Let’s dive into the work.
Catalyst Game Labs
TIMELINE
2012 - Present
ROLE
Editor (and author—see below!)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Developmental editing, proofreading, and copy editing.
Catalyst Game Labs deals in tabletop role playing games—but unlike the fantasy-medieval setting of D&D, their games Shadowrun and BattleTech appeal to players who are a little more future-focused. Shadowrun brings gamers a world of neon-fueled cyberpunk adventures circa 2080, while BattleTech specializes in political machinations and mecha combat across the solar system in the year ~3000.
I’ve been freelancing for these properties since 2012, editing everything from rule books to supplementary materials, and of course, tie-in fiction, all while following extensive style guides. The fiction, which ranges from short stories to novellas to full-length epic novels, inspires players to create new adventures and develop interesting characters in their own games. The edits make for cleaner, tighter pieces that keep readers immersed in the story and continuing their adventures.
Miscellaneous Clients
TIMELINE
2012 - Present
CLIENTS
Gallant Knight Games, Strange Machine Games, the Last Podcast Network, other organizations and individuals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Developmental editing, proofreading, copy editing, style guide creation or review.
My work with other clients is much the same as my work with Catalyst: often, there are rule books or game guides. Often, there’s fiction. Always, clients need their pieces edited for consistency, readability, and of course, enjoyability.
Various and Sundry Wordings
TIMELINE
Oh, forever.
ROLE
Make story good.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Writing for an auditory medium, writing fresh tales within an established universe.
From time to time, this editor creates words instead of just editing them. If you’d like to read some of my work, you’re in luck!
PODCAST WORDINGS
I’ve had the honor of writing two episodes for The Story Must Be Told Podcast, a surreal fiction anthology that releases short stories every other week—fully produced, voice acted, and scored. You’ll find my episodes below (or wherever you get your podcasts).
SHADOWRUN WORDINGS
If listening to stories isn’t your thing, I’ve got you covered. In 2024, Catalyst Game Labs published my Shadowrun novella, Rules of the Kaidō Club. It’s got everything: streetracing, megacorps shenanigans, and of course, the power of love.
Pick up a copy of the e-book at the links below!
Awards
2023
The League of Utah Writers’ Olive Woolley Burt Award - Horror, First Place, for “A Conspiracy of Cartographers” (see above—it’s “Beneath the Compass Rose,” but with my original title)
2022
The League of Utah Writers’ Silver Typewriter Award for “The Age of Windpower: A Brief History of the Empire’s Second Industrial Revolution”
2015
Baen Fantasy Awards - First Runner-up for “Trappists”
Marketing and Advertising
TIMELINE
2010 - 2024
CLIENTS
P&G, The Kroger Company, 84.51, Bicycle Playing Cards, EyeMed, Cintas, Makino, The YWCA of Greater Cincinnati, Polymath Visuals, Barnes & Noble, Gardens Alive!, The T. Marzetti Company, The Modern College of Design, The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Wrote, edited, and developed copy for a whole smorgasbord of brands.
Once upon a time, this editor worked as a copywriter for various advertising agencies and their regional, national, and international brands. Whether they had me developing brand identities, building digital and print advertising campaigns, or writing for social media, case studies, interactive content, e-commerce listings, radio and television commercials, and much more—they certainly kept me busy. While I’m still in Cincinnati (happily, believe it or not), my days of advertising are behind me.
