About me.

You have a story. Let me help you tell it.

I'm a Chicago-based scribe who's been writing professionally for more than 25 years. My résumé includes crafting speeches for Barack Obama, Valerie Jarrett, and myriad C-level leaders of international healthcare organizations, nonprofits, universities, real estate companies, land use groups, and more.

I’ve written for Google, Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson, Allstate, Argo Tea, Maytag, and many others. Before that, I was an award-winning journalist dodging flames covering a California forest fire, interviewing a combative Harrison Ford, and putting together a National Magazine Award–nominated magazine package about Chicago’s dive bars.

With a background that encompasses copywriting, journalism, and custom prose, I'm uniquely qualified to deliver engaging content that combines strategic thinking with seamless copy. My specialties include: speechwriting, web copy, corporate-branded content, newsletters, video scripts, feature writing, product descriptions, white papers, and long-form pieces.

I believe the best content creates a connection between the the target audience and the speaker or brand. My goal is to ensure that dialogue is clear, informative, and easy to engage with. I specialize in content that is readable or easy on the ears, and I am always looking for the chance to add a touch of thoughtful humor to my work.

Let’s talk.

joel@reesewrites.net