Note: From 2021 – 2022 I was on contract with Graphite, a growth-focused marketing agency. From 2023 – 2024 I worked with Rebel Business School Aotearoa, providing graphic design and social media assistance. For examples of the work I did with Rebel, please see my design portfolio.
Books & Publishing
- ‘5 Paranormal Romance Novels With Angels,’ Frolic, June 2021
- ‘Independent Bookstore Day Brings Romance to the Forefront,’ Frolic, April 2021
- ‘Role Reversal Romances You Should Check Out,’ Frolic, March 2021
- ‘Historical Romance Novels That Take Place in a Castle,’ Frolic, March 2021
- ‘5 Debut YA Romances to Check Out,’ Frolic, February 2021
- ‘4 Phantom of the Opera-Inspired Romance Novels,’ Frolic, January 2021
- ‘5 Steampunk Romance Novels to Check Out,’ Frolic, December 2020
- ‘5 Winter-Themed Paranormal Romance Books,’ Frolic, December 2020
- ‘5 Fall-Themed Paranormal Romance Books,’ Frolic, October 2020
- ‘5 Summer-Themed Paranormal Romance Books,’ Frolic, September 2020
- ‘The Best Programs for Creative Writers,’ MakeUseOf, June 2019
- ‘Want to Write Your Own Novel? Why You Should Try NaNoWriMo,’ WhatNerd, April 2019
Business
- ‘The Best Way to End an Email Professionally,’ MakeUseOf, February 2020
- ‘2 Times of the Year You Should Never Job Hunt,’ MakeUseOf, August 2019
- ‘Selling Your Art at Artist Alley: 5 Tips for Success,’ WhatNerd, July 2019
- ‘5 Crucial Tips to Get Your Job Search Back on Track,’ MakeUseOf, June 2019
Culture
- ‘5 Authors Who Got Their Start In Fandom,’ Frolic, October 2020
- ‘The Best Sites to Find Abandoned Places,’ MakeUseOf, June 2020
- ‘The Generational Divide in Geeky Fandom,’ WhatNerd, August 2019
- ‘Why Do We Give Up on TV Shows?’ WhatNerd, August 2019
- ‘I’m Struggling to Stay Excited About Star Wars,’ WhatNerd, July 2019
- ‘Toy Story Is “Peak Millennial”,’ WhatNerd, July 2019
- ‘There’s a “Class Difference” in Fandom: It’s Pay to Play and That’s Not Fair,’ WhatNerd, July 2019
- ‘Why Fanfiction is Important,’ WhatNerd, June 2019
- ‘I’m Tired of Live-Action Remakes,’ WhatNerd, April 2019
- ‘What Does “Nerd Lifestyle” Even Mean?’ WhatNerd, April 2019
Entertainment
- ‘Is There a HEA? A Review of The Age of Innocence,’ Frolic, June 2021
- ‘Is There a HEA? A Review of Phantom Thread,’ Frolic, June 2021
- ‘5 Paranormal Romance Series to Read on Webtoons,’ Frolic, May 2021
- ‘5 Amazing Fantasy Romance Series on Webtoons,’ Frolic, March 2021
- ‘The Best YouTube Channels to Follow for Romance,’ Frolic, March 2021
- ‘The 10 Best Nature Documentaries to Watch on Netflix,’ MakeUseOf, May 2020
- ‘Movie Review: “Overlord” Brings the Horrors of War to Your Doorstep,’ WhatNerd, August 2019
- ‘TV Review: “High Seas S1” Is Full of Twists,’ WhatNerd, August 2019
- ‘I Am Mother Is the Robot Story You’ve Been Craving,’ WhatNerd, July 2019
- ‘TV Review: “Arthdal Chronicles S1” Is Addictive,’ WhatNerd, July 2019
- ‘Movie Retrospective: Is “Dune” Still Good?’ WhatNerd, June 2019
- ‘Rim of the World Is a Hilarious Take on Alien Invasions,’ WhatNerd, June 2019
- ‘TV Review: “1983 S1” Is a Tense, Futuristic Thriller,’ WhatNerd, June 2019
