Writing. Editing. Research.
Conservation and the outdoor industry.
I write and edit for conservation organizations, outdoor companies, and publications. Hunting, fishing, wildlife, and public lands are familiar ground. Need original reporting, a clear explanation of technical research, or an editor for an AI-assisted draft? Let’s get to work.
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A single assignment, an overdue report, or a publication that needs an editor. I work with your team to get the project finished.
Magazine features, profiles, and outdoor journalism built on interviews, research, and time in the field.
Substantive editing, copyediting, and work under your byline. I sharpen the writing and preserve the author’s voice.
Press releases, project stories, newsletters, and reports that explain your work to the people you need to reach.
Website pages, email campaigns, and advertising with a clear purpose and a reason to keep reading.
Source verification and research for articles, reports, and communications. Unsupported claims get flagged before publication.
Property listings, agent websites, advertising, and monthly mailers for southwest Montana real estate professionals. Specific details, local knowledge, and copy that sounds like you.
Before you publish
Your staff can use AI. I review the draft for accuracy, sourcing, structure, and voice, then fix what needs fixing. Professional editing for copy that will carry your name.
See the process, a sample edit, and pricing.
"It was important to work with a copywriter who understood the issues firsthand as a sportsman. PJ was the perfect fit. He performed his own research to help tell the story. We could not be happier with our final product."
Ty Churchwell
Mining Coordinator · Trout Unlimited
"PJ invested time to ensure he clearly understood the project deliverables. He supplied us with a written product that clearly spoke to our audience; his pithy descriptions and punchy anecdotes hit the mark."
Joel Webster
Chief Conservation Officer · TRCP
"We welcomed P.J. to assist us in creating more effective media opportunities. The statistics speak for themselves. There has been a 70% increase in our website traffic over the past year."
Jim Arnold
Boone and Crockett Club
“PJ has been an exceptional Managing Editor and valuable partner in producing Fair Chase magazine. He consistently brings fresh ideas for topics and themes that have elevated the overall quality and relevance of Fair Chase magazine. He is reliable, creative, and a pleasure to collaborate with.”
Karlie Slayer
Director of Marketing and Publications · Boone and Crockett Club
“I hired PJ as a contract writer in early 2022. He is a dependable writer who can make any topic enjoyable to read about. He is happy to accept projects requiring a quick turnaround and is fantastic at interviewing our members to translate their stories into moving narratives.”
Kate Nation
Director of Communications · Union Sportsmen’s Alliance
I write real stories thanks to a background in English literature, journalism, and manual labor. I specialize in issues and topics involving hunting, fishing, and conservation, but I’ve been known to write just about anything—from squirrel taxidermy to honest gear reviews.
I’ve installed irrigation systems, dug trails as a member of Americorps, and washed more than my share of dishes. In short, I enjoy working. A little weird, I know.
I bring more than 25 years of experience to the table, having honed my craft as a newspaper reporter, freelance journalist, hunting editor, and now, as managing editor of a national magazine. As a business owner specializing in contract work, I bring that same dedication and expertise to every client’s project.
Client work and stories from the field.
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