About the Writer

I'm a writer, content creator, business owner, and law student, originally from the suburbs of Chicago, IL. I went to Catholic schools most of my life and spent many years getting my head straight and blaming religion for all my problems, before finally admitting to myself that my teachers were right all along. I believe that faith is essential to a happy and productive life, and I credit mine for guiding me through the best and the worst of times (shout-out to Charles Dickens, one of my favorite writers).

There are many theories of creativity. Arthur Koestler's makes the most sense to me, the bringing together of seemingly incompatible ideas to create something new (huge oversimplification, yes, I know, but still - that is the gist of it, or one of them). To say that creativity has no place outside of fiction or art is simply untrue. There's no rule that says one cannot be both creative and analytical, good at writing and at math, capable of dramatic writing or writing that requires accuracy, attention to detail, and seriousness. It's really about not just competence but mastery, something that I have worked very hard at acquiring and maintaining.

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance (Roosevelt University), graduate work in legal studies (Trinity Law School), and writing, film, and theatre coursework at Columbia College and Northeastern Illinois University.  In addition, my screenwriting expertise and craft reflects many years of study as well as trial and error. I've studied with Grant Robbin and Corey Mandell, and completed the (highly-recommended) FAST Screenplay training module. Also, I'm currently working with producer Joshua Malkin to refine my long-gestating screenplay "Lonelyhearts' Corridor." Fingers crossed on finally landing a production deal on one of my dream projects (for now, I have to settle for a shopping agreement, but it's something).

My approach to writing reflects a philosophy of high standards toward important areas of clarity, precision, structure, and tone; these are important and must be modulated based upon the type of writing assignment. Sure, you could read a business memo like a story, but why would you want to? Similarly, you could read a screenplay as if it were a contract, but... wait, that's entertainment law, better re-think that statement. Just kidding, of course, but either way, if you can find emotional depth in any type of business contract, you might be some kind of genius that I can only aspire to be. 

Words have as much power as their readers and speakers give them. Interpreting them is very similar, requiring discernment, judgement, and a certain level of creativity.

In short, clients and employers can expect competitive work from a dedicated professional who takes directions and notes in stride. And always appreciates praise and compliments. No really, thank you in advance for the testimonial! 😁