I write mostly about fundamental science and engineering solutions for the six departments in the College of Education: Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and the Technology Management Program. Faculty publish their work, and I work with them to explain it to non-expert audiences.

During the day, I run the media office at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, a graduate school at UC Santa Barbara. I produce content, review content for others, and collaborate in various ways to turn out web text, media releases, advertisements, brochures, a small magazine, and anything else that requires editorial expertise.I also freelance articles on a very wide range of topics (see above). Think: Versatile generalist. Tenacious reporter. Obsessive… Show more During the day, I run the media office at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, a graduate school at UC Santa Barbara. I produce content, review content for others, and collaborate in various ways to turn out web text, media releases, advertisements, brochures, a small magazine, and anything else that requires editorial expertise.I also freelance articles on a very wide range of topics (see above). Think: Versatile generalist. Tenacious reporter. Obsessive grammarian.In the age of electronic media, grammar is dying, and that's ok...sometimes. But it remains important, too, not because grammatical traditions are inherently good but because, as I said above, clarity is the bottom line, and grammar helps achieve it. A reader who is confused by poor punctuation, broken grammar, incorrect word choice, irregular usage, mangled idioms, imprecise phrasing, etc. soon becomes disengaged from the material and stops reading. I figure that if it's worth writing and worth paying someone to write (or edit), it's worth having it written in a way that increases the likelihood that the material will actually get read and be understood. Show less

Clients use me in a variety of ways. Sometimes I help them think about how text and visuals can work together in an advertisement, and then write the copy. They might also have content that needs deep editing or simple polishing. And they might have me produce content for a white paper, an advertisement, promotional/marketing materials, websites, etc. I'm a trained journalist and a wordsmith. I've written about everything from raw diamonds and fine cuisine to island culture and engineered… Show more Clients use me in a variety of ways. Sometimes I help them think about how text and visuals can work together in an advertisement, and then write the copy. They might also have content that needs deep editing or simple polishing. And they might have me produce content for a white paper, an advertisement, promotional/marketing materials, websites, etc. I'm a trained journalist and a wordsmith. I've written about everything from raw diamonds and fine cuisine to island culture and engineered nanoparticles. I combine (what is today a rare) mastery of grammar and the mechanics of writing with a sensibility developed through rich and varied experience to produce copy that's concise, precise compelling, original, on point and -- always -- on time. (And now, those bullets)• Web content and site organization (no HTML but rather, the stuff you do before the coding, which is to make your site logical, easy to use and a pleasure to visit).• Marketing, advertising and PR copy• Science writing• Articles for general-interest consumer magazines and e-zines articles• White papers• Editing of anything for clarity, consistency, grammar perfection Show less

Oversaw an editorial staff of seven. Led issue planning and long-term strategy. Assigned and edited all feature-length articles. Worked with extensive stable of freelance writers. Worked with publisher and advertising reps on special sections/strategy. Interacted intensively with design team. Had responsibility for meeting monthly budget. Traveled to attend industry events and write feature articles.

Spent nine years writing and editing at what was then the leading food magazine in the U.S.