Portfolio
books | websites and magazines | marketing | research papers and corporate reports
Books
Over the last 20 years I’ve written for books on such esoteric topics as bizarre tattoos and how our celebrity obsessions mirror our feelings towards pets. I’ve also edited books on contemporary photography (Hasselblad Masters), test-taking strategies for anxious students (Random House/The Princeton Review) and the best colleges in the US (Random House/The Princeton Review).
I’ve also researched books on wide-ranging topics from pregnancy to historically significant jewelry. The titles below are a couple of my more recent projects. Please contact me if you have specific book topics you’d like to research, or for which you need a project editor.
Famous Faces
Translated into 4 languages, this book has generated widespread interest. In it, Seamus explores the overlap between our obsessions towards pets and our fascination with celebrities.
Inked
Exploring the netherworld of quirky tattoos, this book is a witty look at tattoos that go just a bit too far.
Websites and Magazines
As well as advice for entrepreneurs, I’ve written inspirational essays for DailyOm.com as well as service pieces for Hearst magazines and Hachette Filipacchi. Please enjoy the samples below…
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Small Business Column
— Seamus wrote a series of 12 monthly columns for Citibank’s bizzed.com on the challenges facing small businesses. His piece on delegating led to a guest spot on NPR’s “Small Business Minute.”
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The Daily Om
— A piece on how nature can inspire us to collaborate and provide support for each other.
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A Knitters Guide to Paris and London (Hachette Filipacchi)
— Fun and zany activities for crafters in these two world capitals.
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“Craft must-have’s” (Hachette Filipacchi)
— Round-up of the latest fun and inspiring crafting gadgets and resources.
Marketing
Whether you’re looking for brochures, newsletters or product overviews and descriptions, I’ve created a wide range of marketing and promotional materials for companies ranging from Guinness to Scholastic and teNeues. I’ve posted a sampling below and am happy to provide more information on request. Please click any of the thumbnails for a larger version.
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Research Papers and Corporate Reports
Ranging from competitve analysis and annual reports to marketing strategy, I’ve written and edited presentations, reports and research papers for clients ranging from Scholastic to McGraw Hill and Random House. For reasons of confidentiality, I can’t provide samples but I’d be happy to discuss the kinds of projects I’ve worked on and how I could help your business with its research and analysis–whether you need help organizing initial findings or require a complete editorial review and polish for a final publication. Of course, I’m glad to provide references on request.