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I have never put much stock in résumés, less so in today's modern, web-based form of communication. But for those who prefer to keep it "old school," you can take a look at mine here.

My Résumé

How to's

Non-fiction

Copywriting

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Law enforcement personnel searching for an escaped fugitive get backup from an unexpected source.

A local school makes tough decisions to help its bottom line.

Yellowhammers crush the Cardinals in 12 - 1 victory.

This World of Hurt, humor column, discusses the pursuit of a new car.

And the circus comes to town in this issue of the Fisher County Chronicle.

News Writing

Feature articles, sports, entertainment, government and political news, human interest, etc.

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Non-fiction

Just Because It's True, Doesn't Mean It's Boring

"My Time is Today"

His grandfather was a 10-year-old Russian soldier. His father was an immigrant searching for love. But George was a troublesome student who became infatuated with American jazz. Read the tale of how George Gershwin's dedication, perseverance, and innovation would revolutionize an industry and change classical music forever.

Don't let the high price of higher education keep you from pursuing your goals. Getting into the college of you dreams is challenging enough. Paying for it doesn't have to be. Here are a list of five scholarship opportunities, some of them with big dollar amounts. See what you can do to land a scholarship, and keep your hard earned money where it should be: In your pocket.

How to's and lists

Simple Technical Writing

Popular web & print content

Interactive Stories & Games

Text-based Game

"Killer Hangover"

Think you have what it takes to be a spy?

Find out for yourself when you wake up in a hotel room with no memory of how you got there. Make quick decisions, pay attention to everything, piece together the clues, and make the right choices to live through the night and save the day. But hurry, the clock is already ticking.

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Comic Books

Harvey Charon is a detective who has seen it all, or so he thought. But when a woman with no memory hires him to find out who she is, he learns the lines between good and evil are not so black and white, and his role in the world may not be so cut and dry.

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The Boatman - "Issue no. 1"

Film Scripts

Short Film

"The Day Before"

Oksana Novikoff was one of the best snipers and patriots the Red Army ever produced until she chose to defect. Now, in order to keep her freedom, she has to let her closest friend take the fall for a crime she has not yet committed:

The murder of the most powerful man in the world.

Television Scripts

Eugene begins manufacturing ammunition and Rick and Daryl form a plan to scavenge weapons from an old military compound infested with walkers.

Meanwhile, Carol and Morgan are forced to choose between protecting the sanctity of life and saving a group of children.

Act I and II

The Walking Dead

"The Price of Redemption"

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Copywriting

Slogans, Brochures, Advertisements, ect.

Client samples.

Every advertisement you have ever seen on the web, in a magazine, newspaper, or bus stop was created by a writer. Every flyer, poster, pamphlet, or piece of direct mail you've come across was also written by a writer. Saying more, with fewer words is an art, and copywriters are the artist.

Technical Writing

Instructionals, Explanatory, Informational, ect.

Client samples.

The sales staff at Orkin Pest Controle get a step-by-step walkthrough in order to set up a non-billable iTunes account for downloading apps. In addition, see how a one-page document explains the services a customer will receive during a termite eradication procedure.

Technical