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Things I believe: Specialization is for insects and that there are no small stories, only small writers.
With experience that goes from small town to the big city, no one ever accuses me of being an eletist snob or a clueless rube. I provide clean and engaging copy that sings, dances and makes you want to slap your mama. Take a gander at the proof at the Word docs/links below or at the PDFs at http://www.writeontimepcs.com/samples.php. |
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| Work Samples |
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General features |
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(Magazine BLU)
What is man's fascination with classic cars? A peek into the spiritual and romantic appeal of classic highway metal.
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(Out & About)
A look at how young adults are changing the face of modern religion.
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(Main Line Today)
A glimpse into high school life from students at some of the Main Line's top public and private high schools.
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(Main Line Today)
A well-off Main Line couple fosters togetherness not at the country club, but at the high-stakes poker table.
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(Delaware Bride)
A man-to-man primer on what guys need to do to smooth the wedding process.
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(Main Line Today)
After 50 years at the top of its game, Keystone Helicopter was ready to make the next step. All it took was a lot of vision, capital and one man determined to preserve the historic company's legacy.
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Columns/essays |
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(Out & About magazine)
In a world where the meaning of manhood is constantly being debated, a definition that crosses all boundaries.
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(Metro Philadelphia)
Along with the great masters of classical music, I'm trying to further my child's funk aptitude with a little James Brown.
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Travel |
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(Magazine BLU)
Even during a dreary spring weekend, Boston offers history, glamour and romance.
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(Daily Local News, West Chester, Pa.)
A West Chester author creates the first detailed travel guide to the Brandywine Valley of Pennsylvania and Delaware.
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(Daily Local News, West Chester, Pa.)
The primative luxury of Ladera Resort sits high atop the picturesque peaks of the West Indies' St. Lucia, a perfect spot for a honeymoon or simply a taste of the decadently exotic.
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Business/Techology |
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(Main Line Today)
Two Main Line executives are at the leading edge of the next wave of electronic visuals - organic light emitting diodes.
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(Main Line Today)
While most office coffee has a reputation for being awful, one company has developed a system that fulfills the need for high-quality java while keeping wayward coffee drinkers in the workplace.
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Arts/Entertainment |
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(Delaware Today)
David Bromberg has helped bring music back to downtown Wilmington while the city has helped bring him back to his music.
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(Delaware Today)
Wilmington, Del., is widely known as the birthplace of jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown, but "Brownie" was only part of a rich and vibrant jazz culture in this city.
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(Out & About)
A Q&A with legendary Philadelphia DJ Pierre Robert on the occasion of his 25th anniversary with rock station WMMR
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(Delaware Today)
Service piece on how to get started as an art collector, including sidebars on displaying are, regional artists of note and how to value art.
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(Out & About magazine)
Arts groups face the constant challenge of expanding programming while budgets shrink.
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Food/Drink |
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(Delaware Today)
We highlight the state's best wine lists.
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(Out & About magazine)
With the growth in popularity of craft brewed beers, the big corporate brewers look to their smaller competitors for ideas and inspiration.
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Web writing |
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(Main Line Media)
Web copy for www.innotap.com, the Web site for Innotap, a leading producer of real-time decision management software for the energy trading industry.
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(Signal Hill)
Complete Web copy for a retirement home in Tacoma, Wash.
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Home & Design |
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(Magazine BLU)
As the New Jersey shore sees a boom in modern seaside homes, here are a few costing $3 million and up to set your sights on.
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Living Green |
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(Delaware Today)
Great ideas for going green from around Delaware.
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| Work Info |
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Expertise |
| Copywriter |
5 Years |
| Writer |
20 Years |
| Copy Editor |
15 Years |
Specialty |
| Arts & Humanities |
20 Years |
| Business (general) |
20 Years |
| General assignment |
20 Years |
Total Media Industry Experience
20 Years |
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
Out & About magazine, Wilmington, Del. (11+), Delaware Today magazine, Wilmington, Del. (11+), Philadelphia Metro, Philadelphia, Pa. (11+), CityLife magazine, Wilmington, Del. (6-10), Main Line Today magazine, Newtown Square, Pa. (6-10), Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pa. (3-5) |
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Signal Hill Communications, Raleigh, N.C. (6-10), Main Line Media (3-5), Vector Communications, Laurel Springs, N.J. (3-5), Smithworks Design Communications, West Chester, Pa (1-2) |
Other Work History
Reporter, copy editor, news editor, photographer, page designer and for daily and community newspapers in Philadelphia, southcentral Pennsylvania, Arizona and South Carolina.
Public relations writer, University of South Carolina Deparment of Media Relations |
Computer Skills
Word, Quark, Photoshop, Windows and Mac operating platforms, qualified printer reset button presser and ink cartridge shaker |
Technical Skills
35 mm and digital photography, pop culture and slang interpretation, digital photo editing, turn-it-off-and-on-again based computer repair |
Equipment
Human brain 1.0 (equipped with word processing software and StreetSmarts and BookSmarts peripherals), Pentium 4 desktop computer with Windows XP, laptop computer, engaging smile, digital vox recorder, digital camera, great phone voice, high-speed Internet connection |
Foreign Language Skills
Southern (specialize in Low Country and Midlands South Carolina), Northeastern (emphasis on Philly/Delaware Valley), Southwestern (Arizona/SoCal emphasis) |
References
Ask and ye shall receive. |
Awards
Awarded four years consecutively by the South Carolina Press Association, Twice or Three Times Weekly Division (First Place in Business Reporting, 1995 and 1996; Third Place in Business Reporting, 1993 and 1994; Third Place in Local News Reporting, 1996) |
Associations
Mediabistro.com AvantGuild; Brandywine Valley Writers Group |
Other
Bachelor of arts degree in news/editorial journalism, University of South Carolina
Multi-year participation in Wilmington (Del.) Writer's Workshop, Penn Writer's Conference and South Carolina Press Association workshops and conferences.
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Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Philadelphia, PA. I am willing to travel regionally. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car. |
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