Who I Am and What I Do

I'm an Austin-based writer, editor, and media producer focused on technology's impact on culture and civil society:

  • Science, Tech and Government Editor for Shareable Magazine
  • Editor of the eBook Crowdfunding Nation: The Rise and Evolution of Collaborative Funding
  • Wrote for publications including GOODUtne Reader, the AV Club, the SF WeeklyPunk Planet, Metro, and Gapers Block
  • Wrote copy and provided consulting services for a variety of clients including Greenplum/EMC, PayPal, Code for America, Columbia College Chicago, 2nd Story, Hunter House Books, and ANTIBOOKCLUB
  • Host of Radio Free Ruin, a podcast about tech, culture and politics

What I Can Do For You:

Writing and Editing

  • Incisive purpose-driven journalism
  • Timely blog posts and astute commentary
  • Compelling copy for companies and non-profit institutions

Consulting Services

  • Editorial workflow and strategy for publications, corporations, and non-profits
  • Building and expanding a loyal and passionate audience through quality content, communication, and multimedia such as eBooks, podcasts, and video

Recent Work • Portfolio • Contact:  • Skype • Twitter

Areas of Expertise and Interest:

Technology

  • Open government and gov 2.0
  • Big data
  • Mobile emergence
  • Information design and data visualization
  • Open source and peer-to-peer
  • Collaboration and crowdsourcing
  • User experience and interface

Digital Publishing and Content Strategy

  • Editorial strategy and workflow
  • Online publishing for purpose-driven news outlets and institutions
  • Social media strategy
  • Publishing for mobile and tablets
  • eBooks
  • Podcast production and promotion

Digital Shifts

  • Impact of digital distribution upon content industries and creators
  • Technology's relationship to government, companies, organizations, and individuals
  • DIY and Maker culture
  • Crowdfunding and alternative funding platforms
  • Interactive storytelling

Recent Work • Portfolio • Contact:  • Skype • Twitter

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