I’ve been a freelance writer since 2017. Since starting my career, I’ve held various positions in various industries such as gaming, tech, and crypto. Read on for a breakdown of my most recent positions.
NameHero
(Freelance)
I create SEO-optimized blog and video content that promotes gameplay, engages audiences, and drives visibility for the game servers that NameHero hosts.
My day-to-day:
• Wrote over 100 comprehensive, easy-to-follow game guides for NameHero-hosted titles like Minecraft and Terraria,
strengthening NameHero’s reputation as a go-to server provider.
• Managed approximately five weekly writing and video projects, balancing quality with quantity to ensure a constant flow of
new content.
• Designed and edited high-impact video ads that effectively promote NameHero-hosted servers.
Skills I learned
Marketing | Web Project Management | Analytical Skills | Search Engine Optimization (SEO) | Content Strategy | Content Management Systems (CMS) | SEO Copywriting
Liam Triforce
(Freelance)
I am responsible for editing and refining video content to maintain high-quality standards, transforming raw footage and narration into polished videos that resonate with audiences.
Mojang/Minecraft
(Contract)
From April 2022 to November 2023, I was a full-time contractor at Microsoft working under the Mojang/Minecraft branding.
For most of that time, I was the Minecraft support site’s sole content author. My day-to-day duties involved:
- Working within the Zendesk backend to edit existing content, ensuring information was up-to-date and SEO-optimized.
- Creating content (mainly Help Site articles) based on upcoming features for Minecraft or other games under the Minecraft branding.
- As content creation often began months before a product or feature launch, my content creation process included the following:
- Collaborating with other Mojang teams (legal, design) to validate feature information.
- Brainstorming questions that players may have once the feature goes live.
- Providing input on potential features based on my personal experience.
- As content creation often began months before a product or feature launch, my content creation process included the following:
- Developing Zendesk’s AI initiative to build a better self-help experience for our players.
- Overhauling internal support documentation to create a better support agent experience.
- Meeting with the Mojang branding team to ensure all content matched Mojang’s tone.
- Creating a long-term content plan to expand the Help Site and provide the best possible self-help experience for players. A better self-help experience means players are engaging less with our support agents, saving us time and money in the long run.
- Assisting in a Help Site overhaul project, providing feedback based on my understanding of its layout.
Skills I learned
Content Strategy | Knowledge Base Management | Technical Writing | SEO Optimization | UX Writing | Information Architecture | Customer Support Optimization | Self-Service Support | AI in Customer Experience | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Branding & Tone of Voice | Zendesk | Content Gap Analysis | Documentation Management | Process Improvement
CoinTelegraph
(Freelance)
As a freelancer for CoinTelegraph for over four years, I wrote seo-optimized longform content for hundreds of thousands of readers interested in the cryptocurrency space.
My day-to-day involved:
- Evergreen Content Strategy: Produced over 100 high-quality, long-lasting articles to drive traffic and engagement, enhancing the site’s visibility and reader retention.
- Industry Research & Analysis: Conducted in-depth research on cryptocurrency and blockchain to create informative content, increasing reader understanding and engagement across all levels.
- SEO Best Practices: Improved content visibility and rankings by using keyword research, on-page optimization, and link-building techniques.
- Collaboration with Editorial Team: Partnered with editors, designers, and writers to ensure consistent quality and adherence to guidelines, contributing to a cohesive and professional publication.
Skills I learned
Content Strategy | Evergreen Content Creation | Technical & Educational Writing | SEO Optimization | Market Research & Analysis | Keyword Research | On-Page Optimization | Link-Building Strategies | Editorial Collaboration | Content Performance Optimization
click in
click in is my personal YouTube channel where I analyze games and present that information in video format.
My goal with this channel is to improve my video and motion graphics skills while sharpening my writing and presentation abilities, all with a focus on my favorite thing: video games.
Skills I learned
Content Strategy Development | Scriptwriting & Storyboarding | Video Production & Editing | Evergreen & Trending Content Planning | Thumbnail & Title Optimization | YouTube SEO | Social Media Marketing | Audience Growth & Retention Strategies | Content Distribution & Scheduling | Community Engagement & Comment Moderation
Older Positions
Vcomms (Retired)
Vcomms is a crypto PR agency dedicated to elevating crypto brands through multi-channel marketing solutions.
I was a writer on the ground floor here, managing multiple clients and providing them with press releases, longform content, and other PR solutions to promote their brand.
Skills I learned
Concept Generation | Web Content Management | Quality Assurance | Research Skills | Multitasking | Self-Motivation | Content Management Systems (CMS) | SEO Copywriting
CCN.com (Retired)
As a games journalist at CCN.com, I seek out and report on unique, useful, and timely information for gamers around the globe. My beats include covering next generation consoles like the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 and commentary regarding the industry at large.
My top five articles at CCN.com:
- https://www.ccn.com/the-playstation-5-is-about-to-milk-you-for-every-last-penny/
- https://www.ccn.com/xbox-series-x-is-more-powerful-but-still-wont-compare-to-playstation-5/
- https://www.ccn.com/xbox-series-x-controllers-may-be-boring-but-theyre-way-better-than-the-ps5s/
- https://www.ccn.com/nintendo-can-actually-fight-the-series-x-and-ps5-heres-how/
- https://www.ccn.com/weekend-four-reasons-the-xbox-series-x-will-be-no-threat-to-the-playstation-5/
TechRaptor (Retired)
TechRaptor is a thriving media outlet that focuses on gaming. There, I wrote game reviews, opinion pieces, news articles, and blockchain/gaming cross-over pieces.
BeInCrypto (Retired)
BeInCrypto is an independent cryptocurrency and blockchain news website. I was a writer here for about a year and a half, and an editor for about seven months. I still plan to write here from time to time, as they’re a fantastic team.
Subnation (Retired)
I worked for the editorial side of Subnation for a few short months and got some good pieces in, though they ended up cutting the writing budget.
Shame!
GameCast (Retired)
GameCast is a business venture I started with my friend Sully. We built a community of gamers from the ground up, and create weekly content to entertain and inform. This position has taught me leadership, community management, scheduling, and how to build a business from nothing.
Recently, I’ve left GameCast to pursue other projects. The team over there is still doing great things, and I’ll always consider them good friends.
Conscious (Retired)
Conscious is an incentivized meditation application built on the blockchain. I write content surrounding the blockchain and how it can be used for wellness and self-improvement.
Eventually, the team went a different route and I moved on.
Unhashed (Retired)
Unhashed is a cryptocurrency/blockchain media outlet. The team and I focus on creating reliable, well-researched content in the emerging space. I write daily news articles and occasional opinion pieces for Unhashed.
Not sure what happened here, but they eventually stopped responding and the website hardly ever updates. Oh, well!
As always, I am working to get my name out there and bring good to the world through my work. I want to change the way people think by showing them how technology can be great. Any projects I get involved with will be updated on this page. Thanks for reading.
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