Blog Content Calendar

Purpose

Track planned, in-progress, and published blog posts to maintain consistent monthly publishing cadence supporting AI career transition.

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October 2025

Week of Oct 14-20

• Finalize first post: "Building a Personal Consultant AI System"
  • Status: Content draft
  • Target publish: Oct 21, 2025
  • Length: 1,500-2,500 words
  • Tags: AI, Architecture, Python, Personal AI, MCP Servers
  • Distribution: LinkedIn (primary), Twitter

Week of Oct 21-27

• Published: Personal Consultant AI System (Oct 21)
• Plan next post: Credit Workflow Application

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November 2025

Week of Nov 4-10

• Post idea: "Automating Credit Risk Workflows with Python"
  • Focus: Credit Risk Workflow application
  • Audience: Risk professionals + Python developers
  • Topics: Workflow automation, process optimization, Python
  • Length: 1,200-1,800 words
  • Tags: Python, Risk Management, Automation, Process Optimization

Week of Nov 11-17

• Post idea: "My 8-Bit Computer Journey: From Ben Eater to Working CPU"
  • Focus: Hardware project and learning journey
  • Audience: Electronics enthusiasts + career transitioners
  • Topics: Electronics, Digital Logic, Learning, Portfolio Projects
  • Length: 1,500-2,000 words
  • Tags: Electronics, Hardware, Learning Journey, Portfolio Projects

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December 2025

Week of Dec 2-8

• Post idea: "AI Career Transition: 6 Months of Learning and Building"
  • Focus: Career transition progress and insights
  • Audience: Career changers, hiring managers
  • Topics: Career transition, skill development, portfolio building
  • Length: 1,500-2,500 words
  • Tags: Career Transition, AI, Learning Journey, Portfolio

Week of Dec 16-22

• Post idea: "2025 Review & 2026 Goals: AI Journey Continues"
  • Focus: Year in review and future plans
  • Audience: Network and potential employers
  • Topics: Reflection, goals, progress tracking
  • Length: 1,000-1,500 words
  • Tags: Goals, Career, Reflection, AI

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January 2026

Week of Jan 6-12

• Post idea: "Risk Management Meets AI: The Future of Financial Services"
  • Focus: Strategic thinking about AI in risk management
  • Audience: Financial services professionals, AI leaders
  • Topics: Risk management, AI applications, financial services
  • Length: 1,800-2,500 words
  • Tags: Risk Management, AI, Financial Services, Strategic Thinking

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Post Ideas Backlog

Portfolio Project Deep-Dives:

• FreeAgent Invoice Agent: OAuth integration and financial automation
• Health Agent: Parkrun tracking and quantified self
• Location Agent: Geolocation analysis and movement patterns
• Interactive CV Website: This very site as a portfolio piece
• Barings/Daiwa Investigation projects: Historical perspective

Technical Tutorials:

• "Building an MCP Server for Gmail Integration"
• "Multi-Agent Systems: Architecture and Coordination"
• "Context Management in AI Systems: The UFC Approach"
• "OAuth 2.0 Implementation in Python: A Practical Guide"

Career Transition Insights:

• "From 300-Person Team Leader to Python Developer: Lessons Learned"
• "How My Risk Management Experience Informs My AI Work"
• "Portfolio Projects vs Resume: What Actually Gets Interviews"
• "LinkedIn Optimization for AI Career Transition"

Learning Journey:

• "Python Learning Path: From Scripts to Production Systems"
• "Understanding AI Systems Through Building Them"
• "Books and Resources That Changed My AI Journey"
• "The Value of Learning in Public"

Quantified Self & Productivity:

• "273 Parkruns and Counting: Data-Driven Fitness"
• "Automating Life Management: My Personal AI Infrastructure"
• "Overcoming Procrastination with AI and Automation"
• "GTD + AI: Modern Task Management"

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Monthly Publishing Goals

Target Cadence: 1 post per month

• Realistic: Sustainable alongside portfolio work and job search
• Consistent: Builds audience and demonstrates commitment
• Quality over quantity: Well-researched, valuable content

Length Guidelines:

• Technical deep-dives: 1,500-2,500 words
• Project showcases: 1,000-1,500 words
• Quick insights: 500-800 words

Distribution Strategy:

1. Publish on blog (gavinslater.com/blog)
2. Share on LinkedIn with summary and key insights
3. Tweet summary with link
4. RSS feed for subscribers
5. Reference in job applications and networking

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Success Metrics

Engagement:

• LinkedIn shares and comments
• Twitter engagement
• Direct messages/inquiries from posts
• RSS subscribers (if trackable)

Career Impact:

• Posts referenced in job interviews
• Connections made through content
• Portfolio demonstration (showing technical writing)
• Thought leadership establishment

Content Quality:

• Clear, actionable insights
• Technical accuracy
• Professional presentation
• SEO optimization

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Content Creation Workflow

Planning (Week 1)

1. Choose topic from calendar
2. Research and outline
3. Identify code examples/diagrams needed
4. Set target length and tags

Writing (Week 2)

1. Draft full content
2. Add code snippets and examples
3. Create/find supporting images
4. Write compelling title and excerpt

Editing (Week 3)

1. Review and revise
2. Check technical accuracy
3. Optimize for SEO
4. Proofread for grammar/clarity

Publishing (Week 4)

1. Add to /content/blog/
2. Test locally
3. Commit and deploy
4. Share on social media
5. Monitor engagement

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Notes & Ideas

Post Topics to Explore:

• Multi-agent coordination patterns
• Context efficiency in AI systems
• Real-world API integration challenges
• Balancing senior experience with junior technical skills
• The value of "learning in public"

Audience Development:

• Engage with AI community on LinkedIn
• Comment on related posts
• Share others' content
• Build genuine connections
• Participate in relevant discussions

Content Repurposing:

• LinkedIn posts → Blog deep-dives
• Twitter threads → Full articles
• Project documentation → Technical tutorials
• Interview prep → Career insights

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Last Updated: October 8, 2025 Review Frequency: Weekly Publishing Day: Typically Monday (best for LinkedIn engagement)