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Will Dowell

@willdowell.bsky.social

cellist, educator, writer

40 Followers  |  85 Following  |  10 Posts  |  Joined: 10.12.2024  |  1.8695

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The Unwinnable Submission Guide - Unwinnable You have stories to tell. We want to hear them. We are always searching for new voices to add to the conversation at Unwinnable and we firmly believe that personal experience is the foundation of a gr...

We're looking for pitches for all sections of our Exploits mag -- yep, even Games! Word count is ~375 for a section essay and ~500 for a meta essay, and pay is $10 for a section essay and $25 for a meta essay.

More details on our submissions page: unwinnable.com/submissions/

06.08.2025 23:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 43    ๐Ÿ” 31    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Hey Polygon friends, I have opportunities for feature for @unwinnable.com! No pitch necessary, just DM me and we'll figure it out.

Doesn't have to be whatever your beat is/was.

If you had a piece in progress that is not going to be published I can help too.

01.05.2025 16:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 121    ๐Ÿ” 71    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

One thing I regularly forget is how much teaching energizes me. I'll drive over worried about some random thing and I'll leave in a much better mood. Just trying to help these kids improve is extremely satisfying.

07.01.2025 02:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Are you a dev for a game on a Nintendo system, a journalist, or a person with a cool Nintendo-related story to tell? And do you have a decent mic? We'd love to have you as a guest on our show!

Reach out to me or @gamepodular.com for more info if you're interested

Worth noting, it's not paid

03.01.2025 22:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Next year will be a blend of reengaging with music and writing. Alongside finding more work of course. Iโ€™m still figuring things out but there should be plenty of professional and personal projects for 2025.

30.12.2024 20:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m extremely grateful of the opportunity to perform in Peru and give multiple masterclasses to university and conservatory students. It both showed me what I could do as a teacher and how much I need to grow as a musician.

30.12.2024 20:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This year has been chaotic. From finishing my masterโ€™s to the craziness of auditions, gigs, and finding work. Itโ€™s been a surprising adventure.

30.12.2024 20:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This piece is fantastic! Also thank you for linking Blom's "Challenging Linearity" piece. I'm excited to read that later.

17.12.2024 18:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

First time singing as tenor. Definitely higher than I am comfortable with, but I survived!

15.12.2024 17:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Last night was a 7-11 pm cocktail party gig in Raleigh. Today I prep for a church gig on Sunday in Greensboro (First time being paid to sing!). First time also singing as a tenor (I usually sing bass). It'll be a fun time.

14.12.2024 20:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In terms of my writing/media work, I've written for Unwinnable, Fanbyte, and Rock Paper Shotgun. I also hosted the 10 Minute Gaming Podcast from 2020-2021. I hope to get back into writing/podcasting in the new year.

12.12.2024 02:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As a cellist, I have performed and taught internationally in both North and South America. I currently maintain an active schedule teaching and gigging in North Carolina (and surrounding states).

12.12.2024 02:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi! I'm Will and I'm a freelance troublemaker. I disappeared from the internet to complete graduate school. Now that I've finished I figured it would be a good time to back into freelancing. I am both an independent musician and writer.

12.12.2024 02:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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11.12.2024 17:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

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