SonicWeekly.com
I write feature articles on music industry trends for Sonic Weekly.
This job involves writing insightful articles about the music industry for musicians. I research trends and interview artists and industry pros. The goal of these pieces is to offer insights, inspiration, and useful information to independent musicians working to succeed in this industry. The challenge is to make these articles both entertaining and very informative.
FavorIdeas.com
I write feature articles on current wedding trends for Favor Ideas.
This job involves researching hot new trends for marrying couples brainstorming for their weddings. I conduct interviews with industry professionals, and when subject matter demands it, I collect images for the articles. The goal with these pieces is to create edgy, compelling reading that appeals to a young, style-conscious audience.
Barnyard Computers
Website Copy & Press Releases
I created almost all of the copy for this website along with one other writer, the fabulous and talented Emily Jenkins. The goal here was to be fresh and funny, bringing a unique spin to a generally bland and bloated industry. I also wrote two press releases for the Barnyard, which received excellent play in the media.
Green Day Website
I have written virtually all of the content for this website.
The goal of this project is to generate edgy, up-to-date content on the band Green Day that appeals to their fanbase. At a time when the Internet is flooded with Green Day-mania, I endeavor to create uniquely insightful, well-researched content that offers fans a more in-depth look at their favorite band than is usually offered.
Bizsession: Your One Stop Business Portal
I have contributed several informational articles to this website.
See examples of my work in:
  • Business: Ergonomics and Modern Workspace Design
  • Graphics and Multimedia: Using Graffiti Art to Sell Small Business
  • Internet and WWW: Standards-Based Web Design and the Evolution of the Internet
  • Printing and Publishing: The Renaissance of Independent Publishing Online
  • Travel: Adventure Travel
Search Engine Optimized Blog Entries
An example of some SEO writing I did for Wetleads.com.
The mortgage leads industry is a competitive field. This is truer than ever now that the business is online. This SEO writing allowed Wetleads to gain an edge on its competitors by drawing prospective clients to the company website like bees to honey.
Review of Promises Not Kept: The Betrayal of Social Change in the Third World by John Isbister
I wrote this piece for a quarterly review of the state of Education in Environmental Studies.
Promises Not Kept is a 150-page textbook that serves as an introduction to the field of International Development Studies. The assignment in this case was to summarize the text and review its acceptability as a beginners’ handbook.
"Ethics" Article Abstract
An example of my technical/academic work.
This is an abstract I wrote for a reference book on literary criticism.
The Secret to Eternal Life
An example of my short fiction.
Ely is a little boy with a wild imagination and a bad case of existential angst. He is convinced that there must be a way out of the humdrum world of mortality, but can the secret truly be found in his own backyard?
Waiting for the Call
This is an example of my short fiction.
In this story, a very worried daughter wages war with a silent telephone, waiting desperately for news about her parent’s condition.