writing
Julie appreciates the power of well-chosen words. She has created dozens of publications and presentations for both public and professional audiences. She believes that (1) nearly any subject can be translated into public-friendly language, and (2) professional/business writing can be as artful as a novel.
“Julie takes very complex concepts and makes them understandable to the general public, not by talking down to people, but rather by writing in a clear and concise manner,” says Perry Bryant of West Virginians for Affordable Health Care. “She does not try to change your ideas to fit her framework, but offers constructive suggestions on crafting your messages and positions.”
Julie’s writing projects include reports, discussion guides, brochures, Internet writing, video scripts, and presentations. She works with graphic and web designers to create visually compelling products that attract readers.
writing and video samples
Success in
School, Ready for Life: How Can We Help More Students Graduate from High
School?
Discussion guide written for National Issues Forums; graphic design by Terzetto
Creative
The Affordable Care Act: Faces of Reform in West Virginia DVD script for West Virginians for Affordable Care; production by Motion Masters
West Virginia Faces Down the Great Recession
Annual report for the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy; graphic
design by David Love
Weighing
the Options: How Can We Encourage Healthy Weights Among America’s Youth?
Discussion guide for National Issues Forums; graphic design by Mountainside
Media
writing guides
Beginnings at Their Best: How Award Winning Writers Keep Readers Reading
Capturing Public Thinking: Authentic
Reporting on Public Forums
Writing guide for the West Virginia Center for Civic Life
(Note: These samples are in PDF format. If you need one, download the free Adobe Reader.)