WRITING
I write feature stories, articles, newsletters and more. Testimonials and examples of my work are listed below.
“Tess went above and beyond on our project. She was wonderful to work with, turned in clean and engaging copy and was organized and professional throughout the project. She will be our first call the next time we need a freelancer."
— Ashley Gartland, Portland State University Communications
“We at Friends of the Columbia Gorge had a fantastic experience working with Tess. She was highly communicative throughout the process, keeping us updated on progress and ensuring our feedback was incorporated at every step. She took the time to meet with our team multiple times to deeply understand the subject matter, asked great questions, and her writing struck the perfect balance between scientific accuracy and accessibility. If you're looking for a skilled and thoughtful freelance writer, we highly recommend Tess!
— Tim Dobyns, Friends of the Columbia Gorge: gorgefriends.org
BYLINES
PSU helps Portland prepare for the big one - Portland State University News
Warming up Waldo County – The Working Waterfront Newspaper, The Island Institute
Town groundwater problem needs addressing, study shows – Lakes Region Weekly/The Portland Press Herald
Milfoil squad soldiers on after successes last summer – Lakes Region Weekly/The Portland Press Herald
Loon lovers search waters during annual population count – Lakes Region Weekly/The Portland Press Herald
A troubled teenager, a tragic end: Coulette Boures family shares their story to help others – Lakes Region Weekly/The Portland Press Herald
Written for a public audience, in consultation with scientists at the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group.
SCIENCE WRITING
MUSIC WRITING
I write about music and culture for fun on my Substack.
TECHNICAL WRITING
Climate Adaptation for Floodplain Management: An Introductory Guide | This 20-page brief provides an overview of the climate adaptation process.