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Writing

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| Feature articles |
Compelling stories of people, programs, and issues, with a focus on education. 
Published in Honolulu Magazine and The Punahou Bulletin

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In Transition: Hawai‘i’s Transgender Teens | Schools for Thought | Global Perspectives: Wo International Center | 
Thurston Memorial Chapel Turns 50 | Remaking STEM | ​Surf Odyssey: Q&A with ​Pulitzer Prize winner William Finnegan |
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Punahou alumni and donor profiles | Inquiry: Catalyzing Change in Academy Science


| Marketing copy |
Crafted to drive sales on Amazon, attract customers in stores, and motivate sales teams. 
​Hundreds of books positioned for target audiences.
Client: Amacom Books


Survival Guide to Parenting Teens | The Confidence Effect | The Leader Habit | Talking to Crazy | Don't Pay for
Your MBA
 | Fearless and Free | Ask More | Smart Mom Rich Mom | The Inspiration Code | Einstein's Boss | 
The Camino Way | Let the Story Do the Work | 
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| Web content |
Helpful articles on tackling everyday business problems.
​Posted to Clover Small Business Blog


Work a Little Less with 11 Popular Clover Apps | 13 Must-Reads for Coffee Shops | How to Give a Winning Pep Talk | ​
Adding a Middle Manager | 5 Trends to Watch in Retail |  ​Affordable Perks to Attract Key Customer Types | What VIP
​Customer Feedback Can Tell You
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Top 5 YouTube Channels Every Restaurant Owner Should Watch
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| Communications projects |
Content for calendars, timelines, and a book on an architectural landmark. Weaving photos, 
archival research, and interviews to trace the history of a storied Hawai‘i institution. 
 
Client: Punahou School


Doors to Many Mansions | 2018–19 calendar on presidents since 1841 | 2019–20 calendar celebrating music |
​175th anniversary timeline | Timeline of key developments in music education

Editing

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From light copyedits to heavy revisions, draft manuscripts are shaped into polished books. 
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Adept in many genres, from 
thrillers to cultural history to trade policy. 
Clients: East-West Center, Boydell & Brewer, author Catharine Riggs, and more


What She Gave Away | What She Never Said | Our Sixties | Adapting the 18th Century | Roman Poets in Modern Guise | Robert Lowell in a New Century | Leading in a Changing World | Learning from Success in Climate-Informed Decision-Making | Japan's Evolving Family | Setting Standards for Industry | New Directions in Asia-Pacific Economic Integration | Marshallese Migration: The Role of Climate Change and Ecosystem Services

Design

Original covers for dozens of popular books. Designs capture attention on shelves and online.
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