Category: writing
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I get it. You have great ideas to express and expertise to share, but you don’t have the time to distill them into just the right words. And, let’s face it, you’re not a professional writer. Fortunately, I am, and I have a lot of experience transforming clients into thought leaders by helping them turn…
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In February 2026, various articles highlighted Nardwuar’s cultural significance, a unique sound installation by AO Roberts, revival of Yorkville’s folk scene, and Aleksi Campagne’s creative exploration.
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Pennsylvania punk band Pissed Jeans released their fourth album, Honeys, 13 years ago. Frontman Matt Korvette discusses his songwriting, focusing on personal and relatable themes rather than political topics. He emphasizes authenticity, acknowledging his middle-class background while exploring everyday frustrations, like office politics, in songs such as “Cafeteria Food.”
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Help me make freelancing my full-time job. If it not success, I will be execute.
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The content discusses three artistic pieces from January 2026. The first explores the profound, lasting trauma of the Russo-Ukrainian war through a theatrical lens. The second highlights the Fretless, a Canadian string quartet, as they adapt by incorporating vocals into their music. Lastly, a musical reflection on family and memory by Adrian Glynn McMorran emphasizes…
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The December roundup highlights significant cultural events, including Handel’s Messiah, performed with varying interpretations since 1742, and Richmond’s mayor, Malcolm Brodie, performing at a charity concert. Additionally, it features young composer Sophia Colpitts and the newly opened Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum, designed with community significance.
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Here’s what I’ve been up to lately. Mostly writing for Stir, but there are other exciting things in the works.
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“My name is Derf. I am on a mission for the Ring Council of Ballarnick. I am to slay the dragon and obtain the Sword of Nagrad.”
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I make no claims that this is a brilliant work of fiction. In fact, its plot holes raise questions. Many questions. But I’ll save those for after I post the second installment.
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I guess I’m making this a monthly thing? In any case, here’s a roundup of some of the writing I have done recently, including freelance pieces and a couple of things I wrote just for fun.
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