Founder, Write Now!
Writing coach and workshop leader for creative and professional writers.
Writer, Editor & Consultant
Write and edit for electronic and print mediums that cater to consumer and trade customers. Develop content strategies for Web sites and new businesses.
ePods Inc, Seattle, WA * Creative Director, Web Experience * August '99 - August '00
Headed up the Web Experience team. Responsible for creating a site that was magazine-like in presentation and tone, and aimed at presenting a friendly, easy introduction to the Web and its resources. Established the vision, voice, content and overall design of a start-up site that complemented a larger business model. Managed a team of 13 people that included producers, writers, editors and designers. As a member of the executive team, formulated product and brand strategies and production processes. Worked closely with all departments—IT, business development, operations, manufacturing, marketing/PR and customer support.
Ark Interface, Seattle, WA * Editor, Internet Publishing * September '97 - August '99
Managed, edited and wrote content for a graphical Web index, MySpace Online. Developed brand strategies and seasonal promotions to send traffic to partner sites. Wrote and produced Customer Support Web Channels for Packard Bell and NEC computer users. Weekly features provided tips, instructions and basic information on how to more effectively use PCs, software and the Internet. Established the tone of the company Web site. Worked closely with biz development, design, IT and operations.
Corbis Corporation, Seattle, WA * Online Editor * June 1996 - June 1997
Developed and edited prototype of an image-centric online magazine, Currents—a look at history and its relationship with the present day. Conceived, wrote and produced features. Collaborated with producers, writers, designers and developers. Photo edited and produced soundtracks. Strategized brand development, editorial methodologies and production processes.
Freelance Writer & Editor, Seattle/New York City * 1992 - Present Seattle P.I., ELLE, HBO, ABC’s In Concert, Ray Gun, Maxim, Seattle Weekly, Eastside Week, Seattle Magazine, The Stranger, Detour, NYC’s City Guide, MCI/News Corp Online. Covered lifestyle, arts & entertainment, personality profiles, sports, reviews, fashion, cars, personal essays, commentaries and seasonal articles.
Radio Aahs Online, New York City * Editor * September 1995 - April 1996
Developed, managed, wrote and edited content for a kids' entertainment Web site located on Time/Warner's Pathfinder network. Oversaw production of a team of writers, designers and developers.
ELLE Magazine, NYC * Associate Editor * December 1987 - December 1991
Wrote, edited, conceived and assigned stories covering arts & entertainment, celebrity profiles, fashion and lifestyle trends. Coordinated story productions with designers, photo editors, freelance writers and publicists. Conceived and developed feature ideas and editorial calendars. Included trend spotting and forecasting.
Young & Rubicam, NYC * Media Planner * May 1986 - June 1987
Planned and organized advertising print strategies and market placement for TWA Airlines.
EDUCATION
B.A. in English, University of Washington, Seattle, June 1985
M.F.A. Creative Writing, Antioch University, June 2003
COMMUNITY WORK & Board Memberships
Currently: Board Member, Eleventh Hour Productions, creators of the Seattle Poetry Festival and Emerging Voice
Mentor, Richard Hugo’s After School Creative Writing Alliance, Seattle 2001 - 2003
