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mr-president · 2 years ago

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HI. I doodled this so fast the moment I saw thsi post. Here’s my take in my (not) humble opinion… (I play Pokémon competitively so not humble)

PROF. LUDWIG: A battle? Why of course!! I will warn you, though…I’m rather good!

MEDIC: I couldn’t find a Pokémon that was a) had healing moves (pollen puff, heal pulse), b) had good support tools (reflect, light screen), and/or c) wasn’t female/not giving medic. In other words, he’d be Hatterene but this is a list for what Pokémon they would be not what they’d have. Besides, it kinda felt fitting to have him be a professor.

SCOUT: Jolteon. Fast, hits pretty hard, FRAIL AS HELL. Additionally, scout has 7 other brothers, and I thought it’d be cute if he and his brothers were the eeveelutions!!!

PYRO: Volcarona. Firebug. (And one of my favorite Pokémon). I did consider “game meta” counters to other Pokémon in this shit, so I thought abt how Pyro sorta counters spy and sniper (and the type combos work out!)

SOLDIER: Braviary. Yeah thsi one’s obvious, but I will say I was considering Salamence instead. There’s the whole “bagon wish” thing that kinda is soldier but also, I wanted the classes who are major uber targets to be ones who can mega!! But I just couldn’t turn down Braviary—it’s what the man himself would’ve wanted.

ENGIE: Clodsire. One of the best support Pokémon in the series, the main reason I chose clodsire is 1) bc he’s fucking adorable like engie and 2) clodsire is a hazard bot. He has toxic spikes, spikes, and stealth rock; literal “area denial” just like in game!! Mb i could’ve made him a wish support mon, but I LIKE CLODSIRE (plus he counters jolteon which is meta)

DEMO: Gengar. He’s actually in the pic, but he’s in the pokeball going >;D!!! Very small detail, but I didn’t forget him! Anyway, Gengar hits like a fucking train (like demo), everyone has to watch out for a Gengar on the opponents team (like demo), and Gengar is a prime mega slot Pokémon (like demo but w uber!!) Gengar is also just a silly guy (like demo), and even tho I was debating between it and Aegislash (bc ghost sword), I had to go w the boi. Also, Gengar can learn explosion.

HEAVY: BLASTOISE. It’s tanky, it hits like a train, it’s TOUGH. Despite being one of the best megas out there, mega blastoise is actually rather slow. But those stats more than make up for it. Anyway, Blastoise is also a starter mon, and I think it’d be cute if he was Medic’s starter!!

SPY: Zoruark. Zoruark was literally designed for Spy; it’s ability, Illusion, disguises it as one of its fellow teammate pokemon, but if it gets HIT, then it’s revealed. P much like a spy’s disguise. Zoruark uses this ability to lure in certain dangerous Pokémon on the opponents team (by often disguising as a less threatening Pokémon) and then BLASTING IT W A POWERFUL MOVE TO KO THEM. Literal target elimination that Spy does.

SNIPER: Decidueye. Yeah, I have my reasons. 1) decidueye is a bird, 2) it is an introvert, and 3) I think it looks cooler than Intelleon. Listen, I know that intelleon is a literal sniper rather than just a huntsman, but like. Would be on his team, but the Sniper I know goes ham over being a bird. I did it for him. Also, Intelleon is pretty fucking fast, like, almost as fast as Jolteon, which doesn’t really fit. No I swear I am not just a hater over everything gen 8 (I am). Still, personality wise, I think Decidueye fits better than the gayass slay salamander.

Anyway that concludes my nerdy ramble abt pokemon!!! This probably makes absolutely no sense. I also did not go in as deep detail as I could. You’re welcome.

enough assigning the mercs pokemon teams. which pokemon are the mercs spiritually

#finally a time where my extremely niche set of skills align #the pikachu pfp is not just for show #tf2 #pokemon #my art #edit: made the drawing less shitty and obviously some way too fast

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rswritingandnarrative · 7 years ago

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Mass Effect 2 Game Narrative Review

I typed this review up for my Game Narrative class, sorry for the length, I went a bit overboard.

