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A professional guarantee:
My pledge to you is content that won't bore, that will make readers think and feel.
- Eric Williamson
Recent Business Writing
These are some of my favorite business reporting clips from the dozens of articles I've written so far for the Greater Wilmington Business Journal.
Copywriting and Persuasion
My articles have earned media, helped improve a US News & World Report ranking and landed philanthropic donations. Additionally, I worked for an advertising agency at the start of my career, writing persuasive copy that was used in print and radio campaigns.
Where My Work Has Appeared
My writing has appeared in the following publications: The Associated Press, Augusta Chronicle (Georgia and South Carolina), Augusta Free Press (Virginia), Coastal News Today, Columbia Medicine, Copernical.com, Covington News, C-Ville Weekly, ECO Magazine, Foreign Affairs, Full Grown People, Greater Wilmington Business Journal, Knowridge Science Report, Los Angeles Times, Lilliput Review, Marion Star & Mullins Enterprise, Medical Xpress, Medium, Night Roses, Morris News Service, MSN, Mudfish, Nelson Publishing, O. Georgia! (book), Pegasus, Phys.org, The Plastic Tower, Savannah Morning News, SciTechDaily, Screen Actor magazine, Space Daily, Stillpoint, Targeted News Service, Tech Xplore, The Paper Bag, UVA Lawyer magazine, UVA Today, Virginia Business, Virginia Living, WilmingtonBiz
In communications roles, I earned media (journalists inspired by my releases) in the following national outlets: Bloomberg, Daily Mail, Discover, Forbes, HealthDay, The Hill, Newsweek, NPR, People, Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Scientific American, Sports Illustrated, TIME, US News & World Report and the Washington Post (among others)
In communications roles, I earned media (journalists inspired by my releases) in the following national outlets: Bloomberg, Daily Mail, Discover, Forbes, HealthDay, The Hill, Newsweek, NPR, People, Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Scientific American, Sports Illustrated, TIME, US News & World Report and the Washington Post (among others)
Poetry and Lyrics
My first two books of poetry have been published, and the first batch of songs from those efforts, titled “The Return of the Muse,” can be downloaded here. My original lyrics and associated licensed music may be purchased for new compositions or re-licensed.
The Brain Game
It's been fun to step back and be able to report on the university and its research more objectively as they seek to translate some pretty incredible scientific discoveries.
TOP 10 Two Weeks In Row!
My e-book is enjoying "best seller" status on Amazon within its categories.
Published My First Book
My first book, "Anxiety: A Personal History," a collection of three longish essays I wrote while in the Johns Hopkins master's program, is now available as both a paperback and e-book on Amazon.
Roundup of Recent Thank-Yous
Here are some client/stakeholder quotes about my work from the past two years:
“Your write up is PERFECT!”
“Great job in preparing this article so quickly! I hope we can do more in the near future.”
“These insightful questions connect all the dots. They indeed reveal the characteristics of good journalism 🙂.”
“Thank you, Eric!! I like this version very much. It is concise, right on the point, and has a perfect balance between science and communication.”
“This is perfect. I'm impressed with the changes you've made to an already amazing article. … Thank you so much for honoring Mom in such vivid and flattering detail.”
“We can't thank you enough for your support. You asked so many great questions. It was a pleasure working with you!”
“Your write up is PERFECT!”
“Great job in preparing this article so quickly! I hope we can do more in the near future.”
“These insightful questions connect all the dots. They indeed reveal the characteristics of good journalism 🙂.”
“Thank you, Eric!! I like this version very much. It is concise, right on the point, and has a perfect balance between science and communication.”
“This is perfect. I'm impressed with the changes you've made to an already amazing article. … Thank you so much for honoring Mom in such vivid and flattering detail.”
“We can't thank you enough for your support. You asked so many great questions. It was a pleasure working with you!”
New Client: Wilmington Biz/Greater Wilmington Business Journal
Wilmington, home to the Battleship North Carolina, has obvious economic development firepower too. But 10 miles away, there’s a small vessel that continues to tack with impressive agility: Leland.
Health and Wellness
I have considerable experience writing about medicine, including general wellness, new understandings of fundamental science and biotech breakthroughs.
New Client: C-Ville Weekly
Former University of Virginia law school dean Paul G. Mahoney, the interim president of UVA, officially began the job August 11. Will history record him as a stop-gap public servant or the university’s 10th president?
Science and Technology
These projects span my work at UVA Today, where I first began as a science writer, to UVA Engineering, my last post at the university.
Magazine Writing
I've worked on staff for Screen Actor (now SAG-AFTRA) and UVA Lawyer, while contributing to other magazines independently.
Feature Writing
I've been lucky to write about a number of amazing individuals and fascinating topics over my career.
Books That Have Cited My Articles
Occasionally, Google will tell me that a book author has relied on my journalism. Here are the places I'm referenced.
About Me
I live in Charlottesville, Virginia (home to past and present great minds). I'm a senior writer and editor, and now writing coach, with a master's degree from the Johns Hopkins University and 30 years working in journalism and communications.
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