Weird & Wonderful – Sam DeReign

How I Stay in Shape While Traveling [VIDEO]

May 20, 2019May 22, 2019No Comments

So many people have been wondering how I stay in shape while traveling. Well, here I finally reveal my secrets.

This California Ghost Town Is Eerily Beautiful (VIDEO)

February 17, 2019May 22, 2019No Comments

My obsession with abandoned places led me to the odd and beautiful ghost town of Bodie, California.

7 Strange Facts About the 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach

August 11, 2017May 12, 2019No Comments

I’m a bit of a “fun fact” nerd, so I couldn’t help but do a little research to see if there are any quirky bits of trivia about the ritzy route. I was not disappointed!

Testimonials

As a writer/editor/marketer, Sam ensured that the right style and voice was used for our corporate identity and market vision. He is an excellent listener, which gives him the ability to produce high-quality, relevant, succinct, and engaging copy.

― Sareth Tricano

Sam and I worked closely together at SENSA. He is a talented writer who always brings new ideas to the table. Sam has such a great work ethic and attitude that I just hope I’ll have the opportunity to work with him again!

― Kristin Viola

I hired Sam as an educational content freelancer for Elevate, and I was totally blown away. Sam is easy to work with, has a great demeanor, and his skills are just flat out top notch. He picked up our specs, style, tone, and approach flawlessly in little time and quickly became a top performer who … Continue reading Michael Levy

― Michael Levy

In the six months I’ve worked with Sam, he’s created consistently exceptional writing for Elevate and rapidly taken on new, more varied roles as an editor and reviewer of content. For our educational mobile app, we need content that’s engaging, pedagogically sound, and concise; Sam handles all of this with ease. Sam has slid into … Continue reading Peter Zogas

― Peter Zogas

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My Favorite Resources for Creatives

Adobe Education Exchange - offers a wide array of free classes for educators looking for ways to enhance their curriculum using Adobe's Creative Suite. However, I would recommend their classes to anyone—not just educators—looking to diversify their skill set in Adobe programs.

Canva - offers free and stylish designs and templates for social media, e-books, posters, and more. This is a great resource for small businesses who may not have the budget or technical knowledge to create eye-catching designs.

Looka - offers quick and customizable logos for your personal brand or small business

Catchafire - allows professionals to donate their time and skills to nonprofits across the globe