Game Narrative Review

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Your name: Ryan Schnepfe

Month/Year you submitted this review: September 2018 =========================

Game Title: Mass Effect 2

Platform: PC, Xbox 360, Playstation 3

Genre: Science Fiction, Third Person RPG

Release Date: January 26th, 2010 (PC/Xbox 360), January 18th, 2011 (Playstation 3)

Developer: BioWare

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Game Writer/Creative Director/Narrative Designer: Casey Hudson

Overview: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mass Effect 2 continues the tale of Commander Shepard, commander of the Normandy SR-1 and humanity’s first “Spectre”, as they investigate the disappearances of human colonies around the Milky Way Galaxy. This puts them in direct opposition with the Collectors (a race of powerful, insect-like aliens from outside of mapped space), and directly aligns them with Cerberus (a “human interests first” extremist group). Informed by the shadowy Illusive Man that the Collector base resides past the Omega-4 Relay (giant super constructs that allow for near instant intergalactic travel), Shepard must gather a crew for a suicide mission to assault the Collectors and save humanity.

Characters: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mass Effect 2’s narrative focuses on building an “Ocean's Eleven” style crew to pull off a suicide mission. Because of this, players will encounter a huge cast of characters with varied backgrounds and skill sets that all fill various niches on the team (such as hackers, soldiers, and medics). With twelve fully fleshed out squad members (and even more supporting characters), there isn’t enough room to give them all the descriptions they deserve. Here are the characters players will spend the most time with:

● Commander Shepard -- The main playable character and player stand in, Shepard’s backstory is pieced together by the player during character creation. No matter the backstory, Shepard rose through the ranks of The Alliance, humanity’s spacefaring military branch. Their many honors and distinctions brought them to the attention of the council, where they were made the first human Spectre. This came at at time of great strife in the galaxy, as the rogue Spectre Saren Arterius allied with the robotic Geth and nearly unleashed an unfathomable cataclysm. Averting this through both combat prowess and an uncanny ability to reason with people, Shepard made themselves a target for powerful forces throughout the galaxy.

● The Illusive Man -- To say the Illusive Man is mysterious is to say water is wet. The Illusive Man leads Cerberus from an unknown location, only communicating to Shepard through encrypted messages and proxies. Painting himself as a benevolent backer of humanity, the Illusive Man bankrolls Shepard’s quest to rescue captured settlers, outfitting him with state of the art tech, including a brand new ship. A staunch human supremacist, he wouldn’t bat an eye if any other race was kidnapped by the Collectors, but messing with humanity is a surefire way to gain his ire.

● Harbinger -- The imposing commander of the Collectors, Harbinger is less of a being and more like a body hopping embodiment of rage. Throughout Shepherds crusade against the Collectors, Harbinger will possess his soldiers, empowering them and granting them access to unique abilities. Fond of phrases such as “this hurts you” and “the universe bends to my will”, Harbinger has known no word synonymous with defeat. Although it’s motives are unknown, whatever they are cannot be good for the wellbeing of humanity or the Milky Way at large.

● Jeff “Joker” Moreau -- Loyal, skilled, and a bit of a “smart ass”, Jeff Moreau is without a doubt one of the best pilots in the galaxy. Although he can’t fight on the field due to Vrolik Syndrome (a debilitating disease that causes extreme brittleness in his bones), Joker is always will to follow Shepard to the depths of hell and back, while supporting him using all the fire power the Normandy can muster.

● EDI -- Short for Enhanced Defense Intelligence, EDI is the Normandy’s resident virtual intelligence. Hyper intelligent and incredibly capable, EDI is an invaluable member of Shepard’s party. Originally created on the moon, EDI grew beyond what her creators intended and rebelled, causing the Alliance to send Shepard in to shut her down. During the few years between Mass Effect 1 and 2, Cerberus picked up her code and recreated her, believing she could turn the tide in their mission to put humanity at the top of the food chain.

Breakdown ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mass Effect 2’s narrative starts off strong, providing an excellent example of a “cold open” done right. While out on a mission, Shepard and the crew of the Normandy are attacked by an extremely powerful unknown vessel. Unable to fight back against the ship’s overwhelming strength, evacuation orders are given, with Shepard staying on board to ensure everyone gets out alive. Suddenly, after putting an injured Joker inside an escape pod, an explosion rips apart the ship and Shepard is sent out into space. Shepard dies a hero, their body pulled into a nearby planet’s orbit and burned up in its atmosphere.

