Lyle and Elijah interview Abby Nitta about her path as a professional, from journalism to corporate work. We also discuss working styles, how to write for different industries, and why it’s important to consider whether you’re cut out for the freelance writing hustle, or if you’re looking for a more stable career. Get on the email list at victoryordeath.substack.com

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3.7: Journalism, Going Corporate, and Content Marketing - Professional Writing Workshop

Making the shift from Academia to the business field can be daunting. This time we’re diving into Lyle’s story, from realizing his success in the academy would be short lived, to finding his way writing for magazines, journals, and a business that creates custom learning and leadership modules for their clients. Get on the email list at victoryordeath.substack.com

3.6: Academia, Journals + Magazines, and Freelancing - Professional Writing Workshop

Wrapping your mind around the vast and sometimes head-bogglingly niche world of professional writing demands something a bit more than a “How To Break In,” guide. To kick off this workshop, new co-hosts Lyle Enright and Abby Nitta bring their experiences from academia, freelancing, content strategy, and journalism to the table so we can shed light on the different fields, mindsets, and information you need to get your feet wet. Get on the email list at victoryordeath.substack.com

3.5: Starting Your Writing Career - Professional Writing Workshop

You’re about to listen to the final part of our social media workshop. Please consider signing up for our newsletter by heading over to victoryordeath.substack.com!Paid media is a strange beast. Those new to social media’s inner workings may think that Facebook’s “Boost Post” button means they can set it, forget it, and watch all the new likes come in. But, the ghastly nature of these social media platforms is to take from you and give to them, and that means for every paid ad, you’re losing money along with organic reach. Unless of course, you actually have a product to sell. In this fourth part of our social media workshop, we’ll discuss when you should use paid ads on social media, most of the reasons you shouldn’t, and the best way to make money with your content if you decide to monetize. If this is your first episode with Victory or Death! rewind back to our previous three workshop parts so you can have a better shot at succeeding on social. 3.1: Social 1013.2: Mastering Twitter3.3: Making Accessible Instagram Content Also, in lieu of our accessibility episode, we’re working on getting transcripts for the show created. They will be added to this feed as new posts, and linked in their respective episodes! It’s the least we can do to create more accessibility avenues for fans and listeners. Follow Elijah on TwitterSubscribe to Frame ForgeFollow STEAP’D on InstagramFollow Josh Simons on TwitterSend us your content creation questions and episode suggestions to victoryordeathmedia@gmail.com.Victory or Death! is a podcast for professionals, gig workers, aspiring YouTubers, podcasters, or any other type of creative.We’ve also got a newsletter that acts as an extension of the show; distilling the themes and knowledge shared within in a format more palatable to those who prefer the written word. Here, you will get to dig into lessons learned from my time as a copywriter, digital marketer, and other insights the cast brings to the show.Sign up for the newsletter using this button: Get on the email list at victoryordeath.substack.com

3.4: Social Media Workshop - Paid Ads for Beginners and Professionals

You’re about to dive into part three of our social media workshop, but before you do consider signing up for our newsletter by heading over to victoryordeath.substack.com!A practitioner of gong fu cha tea ceremonies, Marco also has a remarkable Instagram game. In this episode, the VOD! crew sit down to better understand how to make good content for Instagram, while also reaching as many kinds of people as possible. Often in the world of building a community, certain people are naturally pushed out. But what can we do to resolve moments of unintentional disqualifying? Learn how to make your content more accessible, with Marco from STEAP’D. Last episode we dug into Twitter Mastery, where Josh revealed his keys for success on the platform. Including data and his tricks to snag valuable engagement every single day, this episode will help you get started on Twitter and avoid some common pitfalls new users face. If you missed it, be sure to listen to 3.2: Social Media Workshop - Mastering Twitter.Follow Elijah on TwitterSubscribe to Frame ForgeFollow STEAP’D on InstagramFollow Josh Simons on TwitterSend us your content creation questions and episode suggestions to victoryordeathmedia@gmail.com.Victory or Death! is a podcast for professionals, gig workers, aspiring YouTubers, podcasters, or any other type of creative.We’ve also got a newsletter that acts as an extension of the show; distilling the themes and knowledge shared within in a format more palatable to those who prefer the written word. Here, you will get to dig into lessons learned from my time as a copywriter, digital marketer, and other insights the cast brings to the show.Sign up for the newsletter using this button: Get on the email list at victoryordeath.substack.com

