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Writing & Editing
NONFICTION BOOKS
PEOPLE & PLACES IN TIME
Dave Laster filled several notebooks with handwritten recollections of his years patrolling the slopes of Sun Valley, back when avalanche safety involved more guesswork than anything. His daughter cobbled all his notes into a Word document, then pulled me in to work some editing magic. The stories were all there. They just needed some structure and a touch of historical and cultural context here and there, and a narrative arc to keep readers turning the pages from start to finish. We collaborated on a developmental edit, a copyedit, proof, and brought in a talented book designer to carry to the project to the finish line. The International Skiing History Association awarded Skis, Shovels and Stories: Patrolling Sun Valley in the 1960 with Honorable Mention in the books category in 2026.
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP MEMOIR
My latest book collaboration chronicles key moments in author Bob Whitsitt's career leading three iconic Pacific Northwest sports franchises. Game Changer: An Insider’s Story of the Sonics’ Resurgence, the Trail Blazers’ Turnaround, and the Deal that Saved the Seahawks offers unprecedented behind-the-scenes insights on groundbreaking draft picks, trades, and acquisitions, team-saving negotiations.
"Fascinating insider stories filled with 'WOW' moments, common sense, and creative craftiness backed by uncommon courage. High-level negotiations on a high wire!"
— Rick Allen, bestselling author of Inside Pitch: Insiders Reveal How the Ill-Fated Seattle Pilots Got Played into Bankruptcy in One Year
CORPORATE HISTORY
There were lots of unknowns when Brooks Running Company hired me to write a book about its first 100 years in business. It wouldn't be easy. Many records had been lost over the years, each time the company changed ownership. In six months, I reconnected with the company’s founding family, interviewed dozens of people, combed through reams of old photos, ads, catalogs and such, and got the job done — all on a crazy tight deadline. Brooks liked the book so much, they distributed it more broadly than originally planned. In addition to handing out the book at its 100-year celebration and to newly hired employees, Brooks published Running Through the First 100 Years as an e-book, donating proceeds to underfunded high school track programs across the country.
NEWSLETTERS & IMPACT REPORTS
Sometimes an outsider's perspective can help you map out just the right mix of articles for your next newsletter or annual report. Sometimes you have a solid editorial plan teed up, you just need someone to do the interviews, write the articles, and make sure the words and visuals work well together. I can do all the interviews and writing for you, coordinate with your graphic designer, or pull in a talented colleague to give this publication a beautifully branded look.
Newsletter & annual report clients include Camp Fire Central Puget Sound, the Children's Oncology Group Foundation (in partnership with Message Lab), School's Out Washington, Terrewode Women's Fund, and Southeast Youth & Family Services.
BLOG WRITING
Blog posts are a great way to get your story out there, convey why your mission matters, and improve how you show up in internet searches. Whether you're launching a new blog or trying to reach more people with an existing one, I can help you brainstorm engaging topics, conduct interviews, research and write articles, and outline out a strategy for coordinating your blog with your website updates, email, and social media.
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Blog clients include FareStart, Elevate Washington, Southeast Youth & Family Services, and Terrewode Women's Fund.
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS
Successful giving campaigns and appeals have more in common than a compelling ask. They tell memorable stories. They stir emotions. They inspire. They go beyond the what and how and elevate the why — why your mission matters. And why every gift, large or small, makes life better in meaningful ways. I can work with you to strategize your campaign or appeal, collaborate on graphic design, write and edit, for direct mail, email, your website, social media, peer-to-peer fundraising — whatever you need!
Giving campaign & appeal clients include Northwest Kidney Centers, Children's Health, Children's Oncology Group Foundation, Friends of the San Juans, Sound, Southeast Youth & Family Services, Terrewode Women's Fund, and Western Washington University.
SPEECHWRITING & OP-EDS
Finding the right words for a speech, op-ed, or any important message can be nerve-racking. It's no fun to stare a blank screen. You might have no idea where to start, or you might have great ideas about what to say, but your inner critic keeps piping up with silly reasons to doubt yourself. What you need is an expert storyteller to sit down with you, listen, and talk through your ideas. We'll collaborate, and the words we weave together will ring with authenticity. Along the way, I'll coach you with candid, "you got this!" feedback, with tips and wisdom gleaned from mindful meditation, improv classes, and Toastmaster's training. If I can tame my own fear(s) of public speaking, you can, too!
Speechwriting & ghostwriting clients include Camp Fire Central Puget Sound, MultiCare Foundations, Northwest Kidney Centers, Sound, University of Washington Bothell, and Whatcom Community College.