Christina Gorton

Mom +4, Tech Writer & Educator. Marketing Program Manager

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

AHHH! Just saw my Learning JavaScript Animations with @greensock course launched today on LinkedIn Learning. 😍

https://t.co/65bzFfIKOe

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

Me: almost drops $95 on new Neocolor II set

Also me: realizes I barely touch the small set I already own

So I tested my cheap iCrayons vs Neocolor IIs side by side.

The results? I've been sleeping on the budget option.
https://t.co/xJcgLCG5XL

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

New week, new YouTube video:

Struggle with watercolors? Try these 3 alternatives.
https://t.co/qijQTGZDmH

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

Guess what? I'm on YouTube.
Did I create a ridiculous thumbnail for this video? Yes.

Should you watch it anyway? Also, yes.

If you are spending too much time focusing on the fundamentals and forgetting to have fun, this one is for you. 🐸

https://t.co/1B3TtDawvt

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@AritDeveloper 🥳🎉

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

Guess what? I'm on YouTube.
Did I create a ridiculous thumbnail for this video? Yes.

Should you watch it anyway? Also, yes.

If you are spending too much time focusing on the fundamentals and forgetting to have fun, this one is for you. 🐸

https://t.co/1B3TtDawvt

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

@hirokonishimura Thanks 🙏

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

Job hunting as a generalist?

My latest newsletter explores how to navigate a market that wants specialists but needs versatility.

Plus practical tips for when your resume doesn't fit neatly into a box!
https://t.co/YmtlP16Wre

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

Job hunting as a generalist?

My latest newsletter explores how to navigate a market that wants specialists but needs versatility.

Plus practical tips for when your resume doesn't fit neatly into a box!
https://t.co/YmtlP16Wre

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

Aside from BlueSky, I am now also on Substack.

Come hangout:
https://t.co/2K0SiyQZEg

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

Starting to post more over on @bluesky .

@coffeecraftcode.bsky.social

Come say hi if you are over there too

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

Starting to post more over on @bluesky .

@coffeecraftcode.bsky.social

Come say hi if you are over there too

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

@hirokonishimura Glasses, earrings, necklaces... all favorites of the little chaos makers 😂

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

Excited about Hacktoberfest but feeling intimidated by Git?

Check out this quick blog post to learn 5 key terms and 3 git commands to help you contribute to your favorite open-source projects.

https://t.co/L64uCJ9M3X

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

Are you participating in any art challenges this month? Check out this blog post for 5 fun challenges you can join now. It's not too late!

https://t.co/9l3aWRYr80

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

Day 2 Prompts: Goose and Sparkle

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I'm not participating in Inktober this year, but I'm trying out a new art style and participating in #peachtober and #bardotbrushtober.

Day 1 prompts: Snail and Daisy

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It's day 2 of Hacktoberfest! 💻
I am revamping another older blog post.
Check it out to:

- Learn open-source etiquette

- Get 4 quick tips for quality contributions.

https://t.co/qbuxIwzv1U

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Link to the old blog post if you prefer checking that out: https://t.co/DiGGKH0oVS

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

It's October 1st, which means it is the first day of Hacktoberfest.

I'm revamping an old blog post to give you 7 quick tips for getting started contributing to open-source, even if you aren't sure how.

You can read more here: https://t.co/EUizc1pVWi

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

Revisions are hard, especially when you fall in love with a sentence, scene, or character.

Check out my blog to learn: 4 Mistakes Writers Make by Being Precious with Their Words

https://t.co/GpUWDOzlKx

[Christina Gorton @coffeecraftcode]

Am I funny? Not particularly.
Do I now get feedback like:
“Oh my goodness! This story cracked me up! You are incredible at dialogue?”

Yes.
Check out this post to learn about the book I read to add humor to my Children's Picture Book writing.

https://t.co/QUxN5RsCjO