writer. educator. consultant.

hi, i'm von.

about

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

i'm a seasoned professional in internal, external, and strategic communications. 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.i am a subject matter expert in social impact, LGBTQ+ advocacy, higher education, grassroots political organizing, and non-profit fundraising. i'm particularly skilled at developing a brand voice that is both polished and authentic.i provide copy for:
○ websites
○ social Media
○ blogs
○ newsletters
○ internal communications
○ grants
... and more!if you're looking for someone to help you share your story and communicate your impact, i'd love to work with you! my rates are $35/hr or $100/piece.

client work

TransTech social

philly asian & queer

drupal association

publications

fiction
andap, lumabo - issue 14; same faces collective
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 - issue # 3; as alive journal (forthcoming)poetry
12 pairs - mnemotope 005; bog bodies press
west coast smoker (reprise) - fifth wheel press (forthcoming)confessional non-fiction
a voicemail on mother's day - mnemotope 005; bog bodies pressessays
which came first, the masculinity or the misery? - issue 3; the fruit slice
living in the grey - the good men project