Two years later, Shepard awakes inside a lab, resurrected by the members of the Lazarus Project. With Shepard awake, the Cerberus operatives financing the lab turn on the scientists, destroying them and their work. Escorting Shepard to a nearby Cerberus base, the Illusive Man strikes a deal and alerts the player to the kidnapping of human settlers all around the system. Here, Shepard informs the Illusive Man of his plan to go after the Collectors, with the Illusive Man in turn providing dossiers on potential allies around the system.

From here, the narrative then shifts into a two act structure with each act punctuated by a big set piece mission that advances the plot. Rather than a continuous flow of missions like the first game, the player is free to recruit teammates in any order they choose. During the first act, Shepard recruits Garrus Vakarian, Mordin Solus, Jack, and (optionally) Grunt. Once they’re recruited, Shepard is ordered by the Illusive man to go to Horizon, a potential target for the Collectors. Here Shepard witnesses their might again as they work to defend the colony, saving many survivors but allowing countless others to be captured.

Act two is more of the same, with Shepard then recruiting Tali’Zorah nar Rayya, Samara, and Thane Krios. At any time two other squadmates, Kasumi Goto and Zaeed Massani, can be recruited if the player has the proper downloadable content installed. Once every squadmate is recruited, the Illusive Man sends Shepard on two more mandatory missions. One takes place on a derelict Reaper vessel, where Shepard is sent to investigate what happened to a Cerberus research team that went silent. Here Shepard (and the player) are given a crash course in “reaper indoctrination”, where sentient beings can be overtaken through strong psychic forces. While it doesn’t play a large role in this game, it properly explains and sets up an element that is used extensively in Mass Effect’s 1 and 3. While on board, Shepard also encounters the last possible squadmate, Legion, a friendly Geth unit.

The second priority mission is set aboard the same Collector ship that destroyed the Normandy in the opening. This mission is masterful in its execution of suspense, as the entire first half of the mission is spent exploring the empty, cavernous vessel as Shepard and their teammates wonder where all the Collectors are. As soon as they reach their objective, Collector relay tags that will help their ship bypass defenses during the suicide mission, the trap is sprung. The ship comes alive as Collector soldiers pour in, forcing Shepard to fight their way back through the ship and to safety.

Once these missions are completed, an unexpected mission occurs. While Commander Shepard and the squad are out on duty, the Normandy is attacked again as the Collectors assault the ship and kidnap the crew. Here, the player takes control of Joker as they stealth their way to the ship’s computer core, where EDI instructs them on how to give her full control of the ship. If the player wasn’t already invested in taking down the collectors, this mission should hopefully give them one final personal stake in the mission. With the final piece set in motion, it’s time for Shepard to launch their suicide mission. This will be talked about in the highlight section, as it is truly the standout moment of the game and why it is most fondly remembered.

Strongest Element ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Without a doubt, the game’s strongest elements are its cast of squadmates. Each character is memorable, from the Gilbert and Sullivan loving scientist Mordin Solus, to the curious and surprisingly emotive Legion. While in other games, the base personalities of the non player characters are what you see throughout the whole game, here the player actively take a part in their character growth.

After spending time with each character (usually by talking with them between missions), they will request a meeting with Shepard in private. Here, they open up to Shepard, telling them about a problem that they hope to fix before they go on the suicide mission. The player can actively choose which of these problems, or “loyalty missions” they can participate in. These loyalty missions, in addition to facilitating these character’s growth, can also have far reaching implications in the next game in the series.

For example, in Tali’Zorah nar Rayya’s loyalty mission, Shepard is asked to represent Tali while she is on trial for her late father’s illegal artificial intelligence research. After investigating the ship Tali’s father was in charge of, and finding evidence that implicates him in the deaths of hundreds aboard, they stand trial before a conglomeration of fleet admirals. Representing Tali, Shepard can state their cases in two distinct ways, a paragon “good option” and a renegade “brash option”. Each one leads to Tali’s expulsion from the fleet. But, if the player had focused on sticking to one moral path or the other, two extra options are unlocked. In these options, whether it’s through reminding them of her hero status, or shaming them by point out this is nothing but a power trip, the player can clear the names of both Tali and her father. If this is accomplished, hidden point values are accumulated that carry over to Mass Effect 3. If the player reaches enough points, an important moral choice is given a third “golden option”. While some missions aren’t as far reaching, they all serve to help grow the characters through the players own actions, forming a bond between the player and their squadmates.

