Hire Me
Services Available
I’m available to perform the following professional writing services on a freelance or long term basis:
- Technical writing
- Proofreading
- Professional blogging
- Article writing (print or online)
Rates are negotiable.
Experience
Besides maintaining a blog since September 2002, I’ve also written articles for several publications, including:
- Linux Journal
- Ubuntu User
- Full Circle Magazine
Examples of my writing may be seen on my portfolio page. Information about my experience is also available on my LinkedIn profile.
Skills/Interests
I possess skills and interests in the following areas:
- Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux (including GNOME, Unity, KDE, and Xfce desktop environments). I use Linux Mint 13 Xfce on my home computer.
- WordPress content management system (CMS) software. This site’s based on WordPress, though I also have used blog hosts such as Blogspot/Blogger.com, my blog’s previous home.
- Open source software. I’ve written a series of articles about open source software, including Back In Time (an automated backup program) and KeePassX (a password manager).
- Creative Commons licensed media. My blog is licensed under a Creative Commons license. For more information about Creative Commons, visit their website.
- General mass media, including comics and animation. My blog focuses on such, including a few recurring features such as “minorities in cartoons,” a series of posts focusing on a different minority cartoon character each week.
- Social media. My site has dedicated pages available on Facebook and Google+. I also make extensive use of Twitter.
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette IN, August 1993–December 1997
B.A., Professional Writing (Minor: General Communications)
- I took courses in various professional writing techniques, including business writing, nonfiction writing, desktop publishing, research skills, and journalism.
- I also served as production editor for a Purdue University English department newsletter as part of a course project.
Contact Me
Feel free to contact me using the site’s contact form. Thank you.
