Tom Badgett

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I began my career as a small-town radio announcer after high school. That experience led to a television and documentary film career. I worked as a residential childcare worker for delinquent boys, taught speech and theater, computer technology and programming, color photography and technical writing as a college teacher. I owned one of the first computer stores in the country, was a co-founder of an Internet service provider in the 1990’s (US Internet -- USIT), and several other businesses in the 2000’s. I served as a technical writer for national magazines, including PC, Popular Electronics, and Digital News. I published some 60 technical books and produced 30 video training courses about computer technology.
My BA degree is in English and
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Tom Badgett Just keep writing. And don't be afraid to throw away an hour's work or a day's work if it isn't what you wanted . . .but NOT writing is paralyzing. …moreJust keep writing. And don't be afraid to throw away an hour's work or a day's work if it isn't what you wanted . . .but NOT writing is paralyzing. (less)
Tom Badgett Job freedom! I've been working at home since long before COVID forced it on many people. Even when I worked for national magazines, I worked at home. …moreJob freedom! I've been working at home since long before COVID forced it on many people. Even when I worked for national magazines, I worked at home. I always have liked that.(less)
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