Learning to Freelance

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I’m At A Crossroads – A Late Life Career Change

Hi, I’m Jarrett. I’m over forty, in the middle of a career change, and don’t know what to do with my life. Since I became a stay-at-home dad, I feel adrift with myself. I never meant to be a stay-at-home parent, and while I’m grateful to spend this time with my boys, it is not […]

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How I Use AI to Improve The SEO of My Last Post

I will be honest: I use AI to improve the SEO of my last blog post and revise an older piece. It wasn’t that I couldn’t think of what to write, nor did I use it to write significant sections of my content, but it was more of an experiment. While I’ve been at this

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How I Write My Blog Posts with Ulysses

The other day, I had some doubt creep up in me, and I asked my Facebook followers to let me know if anyone actually liked any of my content. You guys lifted me up by telling me that some of you enjoy my content. Someone also suggested that I talk a little bit more about

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I Don’t Want to Be a Social Media Influencer

I made a simple Facebook post last week about not wanting to be a social media influencer, and it got a lot of traction. The truth is, I don’t want to be a social media influencer, but it is a skill I have to learn to grow my website and get eyes on my content.

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Freelance Writing Case Study: How to Tag People’s Faces in Apple’s Photos App on Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Here’s a Freelance writing case study for my process of writing this article about tagging faces in Apple’s Photos for MakeUseOf.com. Remember, if you’re looking for a freelance writer and you like my process, I’d love to work with you. Feel free to reach out through email or my Contra profile. Freelance Writing Overview 🔎

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A Great Way To Help Your Indie Author Friends

I’m in the midst of a career change. Moving from a steady paycheck to a life as a freelance and indie author presents a risk to me and my family. The life of an indie author isn’t easy. Here’s what I’ve learned so far on this journey. Jack of all Trades Since fourth grade, I

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I’m Leaving Education: 5 Things That Drove Me Away

I’m leaving education and the classroom. Like most teachers, I loved it when I started. I had a passion for reaching the next generation of thinkers. Over time, things changed. I experienced teacher burnout and thought about leaving the classroom. After working for thirteen years in education, I witnessed things changing for the worse. Every

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