Writing Samples
From feature articles and profiles to ghostwriting, SEO blogs, and social impact storytelling, I draw on 15+ years of journalism, content marketing, and communication experience to deliver audience-focused copy that educates and inspires.
My projects span various industries – travel, health care, transit, sustainability, and agriculture, to name a few. Great stories are the common thread.
Check out the writing samples below to see how I illuminate narratives and clearly present complex topics. Due to ghostwriting contracts and NDAs, some work doesn’t appear in this portfolio. Send me a note, and I’ll happily share details on specific project types and themes.
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Pursuits: Monterey County, Calif.
Driven By Discovery
Soundscapes on a String
Office, Meet Adventure
Natural Instinct
The Man Lured by Alaska’s Glaciers
Cycle of Success
5 Creatures for Gorgeous Gardens
How San Francisco’s Cable Cars Were Saved From Extinction
Pursuits: Monterey County, Calif.
Employee Programs Help a Young Professional Clarify Her Path
Driven By Discovery
Rooted Like Redwoods: A Landscape Professional Finds His Place at 1440
Culinary Manager Finds the Perfect Ingredients for an Impactful Career
1440 Pastry Chef Crafts a Sweet Success Story
5 Tips for Smoother Transitions
Cycle of Success
5 Creatures for Gorgeous Gardens
Good on Paper
Inspire(d)
Destinations: Hotel del Coronado
Carmel Magazine
Fairbanks’ Borealis Basecamp Puts on a Light Show
At Sonoma’s Stavrand Russian River Valley, Low-Key Luxury and the Great Outdoors
Blue Zones Monterey County Cultivates a Back-to-Basics Approach to Health
More Resilient Destinations Await in Alaska
Traditions are Shared at Alaska’s Native Heritage Center
Soundscapes on a String
Meet the Pro Surfer Who’s Expanding Watersports Access for Adaptive Athletes
Destinations: Hotel del Coronado
Carmel Magazine
Fairbanks’ Borealis Basecamp Puts on a Light Show
Pursuits: Monterey County, Calif.
At Sonoma’s Stavrand Russian River Valley, Low-Key Luxury and the Great Outdoors
Employee Programs Help a Young Professional Clarify Her Path
Rooted Like Redwoods: A Landscape Professional Finds His Place at 1440
Culinary Manager Finds the Perfect Ingredients for an Impactful Career
More Resilient Destinations Await in Alaska
1440 Pastry Chef Crafts a Sweet Success Story
Pursuits: Monterey County, Calif.
Blue Zones Monterey County Cultivates a Back-to-Basics Approach to Health
Employee Programs Help a Young Professional Clarify Her Path
Driven By Discovery
Soundscapes on a String
5 Tips for Smoother Transitions
Meet the Pro Surfer Who’s Expanding Watersports Access for Adaptive Athletes
Stories of Strength
Natural Instinct
Good on Paper
Inspire(d)
Blue Zones Monterey County Cultivates a Back-to-Basics Approach to Health
Employee Programs Help a Young Professional Clarify Her Path
Driven By Discovery
Rooted Like Redwoods: A Landscape Professional Finds His Place at 1440
Culinary Manager Finds the Perfect Ingredients for an Impactful Career
More Resilient Destinations Await in Alaska
1440 Pastry Chef Crafts a Sweet Success Story
Traditions are Shared at Alaska’s Native Heritage Center
A standout contributor and an absolute pleasure to work with.
“During the five years we worked together, I could always count on Renee for compelling story ideas and engaging, thoroughly reported copy that was on time, hit assigned length, and was damn clean to boot.”
– Eric Moya, former destinations editor, Travel Weekly
Renee is that rare reporting and writing powerhouse.
– Katie O’Reilly, adventure and lifestyle editor, Sierra Magazine
One of my go-to luxury lifestyle writers.
– Steven Biller, editorial director, Palm Springs Life