Overview
I have ghostwritten memoirs, essays, editorials and speeches for notable people who have sought my expertise and discretion, (captains of industry, Oscar-winning actors and directors, Olympic champions, and a U.S. First Lady.) I am also the James Beard Award-winning author of the memoir The Man Who Couldn't Eat. My non-fiction and fiction have appeared in Esquire, The Atlantic, The New York Times and elsewhere. Additionally, I am the director-writer of the award-winning documentary film Tree Man.
Services
Non-Fiction
Architecture
Art
Biographies & Memoirs
Business & Management
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
Design
Entertainment
Music
Photography
Political Science & Current Affairs
Sports & Outdoors
Fiction
Humor & Comedy
Literary Fiction
Plays & Screenplays
Short Story
Languages
English (US)
Awards
- James Beard Award for Magazine Feature Writing
Work experience
Gotham Writers Workshop
Oct, 2015 —
Present
Classroom instructor of creative writing and filmmaking classes including Memoir Writing, Fiction Writing and Documentary Filmmaking.
Jack Morton Worldwide
Sep, 2004 —
Feb, 2007
(over 2 years)
Lead creative executive creating and directing global integrated media and live campaigns for leading consumer and technology brands.
Self-employed
Jun, 2004 —
Present
I create words, pictures and sounds that tell the narratives of organizations and individuals to change audience perception. I have written and directed narratives for clients in industries including technology, entertainment, consumer products, pharmaceutical, healthcare, finance, government and the arts. Story content delivered across all social and traditional media.
Sony Electronics
Jan, 2002 —
Jun, 2004
(over 2 years)
Lead marketing executive to the movie and television production industries for the transformation to digital technology. Successfully led the digital production transition for major movie studios, television networks and independent production companies. Changed the way the world makes content.
TSI Communications
Mar, 1995 —
Aug, 2001
(over 6 years)
Senior executive leading editorial content development, communications strategy and media relations for global consumer and technology brands.
Portfolio
“I’m a glutton in a greyhound’s body, a walking contradiction, in the grip of the one thing I can’t have—food.”Food is not just sustenance. It is memories, a lobster roll on the beach in Maine; heritage, hot pastrami club with a half-sour pickle; guilty pleasu... read more
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