Re: Experienced Online/Print Political/Policy Writer

On 9/8/07, Digital Commons <digitalcommons07@gmail.com> wrote:

Barrett,

Nice talking to you briefly today. Looking forward to meeting you in
person. How do these flights look to you?

Mon, 10 Sep 07
  Flight 85
9:35 AM                 Depart          New York, NY (JFK)
12:42 PM                Arrive          Oakland, CA (OAK)

Thu, 13 Sep 07
  Flight 82
1:40 PM                 Depart          Oakland, CA (OAK)
10:10 PM                Arrive          New York, NY (JFK)

Thanks,
Mike

Mike Tatum
Digital Commons
415-505-8322

On 9/8/07, Barrett Brown <barriticus@gmail.com> wrote:
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>  Sir or Madam-
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> I understand that your company is looking to hire a blogger with strong
> communication skills and a background in politics and policy, and I'd like
> to be considered. I'm a full-time freelancer whose work has appeared in
> dozens of publications ranging from humor mags like National Lampoon,
> McSweeney's, and The Onion A.V. Club to political and public policy journals
> such as Evote.com, Toward Freedom, and American Atheist . My first book,
> Flock of Dodos: Behind Modern Creationism, Intelligent Design, and the
> Easter Bunny, was released last March to praise from Harvard Law School
> professor Alan Dershowitz, Rolling Stone, Skeptic, Air America Radio, and
> The Huffington Post , among other sources. I've also served as a marketing
> copywriter for several ad firms as well as for my own clients.
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> A fuller account of my background may be found in the resume pasted below.
> Please take a look and let me know if you'd be interested in discussing this
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> Thanks,
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> Barrett Brown
> 37 Park Street
> Brooklyn, New York
> 512-560-2302
> barriticus@gmail.com
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> BARRETT BROWN________________________________________
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>  37 Park St. #2, Brooklyn, NY
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> COPYWRITER/ FEATURE COLUMNIST/ CONTRIBUTING EDITOR/ BOOK AUTHOR
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> Published Work/ Freelance Media Experience
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> The Onion A/V Club
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> Current, ongoing copywriting for The Onion's features department.
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> Anglesey Interactive, Inc.
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> Undertook copywriting of online marketing collateral (web text, press
> releases, etc.) in support of firm's "Riight.com" integrated search engine
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> Organic Motion, Inc.
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> Undertook copywriting of both print and online marketing collateral, general
> marketing consultation for noted New York tech start-up.
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> Sterling and Ross Publishers
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> Nonfiction book "Flock of Dodos: Behind Modern Creationism, Intelligent
> Design, and the Easter Bunny", political humor, authored in 2006, released
> in March 2007. Received praise from Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz,
> Rolling Stone, Skeptic , Air America Radio, Huffington Post, other sources.
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> Avacata
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> Occasional freelance work starting in 2007 for Dallas ad agency, researching
> and creating entertainment/dining/venue blurbs for clients' marketing
> collateral, including that of luxury resort real estate firm.
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> National Lampoon
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> Occasional contributor; past features included "Pick-Up Lines That Don't
> Seem to Work," "Craig's Conspiracy Corner," "A Guide to Dealing with
> Housecats," more.
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> Evote.com
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> Weekly columnist for political analysis site from October 2004 to November
> 2005
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> Features included - - "JohnKerry.com is Web-Tastic!" "Politicos Should Heed
> the Perry Incident," "Hot Senate Races," "Hot House Races," "109th Congress
> - What They Really Wanted for Christmas," "Political New Year's
> Resolutions," "State of the Union 2005: Dreams and Ironies" "The Long Kiss
> Goodnight," "The Strange Case of Jeff Gannon," "Libby Indicted, Dems
> Excited," "The Best Little Decoy in Texas," "Faith of Our Fathers: A Mildly
> Mean-Spirited Review," "McClellan is No Fleischer," "A Response to Our
> Catholic Readers," "The Known Unknown," "Dr. Frist Prescribes Himself a Dose
> of Moderation," "Meet John Roberts," "2008 Preview," Roberts Confirmation
> Hearings Largely Bloodless," more.
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> AOL CityGuide
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> Web content writer from Summer 2000 to December 2003 Researched/ created
> content coverage of event and entertainment venues. Served as regional
> correspondent for Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Houston and Little Rock
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> Additional magazine work
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> Ongoing, have contributed feature articles from serious political commentary
> to humor pieces to children's recreational activity coverage to fine dining
> overviews for outlets including business-to-business publications Pizza
> Today, Club Systems International, Dallas Market Center, D.C.-based public
> policy journal Toward Freedom, London-based public policy journal Free Life,
> humor magazines Jest and McSweeney's , regional publications The Met, Austin
> Monthly, and Dallas Child, men's magazines Oui and Hustler , literary
> journal Swans , dozens more.
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> Additional writing projects
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> Have created marketing copy for Verizon via Dallas ad agency Sullivan
> Perkins, produced website copy for design firm NPCreate.com , provided
> public relations pieces for Texas energy company EBS and Dallas real estate
> firm Dunhill Partners, more.
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> Education
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> 1999 - 2003 University of Texas at Austin, College of Communications
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