J Luke S
Writer #6898
Joined 4/30/2013
3 Star Rating
83% Success
30 Projects
2 Endorsements
1 Elite Skills
In 2012 Luke S. branched out from bar management and songwriting to professional web content writing. In addition to 8 studio albums of punk rock and folk music, he has written dozens of SEO articles on subjects ranging from workplace integrity to LED light bulbs to indie rock music. He self-published a collection of poetry in 1993 call The Thief in the Night. He is currently writing a novel about being raised religious in violent and unpredictable Albuquerque, New Mexico. Luke S. has also been a staff writer for Modern Drunkard Magazine since 2001. His articles have covered a broad range of topics from tipping etiquette, to breakup recovery to boozing through the holidays.

Luke S. has considerable experience in keyword research. He uses specialized software to determine which keywords for a certain product or service are being searched the most while being marketed to the least. The two programs he uses are Keyword Evolution and Market Samurai. These tools along with a natural knack to orchestrate words have allowed him to submit numerous quality SEO articles to the satisfaction of his clients.

Prior to writing as a career, Luke S. spent over 17 years in the service industry which allowed him to develop an affinity for managing and maintaining healthy interpersonal work relationships. This experience also gave him valuable insight into the ways in which profit and loss are affected by employee morale, as well as a vast knowledge of saloon etiquette and mixologist lore.

Additionally, he has performed live with his rock band, and as a solo act hundreds of times. He has played in many settings nationwide including large theaters, dive bars and coffee shops.

Luke S. adheres to a personal philosophy that observes a stern code of self-reliance, personal integrity and hard work. His many years of martial arts experience has given him the discipline necessary to be a self-starter who enjoys a life of self-employment. Luke S. has 21 years of training. He holds a black belt in American Kenpo Karate, which is a derivative of Chinese Kung Fu. His main area of study involves kickboxing and combat sports.

Luke S. has owned and operated several different businesses ranging from primary care veterinary clinics, to bars, restaurants and martial arts schools. This experience has given him a keen appreciating for the simplicity of working online as opposed to a "brick and mortar" business that carries a high overhead. Lightweight and streamlined wins over big, clunky and inefficient. Having operated small and medium-sized businesses, life as a one-man army is a welcome change.
Search Marketing
Entertainment

Specialties

Luke S. specializes in essays about human behavior and SEO articles based on specific keywords provided by a client. He also claims expertise in lyrical composition for songs in the areas of love, betrayal, healing and personal triumph.

Interests

Luke's interests are songwriting, guitars, live music, martial arts/self-defense, psychology, anthropology, dating and relationships, holistic nutrition, extreme sports and internet marketing.

Education

Bill Howey Acting Workshops

Luke S. studied method acting under Bill Howey for almost 2 years. His simultaneous and subsequent auditions won him work in commercials and independent films. Luke S. participated in a total of 6 commercials and 9 movies.

American Kenpo Karate Academy, San Diego Kenpo, Colorado Self-Defense, Chi-Life Denver

Luke S. has studied martial arts for 25+ years in 3 different cities under 5 different masters. He specializes in passing his knowledge of self-defense along to those who require it. He is a qualified authority in Karate, personal protection, kickboxing street-smart awareness and time-efficient training.

Search Marketing

25 Projects Completed

Luke S. has written SEO articles for several different websites on a wide variety of topics. Some subjects include alternative careers for teachers, kettlebell training and protein shakes. His experience with marketing in the analog world as well as online make him an excellent writing candidate in this area.

Entertainment

5 Projects Completed

Luke S. writes articles based on the entertainment world when required by assignment or goaded by over exposure. His extensive experience in this area qualify him to write about actors, musicians, authors, music, television and film. 20 years in rock music and intermittent stints as an actor have given him insight into the underbelly of a rarely seen world.

 

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