writer. educator. consultant.

hi, i'm von.

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hi, i'm von (he/him), it's nice to meet you.

i'm a writer, focused on uplifting the intersections of queer/trans masculinity and Asian diasporic identity through essays, poetry, and speculative fiction. i enjoy exploring themes of surrealism, transexuality, existentialism, and ancestry. i hope to tell stories that illuminate the horrors, allowing us to find the light within them.i'm a north carolinian raised on the OBX. i attended East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where i received my MA in Sociology. my work focused on the social construction of community, the nuances of marginality, and how we are all capable of unspeakable harm and profound healing.in my down time, you can almost always find me at a local coffee spot, chasing the sunrise on the Atlantic, at a Fall Out Boy concert, or pedaling it out at an indoor cycling class.

copywriting

canned language shouldn't feel canned; it should feel fresh and made-to-order. my approach to copywriting is building a strong foundational relationship with you and your work. i help my clients capture their voice, identity, and values to reach the communities they serve. i'm passionate about creating a more socially conscious world where care for each other is at the core of all that we do, no matter our industries.if you're looking to share your story and communicate your impact, i'd love to work with you!

  subject matter expertise

events are the heartbeat of communities, and particularly for hyper-digital industries they are an invaluable opportunity to communicate value to a captive audience. i help you manage your events' editorial calendar and align your messaging to your company goals for the highest possible event ROI. with 10 years' experience as an event planner, i know what your audience is looking for in your experiential content. from a global technology conference to an invite-only corporate dinner, my copy will generate buy-in for your experiences and keep your stakeholders engaged all year.

as a nonprofit fundraiser, i have a deep working knowledge of the intricacies of nonprofit comms. regardless of your mission, your 501c3 requires transparency and specificity when talking about your work. everything you do must tie back to your mission and demonstrate alignment with your strategic plan. i create organizational messaging that resonates with your target population, your funders, and your staff. by partnering with me, you will be able to communicate your mission, secure funding, build coalitions, and make a tangible difference in your area of impact.

local businesses that last know that the key to thriving is a dedicated, enthusiastic customer base. the best way to achieve this customer base is to become embedded in the local ecosystems where your business lives. socially conscious, locally engaged and integrated businesses become cornerstones in their communities. from ribbon-cutting press releases, to product reviews, to AMAs on instagram, i create messaging that is uniquely yours in the context of your locale so that you can create lasting relationships with your customers.

some of my work

TransTech social

philly asian & queer

drupal association

A4TE

publications

fiction
andap, lumabo - same faces collective issue #14
fringe contender - other worlds anthology; a coup of owls press
the treehouse - trans tongues issue #1; t'ART magazine
202.X SAR-FM; your go-to station for the end of the world - as alive issue #3 (forthcoming)
poetry
12 pairs - mnemotope 005; bog bodies press
west coast smoker (reprise) - light 'em up; fifth wheel press (forthcoming)
dental floss - prickly pear issue #3 (forthcoming)
confessional non-fiction
a voicemail on mother's day - mnemotope 005; bog bodies press
essays
which came first, the masculinity or the misery? - the fruit slice issue #3
living in the grey - the good men project

[email protected]         +1 856 425 0220