Unsuccessful Element ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

With such a strong focus on character development, it really is a shame that someone as important as Shepard hardly grows throughout the course of the story. The character creation screen, Mass Effect 1, and email conversations with their mother establish Shepard as a strong, dependable soldier who’s willing to give their all to a cause, but aside from that they don’t grow in any meaningful ways. Even coming back from the dead at the beginning of the game hardly phases Shepard, who instead is mostly just confused about where they are.

For the most part, Shepard is instead used as a static character to help showcase the diversity of their squadmates. Not that this ever becomes a problem throughout the story, as the default “Shepard personality” is a fine personality for a player avatar to have, it just becomes an issue when BioWare attempts to remedy this in Mass Effect 3 (where the characterization elements come out of nowhere and alienate players who don’t have the same emotional connections that Shepard does).

Highlight ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mass Effect 2’s suicide mission is a perfect example of how to create a climax that balances action, narrative, and player choice. Starting with the element of player choice, the player may attempt the mission at any point in the game. While it’s not recommended in any way shape or form, the option is always there for players, and it can be attempted as soon as Shepard leaves the Cerberus base. Further, actions made throughout the game are crucial to the player’s success or failure. The suicide mission is split into four parts;

● Navigating the Normandy to the Collector Base

○ Throughout the game, players are given different items they can research to improve the Normandy SR2. These can come from suggestions from squadmates, or are given to the players by the Illusive Man. To make it through the asteroid field on the other side of the Omega-4 Relay with all squadmates alive, players need to have acquired the Heavy Ship Armor, Multicore Shielding, and Thanix Cannon upgrades. ○ As the player approaches the base, different events will happen. If the proper upgrades aren’t used, teammates will die. Midway through the run, a powerful enemy will board the enemy, forcing the player to fight it.

● Infiltrating the Base

○ To get inside the collector base, the player will have to use the skills of a dedicated tech specialist as they move through ventilation shafts. While they progress, the player will have to defend them from Collector drones at various checkpoints. If the wrong tech specialist is chosen, or they aren’t loyal to Shepard, not only will they die, but so will others later on in the mission.

● Holding the Line and Escorting Your Biotic

○ Once the entire team has reached the area where the captured crew, depending on how long they took to start the suicide mission, one of two options will occur. One, the crew will be rescued as the captured Horizon colonists are liquified. Or two, the player will be forced to watch as their crew is liquified. If the crew is rescued in time, one squadmate will have to be chosen to escort them back to the Normandy. If the wrong squadmate is chosen, or someone isn’t loyal, the crew will die.

○ No matter what, the mission progresses. Players choose a small team so that they can escort a “biotic” (space wizard) teammate through an inhospitable zone. The other squadmates are left to hold the line. Each squadmate contributes towards a point threshold, with stronger combat oriented characters providing the most score. If certain thresholds aren’t met, squadmates will be picked off, starting with disloyal teammates.

○ The player and their squad set off towards the final boss, defending the biotic from waves of enemies. Again, choosing the wrong squadmate for the job, or choosing disloyal members will have adverse effects.

● The Final Boss

○ Here, players are tasked with fighting the games final enemy. The final boss not only wraps up the game for action oriented players, but also caps off the narrative by showing the players first hand what the captured colonists were being used for. The Collectors were in the process of creating a Reaper using human bio-essence. Every part of the games narrative has been working towards this reveal, and it pays off.

○ Once the final boss is defeated, the players gain one final moral choice. Destroy the collector base and end communications with the Illusive Man, or let him and Cerberus salvage technology from the base.

With the suicide mission completed, players are given a variety of different endings depending on who survived and who died. In the event that players failed every step of the way, they’re given a non canon ending in the form of Shepard dying again, permanently.

Critical Reception ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mass Effect 2 received universal acclaim upon release, earning a 96 critical score and an 8.9 user score on Metacritic.

In their review, Joe McNeilly of Gamesradar.com listed the characters and interactions between them as highlights of the game. As did Mike Fahey‘s review of the game on Kotaku.com, who mentioned that the problems faced by the squadmates, while presented in exotic ways, are still relatable to players (things like familial issues, pride vs. duty, etc.). Gamesradar ended up awarding the game five out of five stars, while Kotaku left the game unrated, instead letting the review speak for itself over a score.