3.3: Social Media Workshop - Making Accessible Instagram Content

Welcome to part two of our social media workshop. Before we get started, consider signing up for our newsletter by heading over to victoryordeath.substack.com! Today, we’re unearthing Josh’s treasure trove of insight about the Twitter platform, from how to maximize engagement of the content you share and interact with, to what it takes to grow an audience. With this second part of the workshop under your belt, you’ll have what you need to start putting together a content plan, so take some time to listen with us and learn how to level up your Twitter game! Get on the email list at victoryordeath.substack.com

3.2: Social Media Workshop - Mastering Twitter

To kick off the workshop, we're talking the basics of participating in—and building—a community. We break down everything you need to understand about social before mastering the platforms. Get on the email list at victoryordeath.substack.com

3.1: Social Media Workshop - Social 101

We're (sort of) back from hiatus! Twenty twenty was far more than any of us bargained for. Cameron, Keon, Josh, and Elijah take a look back at the year and share what's been going on since Victory or Death! took a break for the show's Season 2 FINALE. If you've missed the show, Season 3 is in the works. Why don't you kick back and relax while your loveable cohosts catch you up on 2020, and what's to come?Where you can find us on social media:Reddit // Facebook // TwitterSubscribe to Frame ForgeCheck out Cameron's projects as well as DiscovrFollow Josh Simons on TwitterSend us your content creation questions and episode suggestions to victoryordeathmedia@gmail.com Get on the email list at victoryordeath.substack.com

2.17 Season Finale - WE'RE ALIVE: A 2020 Retrospective

Want to tell us about your favorite content creators and have a chance to win a free shirt? Fill out this form, RIGHT NOW!!To become better at creating the things you love, you have to find ways to work faster, so that you can work better. It's often a taboo idea, but integrating some form of automation into your creation process can save a lot of time and a lot of energy, so that you can put more energy into the creative part. For most people, this will take place via using templates. This week we're talking about how you can create sustainably at work and with your content. Find out our methods in this episode! Pick up Josh's charity DnD module!Where you can find us on social media:Reddit // Facebook // TwitterSubscribe to Frame ForgeSubscribe to Sweating the Small StuffFollow Josh Simons on TwitterSend us your content creation questions and episode suggestions to victoryordeathmedia@gmail.com Get on the email list at victoryordeath.substack.com

2.16: Sustainable Creativity- Automating the Creative Process

Want to tell us about your favorite content creators and have a chance to win a free shirt? Fill out this form, RIGHT NOW!!Whether you realize it or not, you create content every day. Does that mean you have to be a "content creator?" No, absolutely not. But the time you spend at work, on hobbies, or doing the things you love IS astronomically more valuable than you think it is. Let's take a few minutes to redefine "content creation" and what it means to be an expert. Join the conversation on this episode of VOD!Pick up Josh's charity DnD module!Where you can find us on social media:Reddit // Facebook // TwitterSubscribe to Frame ForgeSubscribe to Sweating the Small StuffFollow Josh Simons on TwitterSend us your content creation questions and episode suggestions to victoryordeathmedia@gmail.com Get on the email list at victoryordeath.substack.com

2.15: Sustainable Creativity- Redefining "Content"

