I recently started freelance writing again after a hiatus, and I’m a lot more passionate about it now than when I did it the first time. Why is that? My First Round of Freelance Writing I started writing for MakeUseOf in July of 2022, and I applied to write in their section all about Macs,Continue reading “Don’t Follow Your Passion: Build It Instead”
Author Archives: Andy
Are Niche Hobbies Better Off Niche? (SHOULD Ocarinas Get Popular?)
Many of us have some niche hobby or community we’re a part of, and it can feel really special to be a part of something most people don’t know about. Are these small hobby groups, like the ocarina community, better off niche? Would we lose something by gaining mainstream popularity?
Content Calendars: Planning Basics for Organized Creators
Creators can learn a lot from marketers—this especially applies to organization and planning! Today we’ll be discussing content calendars and how you can use them to plan your content out just a bit better.
I Quit Social Media for a Month (as a Social Media Manager)
I quit social media for a month… as someone who does social media management. Digital Minimalism We’ll start with WHY I got off social media. I started reading the book Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport, here’s a quick summary of what it recommends: I don’t agree with everything he says in the book—it’s not realisticContinue reading “I Quit Social Media for a Month (as a Social Media Manager)”
Why Some Brand Deals are Very Exclusive
Have you ever applied for a brand deal, see you tick all the brand’s boxes, then get sent an email saying, in short, “thanks, but no?” It sucks when brand deals are exclusive, but why though? Brand Deals as Marketing For many companies, brand deals are a function profit… investing $X in creators provides $YContinue reading “Why Some Brand Deals are Very Exclusive”
How Not to Forget Your Life
What did you do on January 16th last year? Just give me one thing. Yes, you can check your notes—which is the whole point of this post. By the way, here’s what I did on January 16th: I didn’t remember any of this off the top of my head, but I had it written down in myContinue reading “How Not to Forget Your Life”
Applying the User Journey Model to Content Creation
Today we’ll be discussing how you can use a powerful concept in marketing, the 5 Step User Journey, to improve your creative strategy, grow your community, and get your content closer to a career! The User Journey is a marketing model used to help map a comprehensive strategy beyond just a buyer’s decision to purchase.Continue reading “Applying the User Journey Model to Content Creation”
Best Ocarinas & Accessories for Travel
One of my favorite things about ocarinas is how small and portable they are—you can take them anywhere. Thus, you may consider bringing an ocarina on your next trip! If so, I have a few recommendations ⬇️ When traveling, unless you have a specific performance you’re bringing your instrument for, I’d recommend against bringing anythingContinue reading “Best Ocarinas & Accessories for Travel”
Is a Free (or $22) Mic Worth Using?
I got this mic for free—not as a review unit, but via a coupon code. I didn’t even want it, but I was buying some stuff on Amazon and there was a promo to get it for free, so it’s here. If you’re a creator on a budget of nothing or a hybrid worker whoContinue reading “Is a Free (or $22) Mic Worth Using?”
GET ORGANIZED! Task & Time Management for Creators
Lots of creators have inconsistent schedules when it comes to working on their content, which leads to inconsistent creativity! Whether you’re a YouTuber, streamer, or any other kind of creator, having a solid plan and developing a system for project, task, and time management can make all the difference in the success of your creative endeavors.
Andy Cormier 