By Amari D. Pollard
It was during one of his coding classes at Syracuse University that Aarick Knighton first realized a career in IT wasn’t for him. And once he realized people could get paid to be on Twitter all …
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The Not So It Girl: That Time I Almost Got Expelled for Publishing Classified Info in High School
By Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal
I think it’s only fair that since my stories won’t always be told in chronological order. So, let’s go back in time with a brief overview of my early days as a “wannabe” overachiever. I grew …
Chatting With Kate Beckman, Content Manager at RippleMatch
By Amari D. Pollard
The world may be simultaneously fascinated and annoyed by the younger generations, but Kate Beckman has created a career for herself by understanding them. Before stepping into her content manager role at RippleMatch, a website …
Chatting With Elizabeth Entenman, Books Editor at HelloGiggles
If you’re a bookworm, Elizabeth Entenman might just have your dream job. Her path to editorial didn’t begin at a glossy mag though. Rather, she cut her writing teeth as a copywriter in advertising, even winning a Clio Award (basically …
5 Editors Who Totally Inspire Us
By Amari D. Pollard
One of the best things about the publishing industry? Whether you know them personally or not, there’s a plethora of professionals to look up to–people who influence and encourage others to achieve their media aspirations. A …
Why You Actually Need to Use Your Vacation Time
By Heather Taylor When was the last time you went on vacation? If it feels like it has been a while, you’re not alone. According to 2017’s The State of American Vacation report by Project: Time Off, we’re earning more …
5 Reasons Why You Should Take a Lunch Break
By Amari D. Pollard
Ever get so into your work that you peek at the clock and it’s basically time to pack up and go home? Or maybe you’ve looked around your office and noticed everyone glued to their desks …
This Just In: You Need to Find Your Side Hustle
By Amari D. Pollard
I started freelancing in college solely as a way to build my portfolio and make connections with reputable publishers. But now as an adult paying rent that I can barely afford, freelancing has become a much …
7 Ways You Should Be Actively Promoting Your Brand
By Amari D. Pollard
In this industry, you have to be able to advertise your work—but that often feels uncomfortable for young whippersnappers who worry about seeming egotistical. Think of it this way: You’re the talent, agent, manager, and promoter …
3 Things I Wish I Had Known About Becoming my Own Boss
By Jamé Jackson Being your own boss sounds amazing, right? You can make your own hours, work from the comfort of your living room, even stay in your sweatpants all day if you want! But don’t get too carried away, …