Month: November 2018

A Home for Aspiring Writers

To Pen Name or Not to Pen Name

Hey, writers. On and off I’ve thought about pen names. Should I use one? Should I change my name only a little or completely? Hit the jump, writers, and let’s discuss. In general, I’m a private guy. Anyone who knows me already knows that. Pen names, by their very nature get a kind of anonymity…
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My Own Branding

Hey, writers. I was in an interesting position recently. Essentially, I had to think about my brand. It felt quite… Existential. Haha. Hit the jump and let’s discuss. Writers, I don’t know if you’ve ever had to ask yourself what your brand is or will be one day. For instance for AlohaAlvin the website, I…
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A Lesson from West Point

Hey, writers. I have a friend.  He’s a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. We had a conversation and then I wrote this article. Hit the jump, and let’s discuss. So I said to him, “Is there anything you wanted to cover if you could choose a topic on the AlohaAlvin…
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I Hate My Voice! Haha :-)

Hey, writers. Holy smokes I hate my voice. Bruh. No. Just no. Man I hate my voice. Ugh! Haha. Hit the jump, writers, and let’s discuss. Okay. First, a quick recap. I am now a podcast co-host. OooOooh. Haha. Here’s some info: The podcast is called How’s It Cousins. And it is hosted by How’sItChris…
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Happy Halloween!

Hey, writers. Today I wanted to talk to you all about masks. But first. If you’re here from the podcast… Welcome! Second. Masks come in many shapes and sizes. Hit the jump, writers & guests, and let’s discuss. First, here’s a link to the How’s It Cousins podcast: Alright, let’s continue.  (Always remember that my…
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