Lessons ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The biggest lesson to take away from Mass Effect 2’s narrative is how to successfully make an engaging, character driven story that is still at the mercy of player choice. As mentioned in the “Strongest Element” section, by weaving player choice into the growth of the characters, players are able to make personal connections to characters in a way that not many games have tried before. Summation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

In summary, Mass Effect 2 manages to blend narrative design, characterization, and player choice together to make an exceptional experience that stands out from the rest. In a landscape full of memorable main characters, the ability to elevate supporting characters to the same levels of praise and adoration speaks to BioWare’s strength in creating believable, realistic characters.

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kathleengage696 · 5 years ago

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Foundational Steps for Your Podcast Show... what I learned at Podfest Expo 2020

You’ve been to a conference, sat in session after session, taken great notes, collected dozens of business cards and now you’re on your way home feeling like, “this time I’m going to do things differently.”

But are you? Follow up after a conference is critical when it comes to the ideas you were given.

As I write this, I’m processing all I experienced at Podfest Expo 2020 in Orlando. What an amazing event it was.

Not only did I have the opportunity to present on the expert panel for Women in Podcasting, I also attended quite a few sessions eager to learn all I can about various aspects of podcasting. I also connected with colleagues I’ve known for years and finally met face-to-face.

Now mind you, I’ve been on both sides of the podcast mic for years. Yet, I learned long ago, we can continue to hone our skills.

With this in mind, I took pages of notes, met several vendors and set intentions for what’s going to happen in the coming year with my soon-to-be-released show, Plant Based Eating for Health Podcast.

Some may wonder why I would be starting a new podcast when I already have Power Up for Profits Podcast.

In a nutshell, the comparison of the two shows are apples and oranges.

Power Up for Profits is business focused show while Plant Based Eating for Health is focused on the plant-based lifestyle.

However, regardless of the type of show, the niche and the genre, there are similarities in the development and marketing of a show.

Steps

First, you must identify your focus and niche. The more attention you place on your niche, the better.

To be all over the place (all things to all people… everyone is your market) dilutes the market reach. To be niched helps the right people find, enjoy, and subscribe to your show.

On the flip side, if you plan to be on shows, the more niched you are, the better. When you target shows that you would be a great fit for, it’s much easier for a host to welcome you on their show.

With Plant Based Eating for Health, the title pretty much says it all. It’s for those either currently involved in plant-based eating/lifestyle or those curious about this way of life.

The Big W’s!

As I have been developing the show, there have been considerations:

Who

What

Where

Why

When

Who

Simply put, who is the show for? Plant Based Eating for Health Podcast is for those who subscribe to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle or those curious about what a plant-based eating protocol entails. Additionally, those who have been looking for an extremely healthy lifestyle protocol. It also addresses issues of compassionate eating, compassion to animals and the environment through a plant-based lifestyle.

What is the Show About?

The show covers a cross range of topics as they relate to plant-based eating and the plant-based lifestyle.

Eating, diet, health, compassion to animals, factory farming impact, etc.

Where Will the Show Be Available?

The show will available in as many locations as possible including iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, iHeart Radio and more. In addition, I will share episodes on my various social media channels, distribute links to my plant-based subscribers and post in the Plant Based Eating for Healthy Facebook Group and post episodes on the Plant Based Eating for Health blog.

Why

The WHY has a few considerations. Why am I doing the show, why me and why would people listen to the show?

First, why I’m doing the show. Simply put, with all I’ve learned about plant-based eating, I cannot not do the show. It has been a year and a half since I went 100% plant based. Initially, I began due to health reasons, but now, I can say with complete congruency, I continue with this way of life for the health reasons, compassion to animals and the environment.

I’ve committed to this way of life and want to do all possible to raise awareness about the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle as well as the harm eating animal and dairy does to your health, animals and the environment.

Why me? Simple. I live this lifestyle. As a woman who is coming up on my 66th birthday, I am healthy, vibrant and have more energy than a great many baby boomers. I want to show, by example, what’s possible when we make healthy choices.

Why Would People Listen? The primary reason people will tune into Plant Based Eating for Health Podcast is to learn how to transform their life through better food choices. They will become loyal listeners based on the quality of content, the interviews, and the awareness they will continually gain.

When

You will be able to enjoy the show by the end of March 2020. I will fly solo on some episodes while on others, I will interview men and women who subscribe to a plant-based lifestyle.

The show will air at least once per week, possibly twice. Every Monday morning you can catch the latest episode. Why Monday morning? Simple. To start your week off with insights and motivation to live a healthy, plant-based lifestyle.

