Web work is my main gig, but I also do freelance writing, specializing in technical writing. On top of that, I'm a talented presenter and event emcee. I can be hired for these things too. Here's my web work. Take a look at my writing portfolio, and stop by my presentation and emcceing portfolio.

We're not that young any more

Creative written works

Poetry

• Friday's Poem - a weekly poetry mailout sent to a 200+ member mailing list (subscribed). February 2003 to present. One poem per week written and sent.
• 2003: Crossing Place Anthology; 3 poems published.
• 2004: The Stroll of Poets Anthology; 1 poem published.
• 2004: Our Voice Magazine; 1 poem published.
• 2005: Three self-produced chapbooks; many poems published.
• 2006: Blood Ink Literary Journal; 3 poems published.
• 2007: The Edmonton Book of Everything; "Michael Gravel's Top 5 Words That Describe Edmonton"
• 2007: Daily Haiku I: Journal 2007; Several haiku published.
• 2008: Grand Rapids Magazine (lifestyle magazine based in Grand Rapids, Michigan), The Perigee of Asparagus published.
• 2008: The Fast Places chapbook, published by Red Nettle Press (May 2008).

Technical

• October 1999: Authored a section of the Shoe-U training manual for Mark's Work Wearhouse. My contribution involved CSA standards and approval as they relate to safety footwear. Research conducted in factories in Toronto and Montreal. 21 pages of technical writing.

Other

• December 2005 to April 2008: Authored the urban weblog StreetRag.com. Presented Edmonton-inspired material in serial format. Taken as a complete body of work, StreetRag comprises 259 written vignettes, 13 podcast episodes, and hundreds of photographs. 600 visitor comments have been left, and the site has received 75,000+ page views as of April 2008. The article Edmonton Slang Terms is considered the definitive resource for Edmonton-inspired slang (according to Google).

January 2008 onwards: Authored several articles for SEE Magazine. Here they are:

• Variety is the Spice of Retail - February 7, 2008
• Late Night Summit Meeting - February 14, 2008
• 50 Buck: Pizza, Martinis and Chai, Oh My! - March 6, 2008
• Confessions of an Open Mic Host - March 13, 2008
• He Ain't That Young Anymore: Bruce Springsteen GM Place, Vancouver - April 3, 2008
• Swimming With Parks - April 3, 2008

Pricing depends on the complexity and scope of the project. You should contact me to discuss your requirements. Websites start at $800.00 and go up from there. It all depends on what you want. Let's talk.