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Money Proud: The Queer Guide to Generate Wealth, Slay Debt, and Build Good Habits to Secure Your Future

Money Proud: The Queer Guide to Generate Wealth, Slay Debt, and Build Good Habits to Secure Your Future

From “the authority queer consumers need” (Daniel Reynolds, EIC of Out), Nick Wolny’s fun, witty, & practical step-by-step guide to personal finance.

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Feb 24, 2021

About Me

Nick Wolny writes about money and LGBTQ+ culture. https://nickwolny.com

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Jun 5, 2024

In ‘Morally Straight,’ Mike De Socio Chronicles the Boy Scouts’ LGBTQ Reckoning

A professional journalist and queer Scout himself, the author’s book debut takes a narrative approach to a key moment in LGBTQ U.S…

In ‘Morally Straight,’ Mike De Socio Chronicles the Boy Scouts’ LGBTQ Reckoning

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May 6, 2024

91 Literary Devices to Give Your Writing More Wow Factor

You already encounter literary devices day in and day out. Here are clear definitions so you can leverage them and sharpen up your prose.

91 Literary Devices to Give Your Writing More Wow Factor

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May 3, 2024

To Keep Readers Hooked, Embrace the Anecdotal Lead

The news writing strategy has direct applications in marketing, too.

To Keep Readers Hooked, Embrace the Anecdotal Lead

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Jan 8, 2024

Still No Audience? Give Earned Media A(nother) Try

10 earned media strategies that don’t require “hustling harder.”

Still No Audience? Give Earned Media A(nother) Try

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Dec 18, 2023

Headlines Aren’t Enough Anymore. How to Write Opening Hooks

The lead, also spelled lede, is a foundational journalism technique that works in marketing, too. Here’s what to know.

Headlines Aren’t Enough Anymore. How to Write Opening Hooks

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The 700-Word Read

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Dec 17, 2023

The Scariest Movie of 2023 Is a YouTube Video

18-year-old VFX prodigy Kane Parsons takes analog horror to another level in a 46-minute single-shot upload.

The Scariest Movie of 2023 Is a YouTube Video

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Dec 4, 2023

I Left Social Media and My Audience Grew. 12 SEO Tips That Helped

Blogs optimized for search engines get more readers, but are typically bland. Sprinkling in these best practices is the best of both…

I Left Social Media and My Audience Grew. 12 SEO Tips That Helped

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Nov 20, 2023

Why Creators Should Consider Airtable

Once you overcome the spreadsheet-database hybrid’s initial learning curve, you’ll love your new organized life.

Why Creators Should Consider Airtable

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Nov 13, 2023

To Find Your Creative Mojo, Overcome ‘The IKEA Effect’

Being overly attached to our work can make us resistant to change.

To Find Your Creative Mojo, Overcome ‘The IKEA Effect’

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