In case you haven’t heard, you can find your next best read on TikTok. That’s right “BookTok” is a combination of TikTok and book reviews that are helping grow the literary market. Why TikTok? Well, according to the New York Times: “TikTok is not an obvious destination for book buzz. But videos made mostly by women in their teens and…
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LIVNEWS CHATS ARE INTERVIEWS WITH CREATIVE EXPERTS AND PROFESSIONALS! We spoke with writer, host and creator Dylan Polniak about his podcast Have A Drink With Me. He gave tips on how to start and create a podcast as well as how to build and sell branded products like shirts, mugs and more. MORE: This blogger went from earning $60 to 7…
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During my career as a journalist I have covered all types of news stories. Once I reported on a marijuana farm for two weeks. I dressed up as a mermaid and swam with other ‘mermaids.’ I traveled on a bus across the country for Good Morning America. And I have covered countless fires and other major events like solar eclipses…
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Writing a newsletter is key to growing your business as a blogger. Some say your most dedicated followers are those who subscribe to your newsletter. This is why you should be sending newsletters to promote and grow your blog. P.S. This page may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure for more information. And you can sign up for my newsletter here!…
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Whether you’re a freelance journalist or working for a media outlet, pitching is the start of any good story! Here is how to outline, create and write your pitch to transform it from idea to reality. Outline the idea First, write your idea in one sentence. This will help you narrow your focus. Then follow up with the who, what,…
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There are a few ways to discover new spots when traveling. Here are four of my favorites that have led me to some cool adventures in the past. P.S. This page may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure for more information. Check out Time Out I discovered an outdoor shopping mall in Osaka, Japan, that had a whole section dedicated to…
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It’s true you can’t totally fix bad sound in edit, but you can definitely try to improve it. DeNoise is a Premiere effect that can really help when you’re editing sound in your videos. MORE: What is Clubhouse and how does it work? Here’s how it works. First, navigate to your Effects panel. You can find DeNoise under Audio Effects…
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