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“I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times:” How Two Versions of the Same Song Prove You Can Put Your Own Spin on Anything
My late father and I didn’t always see eye-to-eye. And that was the case when it came to music. However, I am grateful that he introduced me to the one and only Beach Boys. Specifically, what became one of my favorite albums Pet Sounds. Throughout the years, music lovers have analyzed, studied, and adored The…
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SEO 101 for New Creators: A Practical Guide from Someone Who’s Been There
When I first began creating content, I thought SEO was a mysterious code that only tech experts understood. In my mind, it would require endless spreadsheets, complex algorithms, and perhaps a secret handshake with Google. It turns out SEO, or search engine optimization, isn’t magic. The goal is to make your content discoverable. It’s the…
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Writing for Social Media vs. Blogs: What I’ve Learned After Years of Doing Both
Over the past decade, I’ve created content for every platform you can think of. As I’ve learned, writing for social media is completely different from writing for a blog. Sure, they’re both trying to grab attention. But the way you structure your message, the audience mindset, and the speed of consumption are all different. As…
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Don’t Get Played: How to Spot Fake News and Misinformation Online
With nonstop headlines and algorithm-driven feeds, false information spreads like wildfire. Often, a misleading tweet, edited image, or decontextualized video can snowball into viral outrage, shift public perception, or damage reputations before anyone can verify them. Regardless of whether you publish blogs, create videos, record podcasts, or run social media channels, you have a responsibility.…
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Ozzy Osbourne (1948–2025): Remembering the Prince of Darkness Through “War Pigs”
Although he was in poor health, the passing of Ozzy Osbourne on July 22, 2025, still shocked the world. Now that we’re mourning the Prince of Darkness, let’s take a moment to remember his legacy–one that spanned far beyond Black Sabbath. One of the most powerful ways to understand that legacy is through how others…
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Batching Content: How I Save Time and Stay Consistent as a Content Creator
It’s easy to feel like you’re on a treadmill that never stops being a content creator. If you’re constantly planning, filming, editing, posting, and engaging, it’s easy to lose momentum. That’s why batching content has been one of my smartest decisions ever. Whenever you’re scrambling to post something just to stay active or falling behind…
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No, AI Won’t Replace Content Creators — Here’s Why (From a Real Content Creator)
I’m sure you’ve seen the headlines:“AI’s gonna take your job.”“You can’t write like ChatGPT.”“It’s over for content creators.” Being a content creator full-time, I get it. In the past few years, AI tools have risen in popularity, especially language models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. A lot of the time, AI feels like a helpful…
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“The Promise”: What Sturgill Simpson Can Teach Us About Reinventing Content
About a month ago, I saw Sturgill Simpson at the Post Merriweather Pavilion. He’s a force of nature. Although his originals were awesome, it was his covers I really loved. He played Nirvana’s “In Bloom” in a dark, country-rock way, then, completely out of nowhere, he played Eddie Murphy’s “Party All The Time.” But what…
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Turning Reader Feedback into Content Gold
Over the course of my career, I’ve learned that the moment you hit “publish” isn’t the end of the process; it’s just the beginning. After you put effort into a blog post, social media update, or newsletter, comments, replies, and direct messages start rolling in. There are high-fives and sharp criticisms, and even genuine questions…
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Essential Media Literacy Skills for the AI Content Era
Throughout my career as a content creator, I’ve focused on making information clear and engaging. It’s kind of my job to get the message across. However, we’re in a totally different situation: artificial intelligence doesn’t just help us find content; it makes it. I’m positive that you’ve come across numerous blog posts, videos, news articles,…