Professional writer for print and online media

I have researched, written and edited more than 1,000 articles for 60-plus newspapers, magazines and websites during the past 15 years on a variety of topics, including banking, real estate, technology, health care and more. In addition to writing features, I also specialize in website design and content, blogging and search engine optimization. I can develop new material or edit your existing project to give it a polished tone.

In addition to the list of professional, published journalism clips below, I also have a variety of copywriting projects available to read.

Contact me if you need a professional and experienced writer for press releases, newsletters, brochures, corporate communication materials, social media management, editing and proofreading services.

Journalism Clips

 

Cleaning House: Mortgage meltdown a boost for property preservation companies
San Francisco Registry Magazine

When Matt Ballock cleaned a vacant home in Brentwood last summer, the property preservation specialist who works on behalf of foreclosing lenders discovered a series of forgotten notes. >>>

 

Ralph Sanchez is finishing Merrick’s dream
South Florida Real Deal Magazine

An early suburb of Miami started by a visionary developer, George Merrick, is finally shaping up as a new dreamer remakes a large swath of land in downtown Coral Gables. >>>

 

Old Dog Learns New Tricks
Silicon Valley Business Journal

Robert Douglas, president of PlanetMagpie, is used to hearing people talk about his company’s co-founder; after all, she’s cute, loyal and gives great kisses. >>>

 

 

Appetite for deals back
Silicon Valley Business Journal

When Tim Stannard wants to find out how Silicon Valley’s economy is doing, The Village Pub owner looks no farther than his Woodside restaurant for clues. >>>

The ABCs of educational franchises
Franchise Times Magazine

When Alka Garg decided to start a business that would provide the flexibility, income and work-life balance she craved, the stay-at-home mom embarked on an intense search for the perfect opportunity. >>>

 

Redefining Customer Service
Bank Director Magazine

Who says banking has to be a chore? Certainly not corporate executives who are fine-tuning their customer service policies and adopting a people-centric focus. >>>

 
 

Lawyers’ ads seek to grow ag business
Silicon Valley Business Journal

If it’s true that you reap what you sow, then the Salinas-based law firm of Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss is about to yield a bountiful harvest of business. >>>

 

 

Hotels try to pack in the amenities
Franchise Times Magazine

Branded hotels might want to follow the lead of an independent whose “Guppy Love” program provides guests with a live goldfish so they can enjoy “completely stress-free bonding with these little buddies throughout their stay.” >>>

 

Higher degree of success
Silicon Valley Business Journal

While local business schools and corporate recruiters ramp up efforts to hone entrepreneurial spirits, fluff egos and fatten wallets, somewhere in Silicon Valley there is a newly minted MBA ready to break out the bubbly. >>>