writing details
Topics Covered: Greg has written Guest Columns, Feature Stories & Profiles for various papers & magazines around the US & other countries.. For the Guest Columns, topics have included: tourism & travel, the impact of labels & stereotypes, the wisdom of grandparents, the strength of those who deal with physical obstacles, and redefining "success" in business. In the Feature Stories & Profiles, he has chronicled the life &/or work of people in industries like art, agriculture, athletics, entertainment, media, business, education, politics, service, hospitality management & philanthropy.
Sample of Articles:
== A magazine column on an experience in an airport & reflections on the non-political ways that people can bridge divides. Click here to read it.
== A photo/journal spread for a newspaper about one night of Friday Night Lights football in Texas. Click here to read it.
== Amagazine profile on a man who launched a 'shared meals' program for families touched by autism. Click here to read it.
== A magazine profile on a woman who moved to Italy to pursue her passion in art history. Click here to read it.
== A magazine column on 'every day hospitality' -- acts of kindness by locals that can increase 'repeat tourism' by travelers. Click here.
== A column about what we can learn from farmers - click here to read it
== A magazine story about an exchange program involving business schools in California & Africa. Click here.
== An article Greg was asked to write about his experience doing a triathlon on six days notice. Click here to read
== A column he wrote about how we treat the people we meet while we travel. Click here to read it.
Sample of Feedback from Editors:
Jim Vescovi, Editor, Columbia Law School Report: "Greg turned in an excellent, tightly written story for us. Not only was it filed on time, but written within our parameters and in a smooth style..."
Jon Bartel, Editor, Coastlines magazine, UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association: "I found Greg to be a great freelance writer to work with...he provided great attention to detail...he was creative –- he did research, thought through the assignment, and provided suggestions to improve and refine the concept. He also was careful to check quotes with his source. He provided very reader-friendly copy, at the word limit and on time. All through the process, he checked in frequently with me so that I knew what he was doing and when he was doing it...."
Karen Crowley Metzinger, Director of Alumni Publications, Bradley University & Editor, Bradley Hilltopics:"Greg beat his deadline by more than a month. I also appreciate his professional follow-up and attention to detail concerning photos. His article is entertaining and informative...I can tell Greg loves what he is doing, and his professional contribution will add value to our upcoming issue....I look forward to working with him in the future..."
Contact Information:
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