Melanie Allen, Author at Partners in Fire

Amazon Rebrands “Twitch Prime” to “Prime Gaming” to Woo Gamers with More Content

Amazon, the monolith that owns Twitch, has rebranded its gaming offerings, previously called Twitch Prime, to Prime Gaming. This move puts the gaming service on par with Amazon’s other Prime offerings, including music, reading, and the shipping services that made Amazon famous. What Is Prime Gaming? Prime Gaming is the new name for Amazon’s video …

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Anything Worth Doing is Worth Doing Poorly

1 Comment / Lifestyle, Blog, Wellness / By Melanie Allen

Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly. I’ve seen this quote floating around Twitter and even on Reddit. And you know what? It speaks to me. Because it’s true. If something is worth doing – it is worth doing poorly. And I know that flies in the face of conventional wisdom- which is the sister …

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Too Many Discord Servers? Here’s How to Find the Best

2 Comments / Passion Fire, Blog, Gaming / By Melanie Allen

Are you a content creator looking for a new way to connect and interact with your audience? Maybe it’s time to look into Discord. There are discord servers available for any and every interest. Thousands of people use the app every day to chat with friends, engage with their favorite creators, and even play games …

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101 Fun Things to Draw When You’re Bored

Passion Fire, The Arts / By Melanie Allen

There are many proven benefits to drawing, even for those who don’t consider themselves to be artists. Drawing or doodling can help with concentration and help you stay focused. Drawing can also alleviate boredom and help you improve your artistic skills. Whether you are trying to pay attention in a board meeting or waiting for …

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The Best Journals and Planners for 2022

Lifestyle, Blog, Productivity / By Melanie Allen

A new planner or journal is one of the best gifts you can give yourself (and others!). These tools can help you increase your productivity, set goals, make lists, arrange your thoughts, and even jot down ideas and stories for later. Journals and planners are must-haves for anyone trying to organize their life. Here we …

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The 25 Most Famous Paintings of All Time!

Passion Fire, The Arts / By Melanie Allen

Fantastic artwork is all around us. Some paintings are so ingrained in our cultural iconography that we see them displayed in pop culture and don’t even always get that there’s a famous painting behind it. Others are household names that even the most disinterested in art could point out. To celebrate these paintings, we’ve developed …

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Blog Growth Strategies – Our 49th Month Blogging

Blog Strategies / By Melanie Allen

Our 49th-month blogging had some ups and downs. Although we miraculously pulled off 30K page views, it was very touch and go for a while. A strong finish helped us achieve our goals this month, and we’re hoping that this strength continues for a formidable start to the new year! 49th Month Update Readership Our …

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Streamlabs Promises Changes in Wake of Legal and Technical Issues: Is it Enough?

Gaming, Passion Fire / By Melanie Allen

Streamlabs, a software development company with a focus on broadcasting and live streaming, is facing a litany of problems that might affect streamers. These problems range from software delays that cause lags in a stream to legal challenges due to possible trademark infringement. Steamers who use the platform need to consider the future of the …

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Mee6 Bot: How to Use the Best Moderation Bot on Discord

Gaming, Passion Fire / By Melanie Allen

The MEE6 Bot is one of the best Discord bots out there. It has a ton of functionality and is perfect for all of your Discord moderation needs. However, for those new to Discord and making their first server, it can be confusing. There’s a lot to learn about integrating MEE6 into your server and …

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25 Apps That Pay You To Play Games

Gaming, Passion Fire / By Melanie Allen

We all know that playing games is fun, but what if we get paid to play games? Here are the best apps that pay you to play games for free. The best way to make extra money is by doing something you enjoy. If you’re a gaming enthusiast, know that you can get paid to …

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