WRITING PORTFOLIO
A sample of my writing across disciplines — from academic essays and poetry to fiction, nonfiction and mockups.
Fiction
Imaginative storytelling, including both complete fiction and stories inspired by real events.
Growing Pains
A fictional story exploring the intersection of adolescence, identiy, and complex familial relationships.
"The boy wasn't close to his father. Their interactions were simple and never long-lasting. An occasional hug and a pat on the boy's back for his youthful achievements sufficed for his father...
Creative Non-Fiction
Reflective narrative excerpts drawn from memories and shared through creative storytelling
The Father - Daughter Dance
A personal reflective essay written for college applications that explores the memories that have had impact on us.
"5:00 pm -- I can feel the heat of the curling iron radiating on my skin. The way my hair bounces perfectly onto my shoulders brings light to my eyes...
The Fossils of Our Youth
A reflection on a special place that left an imprint from my early years through adulthood.
"There is a small waterfall that flows through the Northeast Ohio forests, a wound from a glacial blade that sliced past sandstone and shale, of what once was and what is now.
Poetry
Samples of Poetry that each have their own story
Writing that uses unconventional spacing and "scattered" typography as an intentional exercise in experimental poetics used to emphasize specific thematic elements.
A Gentle Reminder
Carolina in March
Universe
Nicene Creed
Morning Rituals
About Eleven Years Ago
Mock Ups
Spec writing for different applications - pairing authentic narrative with AI tools for layout and presentation
Research, Argument & Critical Analysis
Research and analysis exploring literary, historical, and cultural themes
Discourse Surrounding the Representation of Indigenous Peoples 1864-1881
A primary sources class assignment using research and analysis that examines the discourse surrounding Indigenous peoples during the reconstruction era.
"Shall The Red -Men Be Exterminated?" is an article by Vincent Colyer published in a New York magazine that featured original papers on literature, science, art, and national issues.
The Power of the Veil: a Critical Reading of Jorie Graham's Poem Salmon through the ideas of Italian poet & scholar, Giovanni Boccaccio.
An interdisciplinary literary analysis connecting contemporary poetry with classical Italian literature to explore themes of revelation and concealment.
Giovanni Bocaccio's ideas on poetry, specifically looking at metaphor and his image of the veil, highlight the ability of poetic language to conceal and reveal deeper truths.
Call Me By Your Name Movie Review
A review and analysis of Luca Guadagnino's celebrated coming-of-age film adaptation.
"You two had a beautiful friendship. Maybe more than a friendshp. And I envy you. In my place, most parents would with the whole thing go away... And pray their sons land on their feet. But... I am not such a parent" is one of the many quotes from Luca Guadagnino's film adaptation.
Redefining Success
An argumentative paper focusing on the United States government and how it may affect ongoing inequality issues in educational institutions.
"While capitalism promotes the notion that success is solely based on individual effort, it ignores the reality that not every individual is provided with the same resources to succeed.