No One Likes to Write About Themselves, But Here We Are
A Life Distilled Into Eight Lines
I was a fat baby. Some speculate I've remained the same weight since birth, bestowing a low wind-resistance that eventually led to a Track & Field scholarship at Auburn. After college, I slowed to a walk for a stint on the runway in NYC. Then, in an act of reverse-evolution, I transformed from land animal to creature of the sea. After 15 years as an Ocean Lifeguard and EMT with San Diego Fire-Rescue, I decided surfing and saving newbs from the briny deep wasn’t as much fun as relocating to Idaho to snowboard and play with words all day.
Now they call me "Core Lord of the Word Forge."
On Writing
I'm wired to write. It started as soon as I learned how, composing silly songs and award-winning poems (see: Monster Soup Surprise) as a young'n, which progressed to short stories and studying creative writing and literature in college.
Despite my affinity for writing, a deep desire to help others and get paid to surf guided me elsewhere. But after hundreds or rescues and years of abusing my skin in the glamorous world of ocean rescue and emergency medicine, with nothing but zero professional writing experience and a damn good cover letter, I worked and wormed my way into my first copywriting role.
I took to it like a duck in a glove, or whatever. In short order, I gained the trust of creative directors, designers, and fellow writers to autonomously handle a variety of projects, from composing an entire catalog to acting as the primary driver of social media copy and sales assets.
I do enjoy a solo endeavor, but thrive as a member of a team. Collaboration with you and your crew is key to creating compelling copy with a defined voice that rings true to both you and your audience.
But really, the best part of working with me is that I love doing it.
Drop a Line
Sun Valley, ID
