News, profiles/bios, analysis, lifestyle, product description, copy, interviews, business, government, and industry.
Literature, blogging, lifestyle, entertainment, movies, automotive, technology, freelancing, and current events.
Stephen's writing was featured in the university magazine and received recognition in several contests. His senior thesis, "Oscar Wilde and the Form of the Book", won 2nd place for best thesis of the graduating class; while his play "strangers" won the university-wide one-act play contest.
Stephen has written over a dozen articles detailing lawsuits between manufacturers and individuals involved in the auto industry. His articles summarize the legal cases, which often entails going through decades with of court documents to accurately explain the history of the case. His writing cuts through the legal jargon of court documents by analyzing and explaining court process and rulings.
Stephen has covered both local and regional government legislation, some of which received national coverage. He has personally interviewed lawmakers and state representatives to offer insight on bills they personally authored. His articles summarize the history and impact of the issue while remaining objective. His analysis of legislation accurately conveys abstract concepts in a way that is easy to understand for readers.
Stephen has written numerous articles about business dealings. His experience has led him to covering acquisitions, expansions, and financial reports. His involvement with government contracts has given him first hand experience in understanding white papers and financial reports.
Stephen has written for a number of publications including Northern Virginia Magazine, AGRR Magazine, Window Film Magazine, Capitol Standard, MSN, and Stacker. His article topics range from news to business, industry, profiles, legal, entertainment, art, and finance. His articles often incorporate quotes from interviews he performs.
Stephen has worked with magazines in writing product descriptions that are short, to the point, and unique. Products he has written about include entertainment, industrial equipment, art, books, games, movies, decor, luggage, tools, automotive, and real-estate.
Stephen has worked with companies in writing short informational blogs that are intended to be marketable, quick, and digestible by the reader. Topics include staffing, career building, construction, lifestyle, and listicles.