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How to Craft the Ultimate Online Portfolio
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been working on a redesign of my website from the ground up. I’ve been using a cool CMS, digging deep into all sorts of markup languages I didn’t know before, and trying to make some sound design decisions. But I’ve a...
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Kids and the Internet: The Importance of Learning Together
Let’s face some facts… Social media is to our kids what malls and parks were to us growing up. If we don’t hang out there with them and teach them how to be safe and kind while they’re young, we’ll lose permission to have input by the time they think ...
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How to Add Categories to Your Postach.io Blog
As you develop your Postach.io blog you may want to expand the range of topics that you cover. When this happens it can be really useful to split your blog into different categories so that readers can easily find the content that interests them. In th...
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From the Garage to the Stage: Land Gigs in 3 Easy Steps
You’ve been rehearsing with your band for some time and you’ve all agreed that you have enough music in your repertoire to start playing shows. The only problem is that there’s only a handful of people who even know your band exists! So, how do you g...
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Success Starts with Intention - 4 Principles to Guide You On Your Journey
The Power of Intention In order for us to achieve any goal, it is critical that we analyze our intentions. We all define ourselves in different ways, but as someone who has faced adversity and become better because of it, I’ve learned a few things th...
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Yes, You CAN Get Paid For Writing - Tips for Bloggers Seeking Fortune
“I went for years not finishing anything. Because, of course, when you finish something you can be judged." - Erica Jong Before I started my career as a writer, I avoided telling people it was my dream. At the time, 'getting paid to write' seemed ab...
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Turning your Musical Aspirations into a Reality
The great Stevie Wonder wisely wrote: Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand. With an equal opportunity, for all to sing, dance and clap their hands. – ‘Sir Duke’ To me, this statement emphasizes the fact that no matter ...
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In Pursuit of Inspiration
Writing is hard. Nobody is born a natural writer - it's something that improves with practice. For me, the biggest challenge with writing is finding topics that inspire me. But it's impossible to plan or synthesize inspiration. It just... hits you. Yo...
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Engage, Infuse, Share - Secrets to Building a Dedicated Blog Audience
When it comes to your blog, the holy grail of viral content can be found by engaging your readers. There are many things that can contribute to a notable blog post. Here, I have chosen to share six simple strategies that I use to make sure my content...
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Blogging for Skeptics
I am an author. I write fiction, screenplay, and have had my share of articles published. Why am I telling you this? I’m telling you this because when I was asked to write blog content for this site I was scared out of my mind! This year I have become...