XOXO

Looking back over what I’ve (mostly privately) written about XOXO I’m surprised to find a clear arc. The ethos of the festival has both tracked with and helped guide my return freelancing. Now that the final XOXO is over I want to gather my thoughts on my three times attending and how they've helped me over the years. In 2018, at my first XOXO, I had a strong sense of not belonging. At the time it…