Writing

Writing

I’ve been a journalist, copywriter, editor, comedy writer, academic ghostwriter, branded content writer, game show question writer, and any other kind of writer in-between.
Here is some of my favorite writerly work:
Celebrity Q&As
Timothy Olyphant
Olga Kurylenko (1, 2)
Chris Hardwick
Lucy Boynton
Rosa Salazar
Eva Green
The Naked and Famous

FOX TV Stations
High school sweethearts who overcame cancer and strokes beat COVID-19 with help of caring doctor
‘Masked Singer’ prop bets: Fictional wagers you wish you could place this season
Yes, FOX has a new television show dedicated entirely to LEGOs — here’s why you should watch
US Poets Laureate to share love of prose in Library of Congress Zoom video series
‘COVID-19 Messengers’ Instagram account organizes volunteers to run errands for those in need

ABC Owned TV Stations
Boy with Down syndrome wants ‘Boy Meets World’s’ Rider Strong to send him a birthday greeting
Bride helps bridesmaid get engaged at her own wedding
Happy Festivus! What you need to know about the holiday for the rest of us
5 Wes Craven movies that helped shape horror cinema
'Grease,' 'Legally Blonde' and other back-to-school movies that earn an A+
Take a tour inside the car wash staffed by employees with autism

Time Out Los Angeles
The 7 Best Chipotles in LA
20 LA online dating cliches and what they really mean
You'll never guess which of these LA neighborhoods are real or fake
20 words, terms and phrases that LA locals need
7 people you'll definitely meet in an LA improv class
10 excuses to tell your family about why you’re staying in LA for the holidays

Thought Catalog
12 Most Eligible Bachelorettes from ‘The Simpsons’

Circa Interactive
Ghostwriting Samples

Books
Have You Heard The One About …(Skyhorse Publishing, 2017)
We Put the Spring in Springfield: Chronicling the Golden Era of The Simpsons (Thought Catalog, 2014)

Digiday
Media Trends Roadmap Whitepaper (Branded Content)

Netflix
Film/TV Synopses

Anthem Sports & Entertainment
Black History Month Hosted by Steve Harvey:
Wrote promo copy and conceived trivia questions (examples 1, 2, and 3)
Parking Lot Payday: Wrote trivia questions for show as well as social copy (link to episodes)
Vinyl Obsession Newsletter: Created weekly newsletter about vinyl record community while promoting Vinyl Obsession series (examples 1, 2, and 3)
GameTV: Created newsletter with unique games/puzzles while promoting GameTV programming (examples 1 and 2)

Dick Clark Productions/American Music Awards
Can Bruno Mars Beat Michael Jackson’s Record for AMA Wins?

MTV News
Tai the Elephant’s 7 Greatest Moments

Many, many more samples available upon request.