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writer and talker of modernity

Joined January 2011
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It took me a while to get around to finishing this video essay and it may be incomplete still in some ways—but I feel complete with this creative expression. youtu.be/pSl5UJGA5L4?si=3IqZ… – at Valparaiso, FL
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If anyone likes reading self-reflective essays about our relationship to digital living AND you want to support writers this holiday season, I’ve got a PDF of my essay available for pay-what-you want on Gumroad. Merry Chrysler! gigcraft.gumroad.com/l/facsi…
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You know what? I’m launching my Sunroom: sunroom.so/riverjack
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Since @Gooodmorninguys is pseudo online
Either my target audience is 1975 stans or Matty Healy-love-haters riverjk.medium.com/did-it-wo…
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I’m considering a second job because I realized I’ve been living on the bare minimum for all my expenses and life on my current income. I’d love to consult or freelance or collab, but I don’t want to NEED my creative pursuits to make money.
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I’ve been looking on LinkedIn cus I’m thinking of taking on second job, here are my thoughts - “ahhhh why are resumes so complicated now???” - “why are so many companies looking for creative directors???” - “who is the target audience any of this? *gestures at the feed*
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I’d love to incorporate and prioritize creative happy time but I keep thinking of how to turn it into content and my brain is broken.
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So far it’s alright – at Washington, USA
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You can see Canada in the background #NewProfilePic
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I am sad about something and I don’t know what
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Either my target audience is 1975 stans or Matty Healy-love-haters riverjk.medium.com/did-it-wo…
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I found another article boasting the potential for passive income with publishing a children's book. And it's incredibly frustrating. 🧵 (1/8)
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There is a deeper conversation to be had about the state of the publishing industry, how more and more of the consumer marketing has fallen on the authors' shoulders--which has created the right conditions for predatory advice to run rampant online. (7/8)
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But the not-so-sexy, tried and true marketing principles still apply. And a quality, enjoyable book will have a longer, healthier life than one spit out in 8 weeks to sell on KDP just to call yourself an author with a side hustle. (8/8)
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