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How to Rule at Creative Freelancing: 34 Hard-earned Tips
May 11, 2015To hell with clickbait. This, right here, is an old-school, comprehensive, in-depth feature article, based on a whole bunch of hard-earned…
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Hailstorm Radio Advertising Specialists: we are live!
May 11, 2015This proud announcement is actually five months overdue. But, in my defence, we have been busy. Which is a good…
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This One Easy Thing Makes You Both Thinner and Smarter!
May 6, 2015Unlike garbage clickbait with headlines just like this one, I’ve actually started doing something that is legitimately enjoyable, helps me to…
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Book Review: “Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln”, by Dorris Kearns Goodwin
May 3, 2015I recently finished (audio) “reading” Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, by Dorris Kearns Goodwin. Narrated by Richard…
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“Blitzbok Sevens Tournament” TV ad by Love Digital (written by, and starring, Gord Laws)
January 26, 2015When budget is limited and you need to make a TV ad for a beloved national team, there’s only one…
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Gord Laws’: Voice Artist Samples on Soundcloud
January 25, 2015A large collection of my voice-overs from the last few years in the Industry can be found here on Soundcloud….
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Tony the Pony from Benoni
September 24, 2014A poem I wrote back in 2012 about an heroic steed who fought for love and his beliefs against oppressive…
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Business Day “Understand Your Country (Or Lose It)” Campaign Wins 2014 Silver Loerie
September 23, 2014I’m very chuffed to report that the “Understand Your Country” three-TV-ad campaign that I wrote for Business Day during 2013 has been…
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Gord Laws Archive: “King of the Fat Guys” (Men’s Health), 2013 PICA-Award Winner
August 24, 2014When I lost more than 65kg in 14 months during 2009/10, the process was as intense emotionally as it was physically. When…
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Pen & Ink: “Metallica Drawings” by Gord Laws (1999)
June 15, 2014I’m really attached to these old drawings I did during my final high-school year at Eden College Craighall in 1999….
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Toon: “Threecan” & “Nake” by Gord Laws (2013)
June 15, 2014I really enjoy drawing critters. They pop into my mind and I need sorta “release” them by banging them out…
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Toon: “Hypercondramouse” by Gord Laws (2006)
June 9, 2014I like this little guy, even if I do feel a bit guilty for deliberately creating a creature that is always…
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Toon: “The Dull-Eye Llama” by Gord Laws (2011)
June 9, 2014I was sitting at Yamada Sushi with my buddy Dale, when suddenly I burst out laughing, as I do when…
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Gord Laws Archive: Interview with Jonathan Davis (2008)
June 2, 2014There are several good stories that have their origins in the night of Coke Fest, 2008. This Q&A that I…
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Gord Laws Archive: Interview With Corey Taylor (2009)
May 31, 2014This was an incredibly rad interview, and definitely one of my most memorable ever. I got to interview Corey Taylor…
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Gord Laws (Lovingly) Parts Ways With OwenKessel. Gun Now For Hire
May 1, 2014After two great years working with the good people of OwenKessel, Creative Director and Head of Copy Gord Laws has…
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Gord Laws Signs with Tongue Twisters for Voice Representation
May 1, 2014It’s an exciting time. I’m proud to announce that I have been signed as a voice artist with esteemed Cape…
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Six Simple Tips for Unblocking “Writer’s Block” (From a Guy Who Writes a Lot)
April 25, 2014I don’t believe in “writer’s block” any more than I do “brick-layer’s block” or “accountant’s block”. I have, however, experienced…
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FHM is Dead. Long Live FHM!
April 11, 2014I suppose we all knew the day would come sooner or later. And by “we”, I don’t only mean the…
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The Boy Who Forgot How to Sleep
March 24, 2014Even with the edge filed off,Your fingers find my chalkboard.Screw my lid on from the inside,And try to punch some…
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High-carb/Low-fat vs “Banting”: a Man Who Lost 67kg (147lb)’s Experience
January 7, 2014Liz – one of the people whom I try to help with weight-loss motivation and information by sharing my trials…
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FHM’s “The Break Up” TV ad, with OwenKessel
December 19, 2013This is a really exciting piece of work for me. As you may know, or have read in the About…
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Gord Laws Discusses OwenKessel & the FHM Ad Account on Adlip
December 19, 2013Adlip is a site that discusses and analyses the SA Advertising Industry. They interviewed me about my role at OwenKessel, our advertising…
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Gord Laws Voice Samples: Supersport Varsity Sports TV promos
December 12, 2013From time to time, I get to voice promo stings for Supersport’s Varsity Sports programming. It’s a fun voice to…
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Gord Laws Voice Samples: FHM 100 Sexiest 2013 Radio ads
December 12, 2013A pair of radio ads I voiced (and wrote) for FHM’s annual 100 Sexiest issue, 2013. A lot of fun,…
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Gord Laws Voice Sample: Audiomilitia “Depression Hotline”
December 12, 2013An ad I voiced for my buddies at AudioMilitia. They do amazing sound engineering and composition stuff. Written by the…
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Pica Awards 2013: Gord Laws Wins “Health & Wellness” Category
December 11, 2013The annual Pica Awards (referred to, somewhat optimistically, by some, as “the Oscars of the SA Magazine Industry”) were held…
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Gord Laws’ Voice-overs: KFC’s “Man vs World” ads
December 11, 2013A series of many, many TV ads (and numerous radio ads) I’ve voiced for KFC’s “Man vs World” campaign since…
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Toon: “Advertising Robot” by Gord Laws (2013)
December 10, 2013A little toon I drew after a particularly rough deadline recently: A robot that produces emotions on demand. People in…
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Toon: “Dogfish” by Gord Laws (2013)
December 9, 2013A little companion I created for my dear friends Ryan and Jade Neebe. They’re not allowed dogs where they live,…