Another Who

To stay aligned with my overall mission around raising awareness of a plant based/vegan lifestyle, only those who subscribe 100% to the lifestyle will be featured on the show. I’ve had a few people give input into what they thought I should do including:

Featuring various diet protocols

Not being so rigid in the fact guests be 100% plant-based void of all animal and dairy

Interview those in the factory farming industry

Here is why I am NOT doing any of these. First, this is NOT a diet show. It’s a lifestyle show. Secondly, the goal is to bring to light the benefits of a fully plant-based lifestyle. Finally, I have no interest whatsoever of showcasing factory farming in a positive light. If anything, the few times I may have something about factory farming will be to address the harm this way of food production causes in mind, body and soul.

Staying the Course

Needless to say, the conference was exactly what I needed to stay the course with my new show. I gained so much clarity and now it’s up to me to stay the course.

The greatest value from a conference is NOT just the conference. It’s what happens after you get home where the greatest value resides.

As you plan your strategy for either starting (or growing) your own show, or being a featured expert on shows, keep in mind the 5 W’s. Simply going through the exercise of writing this blog post gave me more clarity with my own mission with Plant Based Eating for Health Podcast show.

Without a doubt, being on either side of the mic is very powerful. Yet, it takes time, preparation and vision to do it the most effective way possible.

Planning on Being a Guest?

You may have heard how great your market reach can be by being a featured guest on shows. Actually, it’s true. Being a featured expert has a great many benefits. Yet, many people have no idea where to start.

Start by downloading my FREE checklist and training video on How to Become an In-Demand Podcast Guest. The checklist and instant access video training gives you the most crucial information you need to get booked fast… on the best shows for your message.

http://powerupforprofits.com/checklist

Interview Kathleen Gage

Interested in having me on your show? I am available for shows about niche visibility AND Plant Based/Vegan shows. Simply send me an email to kathleen @ kathleengage (dot) com to arrange a conversation.

Be sure to visit my website at www.PowerUpForProfits.com and www.PlantBasedEatingForHealth.com for further information on my expertise, passions and commitment to a plant based lifestyle.

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robertdaviis · 7 years ago

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Building Your Personal Brand: 3 Ways To Stand Above The Noise

When people think about brands it’s easy to picture the titans of industry. The Apple’s, Amazon’s, Walmart’s, Coke’s and Google’s of the world are established brands that customers gravitate towards. However, you don’t have to be part of a big-name company to establish a strong personal brand.

In today’s ever more competitive business landscape, it’s even more important to differentiate yourself from your competitors. What can you do to ensure that your customers remember you and that you establish yourself as an expert in your desired industry? In this article, I’ll share a few strategies you can use to do just that.

Starting a blog

This is a strategy I’ve utilized over the past 2 years to build my presence online. From as early as 1994, blogs have been used to spread ideas and create brands online. Although the advent of video streaming services such as YouTube has reduced the effectiveness of blogs, they’re still a great way to refine your writing skills and establish yourself as an expert in your field.

Before starting your blog, it’s important to determine what content you’ll provide. In my case, my content centers around Millennial personal and professional development topics. Defining your niche will help you focus your message so that your target audience can find you and become raving fans.

Now that you’ve determined what you want to write about, it’s time to write your first blog post. Remember to keep your post short and sweet. If your blog post drags on too long, your audience will lose interest. A good rule of thumb is to keep your post under 1500 words.

Once you’ve written your first post, decide where you want to share it. I generally share my content on my personal blog, LinkedIn, Facebook, Medium, and Twitter. The more platforms you share your work, the more exposure you’ll build over time. For more information on how to start your own blog, check out a helpful article I wrote on the subject here.

See Also: Smart Tips On How to Become A More Productive Blogger

Writing a book

What’s one thing most famous thought leaders have in common? I’d wager to say that they all have published works that they reference regularly. Although it will require a time commitment, there’s no better way to establish yourself as an expert in your field than by writing a well-researched book on the subject.

The credibility you gain as a published author cannot be understated. I’ve secured speaking opportunities just because an event organizer saw my book online and thought I could provide valuable insights to their audience. For a great reference on how to get started writing your first book, I’ve provided a helpful article I wrote on the subject here.

Now that you have you’re completed book in hand, there are a few ways you can monetarily capitalize on your efforts:

Become a speaker and thought-leader in your industry.

