference. What did these kids teach me about mentorship?

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Is stuttering cool? HECK YEAH!

A frame from the video where I ask my fellow stuttering friends about the benefits of stuttering

Is stuttering cool? HECK YEAH!

Published 8 July, 2014 by Danny

I ask a few friends their thoughts on the beneficial aspects of stuttering in the video edition of the Stuttering is Cool video podcast. Yes, beneficial.

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Stuttering is Cool Day

Published 8 June, 2014 by Danny

While fluenters spend the day hiding from bad luck, let’s spend the day not hiding our stuttering and reaping the benefits of a positive outlook, stuttering openly and confidently, and just being ourselves.

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#StutteringProblems – Franky Banky at Work

Part of a comic featuring Franky Banky in the workplace

#StutteringProblems – Franky Banky at Work

Published 27 May, 2014 by Danny

Some fun infographics I made to offer a few tips for my fellow stutterers. And also to promote my book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World.

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