- ‘Gorgeous Space Western “Prospect” Is Slow, Enjoyable,’ WhatNerd, May 2019
- ‘Movie Review: “Regression” Almost Makes a Good Point,’ WhatNerd, May 2019
- ‘Netflix’s ‘The Rain’: The good, the bad, and the muddy,’ Film Daily, June 2018
Fashion
- ‘The 6 Best Fashion Apps for iPhone and Android,’ MakeUseOf, July 2020
- ‘Try Glasses on Your Photo to Find Perfect Frames,’ MakeUseOf, November 2019
- ‘The Best Sites to Design Your Own Custom Shoes Online,’ MakeUseOf, October 2019
Gaming
- ‘The 4 Best Free Dominoes Games to Play Online,’ MakeUseOf, July 2020
- ‘7 Fun Mobile Games Which Let You Explore the World,’ MakeUseOf, May 2020
- ‘The 5 Best Farming Games on Android and iOS,’ MakeUseOf, January 2020
- ‘The 10 Best Cooking Games for Android and iPhone,’ MakeUseOf, October 2019
- ‘Escape Room Review: “Clockworks” Has the Best Puzzles,’ WhatNerd, July 2019
- ‘Escape Room Review: “Mine Escape” Is Tense, Fast-Paced,’ WhatNerd, July 2019
Lifestyle
- ‘Unlocking Creativity: Tips to Beat Mental Slumps,’ MakeUseOf, June 2020
- ‘How You Can Prepare for Winter Storms,’ MakeUseOf, January 2020
- ‘8 Useful Twitter Accounts to Follow for Life Hacks,’ MakeUseOf, October 2019
- ‘Bed Bugs in Your Apartment: 8 Tips and Tools,’ MakeUseOf, October 2019
- ‘How to Plan a Group Vacation With Friends,’ MakeUseOf, September 2019
- ‘9 Thriving Twitter Communities All Geeks Should Join,’ MakeUseOf, April 2019
Tech
- ‘The Best Instagram Themes to Help Build Your Brand,’ MakeUseOf, July 2020
- ‘The 5 Best Design Apps for Designers on a Budget,’ MakeUseOf, February 2020
- ‘How to Generate Your Own Magic Eye Stereograms,’ MakeUseOf, January 2020
- ‘Send Free Singing Birthday Telegrams by Phone,’ MakeUseOf, December 2019
- ‘Where Do All the Fans Hang Out on the Internet?,’ WhatNerd, August 2019
- ‘Why Do We Anthropomorphize Robots?’ WhatNerd, August 2019
- ‘Streaming Wars Are Going to Sink the Streaming Industry,’ WhatNerd, July 2019
- ‘6 Unwritten Twitter Rules You’re Probably Breaking,’ MakeUseOf, May 2019
- ‘A Beginner’s Guide to Using Asana for Any Project,’ MakeUseOf, April 2019
- ‘The Best Squarespace Templates for Your Photos,’ MakeUseOf, April 2019
- ‘7 Essential Tools, Software, and Services for Illustrators,’ MakeUseOf, March 2019
Tech Tutorials
- ‘How to Watch Instagram Live Videos,’ MakeUseOf, April 2020
- ‘Google Calendar + Tasks Is the To-Do List You Need,’ MakeUseOf, January 2020
- ‘How to Customize Your LinkedIn Feed,’ MakeUseOf, January 2020
- ‘How to Create 3D Buttons in Adobe Photoshop,’ MakeUseOf, September 2019
- ‘How to Create a Chart in Google Slides,’ MakeUseOf, September 2019
- ‘How to Curate Your Netflix Feed,’ WhatNerd, August 2019
- ‘How to Create a Professional Presentation in Canva,’ MakeUseOf, July 2019
- ‘How to Create a Custom Gradient Using Photoshop,’ MakeUseOf, March 2019
For a full list of my articles at Frolic, please see my Author Profile.
For a full list of my articles at MakeUseOf, please see my Author Profile.
For a full list of my articles at WhatNerd, please see my Author Profile.
For a full list of my content writing, please Contact Me for published samples.
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