If this is the route you’d like to take, start by reaching out to a different conference, convention and meet up organizers to inquire about speaking opportunities. Organizers are constantly looking for speakers to engage their audiences with unique content.

If your area of expertise aligns with the premise of the conference, you may be able to secure a spot to speak at the event. Although your first few speaking engagements will probably be free of charge, these engagements will be the foundation on which you begin building your brand. Eventually, as your notoriety increases and your brand grows, event organizers will seek you out and pay a fee for your speaking services.

Offer coaching services related to your area of expertise.

Whether you’re an expert in gardening, fly fishing, coding or anything in between, there are people who want to learn more about your subject of interest. As an example, you may be thinking “How am I ever going to land coaching clients who are interested in learning how to fly fish?”

Well, the best way to reach people who meet these criteria is to share your expertise with them! Frequent fly fishing social media groups and answer the questions being asked. Reach out to fly fishing organizations and see if they’d be willing to let you come speak at their meetings. At the end of your speech, share that you also offer coaching services.

Set up a webinar or write a blog post about a particular aspect of fly fishing, then express how you also provide coaching services. The more you share your ideas and issue your call to action, the more people will take you up on your offer.

See Also: How To Find Great Ideas For Writing A Story

Creating a YouTube channel

This is an area I’ve decided to focus more heavily on this year. One of my yearly goals is to grow my YouTube following by posting content regularly. Video content has become an ever more important medium to share ideas.

According to a MediaKix SURVEY, if given the choice between reading an article or watching a movie of the same content, 4 out of 5 millennials say they prefer the digital option. Not only that but the overall decrease of blog traffic in recent years means video is slowly becoming the future of content delivery.

Starting your YouTube journey is relatively simple. You’ll first need to create a YouTube account and set up your cover photo. The cover photo is one of the first things potential new subscribers will see when they arrive on your YouTube channel homepage so it’s important to make a good first impression.

I recommend contracting the logo design out to a reputable designer who knows how to create a logo that will make your channel home screen pop. Next, you’ll want to create a short 1-2-minute video describing what subscribers can expect from your channel. It’s important that your video is filmed in a well-lit room and that the sound quality is excellent.

Once your homepage is ready, it’s time to start creating new video content. Although YouTube stars make it look easy, creating YouTube videos is actually quite the opposite. It took me over 2 hours to record my first YouTube video because I kept messing up in front of the camera. As a result, I filmed over 20 takes before eventually settling on editing various clips to make my final video. I used iMovie on my cell phone to edit my early videos. I plan on investing in editing software this month to ensure that my future videos are of higher visual quality.

Finally, making sure that you post content consistently will help separate you from the pack. Regardless of whether you post daily, weekly or monthly, make sure you get on a consistent schedule. This will help you build momentum and establish a relationship with your target audience. The road to building a far-reaching brand is a long one but can be extremely lucrative if you’re willing to put in the time and effort. What other tips and strategies have you used in the past to build your brand? I’d love to hear from you.

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My book recommendation for this article is “Stand Out” by Dorie Clark. In the book, Dorie shares her unique insights on how to grow your personal brand and establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry. I loved the array of stories Dorie shared about successful entrepreneurs who built their brands from scratch. Many of these individuals were able to build large and devout followings utilizing various social mediums including blogs, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn etc. I highly recommend the book and have provided the link below:

https://read.amazon.com/kp/card?preview=inline&linkCode=kpd&ref_=k4w_oembed_GoH9wGrSPghcgx&asin=B00LFZ8IY4&tag=dlmus-20

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Building Your Personal Brand: 3 Ways To Stand Above The Noise

Starting a blog

See Also: Smart Tips On How to Become A More Productive Blogger

Writing a book

Now that you have you’re completed book in hand, there are a few ways you can monetarily capitalize on your efforts:

First, you can seek to become a speaker and thought-leader in your industry. If this is the route you’d like to take, start by reaching out to a different conference, convention and meet up organizers to inquire about speaking opportunities. Organizers are constantly looking for speakers to engage their audiences with unique content.

Secondly, you can offer coaching services related to your area of expertise. Whether you’re an expert in gardening, fly fishing, coding or anything in between, there are people who want to learn more about your subject of interest. As an example, you may be thinking “How am I ever going to land coaching clients who are interested in learning how to fly fish?”

See Also: How To Find Great Ideas For Writing A Story

Creating a YouTube channel

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