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

Sam is a gifted writer and has great instincts when it comes to marketing and PR. As a writer, he is thoughtful during the interview, prepared for anything, and knows how to work with his subject to maximize the time granted. I’d hire Sam again in a heartbeat.

― Candace Quinn

Sam is an all-star marketing talent who aspires to do more, be more, and achieve more. He is not to be underestimated in his job title alone, as that does not showcase the full depth of his talents. He is hard working, has a good eye for visual marketing, and is deadline driven.

― David Fong

In addition to being a highly skilled copywriter, I worked with Sam on several video projects where he single-handedly acted as director, lighting expert, editor and cinematographer. The final product on the videos was excellent, and one of our company founders even commented that they were better quality than a previous video that was produced … Continue reading Sarah Zimmerman

― Sarah Zimmerman

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.

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