Want to tell us about your favorite content creators and have a chance to win a free shirt? Fill out this form, RIGHT NOW!!In part two of our discussion on professional networking, we dive into what it takes to deepen those relationships. How to get from "just checking in," to being the person that your connections love hearing from and will think of first when opportunity arises. Hint: it has a little something to do with turning those networking relationships into bon-a-fide friendships. Find out how in this episode of VOD!Pick up Josh's charity DnD module!Where you can find us on social media:Reddit // Facebook // TwitterSubscribe to Frame ForgeSubscribe to Sweating the Small StuffFollow Josh Simons on TwitterSend us your content creation questions and episode suggestions to victoryordeathmedia@gmail.com Get on the email list at victoryordeath.substack.com

2.14: Deepening Your Networking Relationships

Want to tell us about your favorite content creators and have a chance to win a free shirt? Fill out this form, RIGHT NOW!!It's May, which means you're in for another four episodes of VOD! If you're a creator or even just looking for a job, you know that default buzzword "networking." But what does it mean? Networking takes a lot of different forms, but we find the best form is to become genuine friends with the different people you meet along the way. Today, we present to you "The Value of Friendship."Pick up Josh's charity DnD module!Where you can find us on social media:Reddit // Facebook // TwitterSubscribe to Frame ForgeSubscribe to Sweating the Small StuffFollow Josh Simons on TwitterSend us your content creation questions and episode suggestions to victoryordeathmedia@gmail.com Get on the email list at victoryordeath.substack.com

2.13: The Value of Friendship

Want to tell us about your favorite content creators and have a chance to win a free shirt? Fill out this form, RIGHT NOW!!It's finally the end of April... and we're headed straight into another month of state-wide closures across the country. Which seems like a perfectly bad time for us to take on the notion of "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." Even your hobbies are going to feel like work, AND THAT'S OKAY! This week we're going to help you take the pressure off you if you've been feeling like doing what you love is too hard sometimes. Where you can find us on social media:Reddit // Facebook // TwitterSubscribe to Frame ForgeSubscribe to Sweating the Small StuffFollow STEAP'D on InstagramSend us your content creation questions and episode suggestions to victoryordeathmedia@gmail.com Get on the email list at victoryordeath.substack.com

2.12: Debunking: "Do What You Love, and Never Work."

Were you inspired by Gary Vee to start your podcast or content creation venture? He's good for inspiration, but he doesn't have the means to teach content theory. We're here to equip you with what you need to know to hone your craft. Welcome to Victory or Death!Last week we talked about branding and niches... so naturally we're hitting marketing this week. We promise, it's not so scary! It can even be kind of fun. This week we'll fill you in on the five categories you need to pay attention to with marketing, as well as the dos and don'ts with spending money. Get ready to grapple with that scary "m" word you don't want to think about when you're a small content creator!  Want to tell us about your favorite content creators and have a chance to win a free shirt? Fill out this form, RIGHT NOW!!Where you can find us on social media:Reddit // Facebook // TwitterSubscribe to Frame ForgeSubscribe to Sweating the Small StuffFollow STEAP'D on InstagramSend us your content creation questions and episode suggestions to victoryordeathmedia@gmail.com Get on the email list at victoryordeath.substack.com

2.11: Marketing 101- The Big Bad "M" Word

Were you inspired by Gary Vee to start your podcast or content creation venture? He's good for inspiration, but he doesn't have the means to teach content theory. We're here to equip you with what you need to know to hone your craft. Welcome to Victory or Death!This week, Marco from STEAP'D is back to tackle community management and niches. His niche of "gong fu cha" tea, almost sounds too specific, but this is exactly what's brought him into an amazing and supportive community. With 2K followers on Instagram and counting, he's here to teach us how to find, manage, and engage your niche community.  Want to tell us about your favorite content creators and have a chance to win a free shirt? Fill out this form, RIGHT NOW!!Where you can find us on social media:Reddit // Facebook // TwitterSubscribe to Frame ForgeSubscribe to Sweating the Small StuffFollow STEAP'D on InstagramSend us your content creation questions and episode suggestions to victoryordeathmedia@gmail.com Get on the email list at victoryordeath.substack.com

2.10: Finding, Managing, and Engaging Your Niche Community

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