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Month: September 2022

from the archives: Perfect pussy thrives on feedback and chaos (2014)

Posted on September 8, 2022 by John Lucas

I offer to refrain from reporting any of this—including the part where he describes bassist Greg Ambler as “a fucking asshole”, but Sutkus responds with a nonchalant “Oh, I don’t care if you do.” So there it is.

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self-promotion, part two

Posted on September 4, 2022 by John Lucas

Need a dazzling bio or web copy for your band? I have 20-plus years of experience as a professional music journalist with stints in public relations and marketing. For several years I also ran an indie music label, writing all the artist bios and other promotional material and landing the bands coverage in national and … Continue reading self-promotion, part two →

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Self-promotion, part one

Posted on September 4, 2022 by John Lucas

Do you need a copy editor to make your copy sparkle? As a professional writer and editor with over two decades of experience, I will help you polish your copy until it sparkles.Whether you need someone to give your work a quick surface read-through or a substantive edit, I can help you elevate your writing … Continue reading Self-promotion, part one →

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My new(-ish) job

Posted on September 4, 2022 by John Lucas

On May 2 of this year, I started a new job as the in-house copywriter at PressReader. This is my first real marketing position, after years in journalism and a stint in public relations. so that's pretty exciting. What is PressReader, you ask? You'll find a more complete explanation here, but PressReader's main product is … Continue reading My new(-ish) job →

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