About the Author

Technical Writing, Editing, and Community Management

James Payne is formerly the Content Director of the developer-facing websites at TechnologyAdvice and TechRepublic, including Developer.com, CodeGuru, HTMLGoodies, TechRepublic, and DatabaseJournal. During his tenure, he was responsible for leading the content strategy for a B2B audience, helping unite customers and vendors of technology. Among the topics covered under his helm included: Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, HTML, programming, game development, web development, content management, search engine optimization (SEO), digital marketing, project management, and practically every programming language. He was also the Community Manager for 11 related forums, and the TechRepublic forums.

James Payne was previously the Editor-in-Chief of the Developer Shed communities – a network consisting of 14 websites and forums dedicated to software development, web design, hardware, software, web hosting technology, social media, and search engine optimization (SEO). He wore many hats in his time at Developer Shed, including Community Manager, Writer, Social Media Manager, Software Tester, and Programmer, to name a few.

As a nonfiction writer and editor, James has covered virtually every programming language and technology, including: PHP, Python, Perl, Java, Ruby-on-Rails, Django, jQuery, JavaScript, Ajax, XML, HTML, CSS/CSS3, WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Mambo, Vbulletin, Social Media Optimization, SEO, Flash, MySQL, MSSQL, .NET, Visual Basic, C/C#, C++, ASP.NET, mobile development, hardware and software guides, web hosting reviews, and many others.

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Fiction and Publishing

In addition to his technical work, James is also the Editor-in-Chief and founder of the science fiction and fantasy magazine, Garbled Transmissions, where he publishes fiction short stories, comic book and movie reviews, and articles on Magic the Gathering by veteran and unpublished writers alike.

He is also the founder and publisher of Writershack and SEOShack, two websites and communities devoted to writers, editors, publishers, and agents from every genre and topic. The sites also features articles on the publishing industry, editorial advice, and highlights markets that are currently seeking submissions.

In his free time, James Payne also writes adult horror short stories and novels, as well as fantasy novels and fiction for Young Adults. Overall, his writing has appeared in print and on the web over 4,000 times.

Digital Marketing and SEO

James Payne has over 15 years experience in Digital marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), content management, and Social Media Marketing. Working for companies such as SEOChat.com, Internet Marketing Ninjas, and WSI, Inc., James Payne also consults on a freelance basis, providing onboarding, website and SEO analysis, website audits, and content strategy for businesses of all shapes and sizes.

Freelance Writing

In addition to technical articles and fiction, James has been contracted to write documentation and stories for the financial, business, aerospace, legal, medical, and lifestyle industries.

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