Writing

A showcase of my written work across genres and forms, from literary fiction to screenplays and stageplays to non-fiction and copywriting/marketing/advertisement pieces. Every piece, from short stories to brand campaigns, begins with a compelling story at its core.


Fiction Writing


Literary Novel – “White Fawn”

In-progress / Genre: Literary Fiction / Length: TBD

Blending historical fiction with magical realism in the tradition of Isabel Allende and Gabriel García Márquez, and echoing the stark lyricism of Cormac McCarthy, this coming-of-age literary novel explores mortality, interconnection, and the fragile boundary between good and evil in a time of civil war.

Status: Final revision underway, targeting literary agent submissions in early 2025.

Short Fiction – “The Lightning Jar”

Published / Genre: Literary Fiction / Length: 15 pages

On a drought-ridden summer night, a father and son’s simple quest to catch fireflies becomes a haunting meditation on childhood innocence and the quiet fractures within a family.

Status: Published in Oyster River Pages 4th Annual Issue as part of their Emerging Voices in Fiction series


Screenwriting


Feature Film Script – “Skin Deep”

Completed Spec Script / Genre: Thriller / Length: 98 pages

When a struggling actress agrees to be her twin sister’s body double on a remote film shoot in Guatemala, a dark pact with an ancient Mayan god blurs the lines between ambition, identity, and self-destruction.

Status: currently in the top 5% of all 162,376 discoverable screenplays on Coverfly, having earned the following accolades:

  • Semifinalist, Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition 2025
  • Quarterfinalist, BlueCat Screenplay Competition 2025
  • Quarterfinalist, The Script Lab – TSL Free Screenplay Contest 2023
  • Recommended by Indie Film Hustle (Coverage)

Feature Film Script – “Dragon”

Completed Spec Script / Genre: Adventure / Length: 95 pages

After a mischievous dragon torches his New York apartment, a lonely gamer embarks on a chaotic cross-country road trip—bonding with the tiny fire-breather while becoming an unexpected online sensation.

Status: currently in the top 9% of all 162,376 discoverable screenplays on Coverfly, having earned the following accolades:

  • Second Rounder, Launch Pad Feature Competition 2021
  • Quarterfinalist, Final Draft – Big Break 2020
  • Quarterfinalist, Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition 2018
  • Quarterfinalist, Scriptapalooza Fellowship 2018
  • Quarterfinalist, PAGE International Screenwriting Awards Competition 2016

Playwriting


Full-length stageplay – “Beltway Breakdown”

Completed Spec Stageplay / Genre: Adventure / Length: 95 pages

When a bitter bus driver sabotages his final route to avoid retirement, a stranded group of strangers must confront their prejudices and fears as their journeys intersect on the shoulder of the D.C. Beltway.

Status: Available for production (on New Play Exchange), registered with the Dramatists Guild of America


Non-Fiction / Copywriting


From feature articles to brand development, my non-fiction and copywriting work emphasizes storytelling that connects with readers and audiences across industries.

Content Strategy & Development Experience Includes:

  • Feature Articles
  • Brand Development
  • Marketing Copy
  • Technical Documentation
  • Travel Writing
  • Web Content

For a portfolio of copywriting samples, feature articles, & advertisement work, please visit this page.