Writing

I've written professionally for more than 15 years in a variety of formats including news releases, feature stories, interviews, media advisories, research summaries, pitches, and multimedia pieces for print and digital spaces. I'm a skilled copywriter and expert in Associated Press Style and read a ton every day.

My writing has appeared in dozens of newspapers and wire services such as the AP and Reuters while primarily working for The University of Texas and Texas State University. I've also been published in Texas Monthly, The New Zealand Listener, Hillviews, The Texas Observer, and smaller circulation magazines. Below are a few examples.

Taco Ranch

*Advertising alumnus P. Terry’s new chain takes a bite out of the Tex-Mex market in Austin*

Thunder Road Wins Top Prize at SXSW

*Producer and Radio-Television-Film alumnus’ film wins Grand Jury Award at SXSW Film Festival*

It’s Saturday Night!

*RTF and Wofford Denius UTLA Center graduate demystifies the writer’s room at SNL*

Celebrating Humor

*Bill Murray honors alumnus Cappy McGarr for gifting prized posters to UT Austin*

Distilling Communication

*Alumni leverage communication degrees to establish successful liquor brands*

Tower Shortlisted for Oscar

*Alumnae produced documentary in race for Best Documentary Feature at Academy Awards*

An Interview with Powers Boothe

*More than “24” Questions*

The Research of Love

*Communication Studies professor reveals secrets to enduring relationships*

From Green Beret to NFL Prospect

*Advertising master’s student defies the odds*

Filmmaking 101

*Student-faculty produced film “Arlo & Julie” to premiere at SXSW 2014*

On Alcohol and Advertising

*Alcohol Advertising Has Little Effect on Overall Consumption, Study Finds*

Don't Get Angry. Get Empathetic.

*Study examines how couples in happier relationships resolve arguments*