A variety of writing projects and other work
Below are articles and writing projects from MovieJawn, Boss Rush Network, Zelda Dungeon, my Professional Writing graduate program, The Tunnels Magazine, and more.
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Read Only Magazine
Twisted Heroism, Personal Conflict, and Revenge: How Handsome Jack Elevates Borderlands 2
This article is featured in Read Only Magazine’s print and online magazine, Issue #12: FOE. This article explores how Handsome Jack, the antagonist in Borderlands 2, elevates the narrative by actively engaging with the player through compelling and personal conflict. I wrote and published this article in the print zine and online in December 2025.
MovieJawn
Exploitative Journalism and Fighting Back in NETWORK and “Not for Want of Trying”
This article is featured in MovieJawn’s Winter 2025 Print Zine, “Reporters, News and Journalism.” This article discusses journalism exploitation and the value of truth and standing up in the face of oppression through both the award-winning film Network and Maybeshewill’s head-banging ballad, “Not for Want of Trying.” I wrote and published this feature in the print zine in December 2025.
Movie: The Series—THE YOUNG INDIANA JONES CHRONICLES
As part of Movie: The Series, a column that looks at shows based on films, this feature focuses on The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, a George Lucas passion project from the 90s that develops Indiana Jones’ character through new and compelling ways by taking advantage of television as a unique storytelling medium. I wrote and published this feature in May 2025.
Gene Tierney’s beautiful, warped mirror: LAURA and LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN
This feature explores the way classic noir films Laura and Leave Her to Heaven mirror and contrast each other, with a particular focus on Gene Tierney’s gripping and mesmerizing performances as Laura Hunt and Ellen Berent at the center of each. I wrote and published this feature in May 2025.
Ani-May 2025: GURREN LAGANN encourages you to dig beneath the surface
As part of Movie Jawn’s 2025 Ani-May celebration, this feature explores changing relationships with Gainax’s Gurren Lagann, a show whose early episodes may seem overly silly on the surface, but are purposeful and reveal the show’s brilliance upon digging deeper as an adult. I wrote and published this feature in May 2025.
Boss Rush Network
Why Tears of the Kingdom is a Problematic Sequel
This article covers Tears of the Kingdom as a follow-up to Breath of the Wild, exploring how its story, characters, gameplay, and setting ultimately make it a problematic sequel and installment in The Legend of Zelda series. I wrote and published this article in January 2025.
How to Survive the Swarms in Warhammer: Vermintide II
This article acts as a guide for new players to Warhammer: Vermintide II, offering various tips and recommendations for leveling up characters, unlocking new equipment, collecting items, and more. I wrote and published this article in January 2025.
Zelda Deserved to be the True Hero of Her Own Story in Echoes of Wisdom
This high-performing article discusses Echoes of Wisdom‘s status as the first official game in The Legend of Zelda franchise to feature Princess Zelda as the hero of her own adventure, and whether or not the gameplay mechanics help cement her role as the protagonist or hinder it. I wrote and published this article in November 2024.
George Lucas, the Decimation of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, and its Impact on the Film Industry
George Lucas’s decimation of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles TV series is indicative of a larger problem with film preservation and integrity. This high-performing article includes filmmaker quotes, relevant links to related articles, and more. I wrote and published this editorial in September 2024.
Why Pokémon Fan Games Are Better Than Mainline Pokémon Games
This editorial covers excellent fan Pokémon games that recapture the spark and joy of the franchise through challenging yet rewarding gameplay and meaningful storytelling. I wrote and published this article in July 2024.
Fabula Ultima Impressions and Thoughts
This editorial discusses the gameplay mechanics, story elements, character creation, and more of the Final Fantasy-inspired TTRPG, Fabula Ultima. I wrote and published this article in March 2024.
Impressions of the NieR: Orchestra Concert 1 2 0 2 4 [the end of data]
This high-performing, in-depth review of the NieR: Orchestra Concert World Tour in Los Angeles covers overall impressions of the experience, including the song selections, visual storytelling, guest appearances, and more. I wrote and published this editorial in February 2024.
Amnesia is a Lazy, Overdone Trope in Video Games
This article explores examples of the amnesia trope as a storytelling device in video games and examples where the trope enhances the experience or is ineffective and overdone. I wrote and published this article in December 2023.
Sequel Wars: The World Ends With You Versus NEO: The World Ends With You
This high-performing editorial compares and contrasts the video game NEO: The World Ends With You to its predecessor, The World Ends With You, analyzing each game’s story, characters, gameplay, and music before selecting a winner. I wrote and published this article in October 2023.
New Sea of Stars Launch Trailer Released by Sabotage Studio
This was a post for Boss Rush Network where I covered the newly released launch trailer for the retro-inspired turn-based RPG, Sea of Stars. I wrote and published this article in August 2023.
What Makes a Video Game Remake Good and Successful?
This article highlights the criteria and recurring elements that make video game remakes good and successful, including improved graphics, enhanced story and characters, quality-of-life updates, and more. I wrote and published this article in August 2023.
How to Conquer the Underworld of Hades
This article provides useful tips and recommendations for how to successfully complete a run in Supergiant Game’s critically acclaimed roguelike game, Hades. I wrote and published this article in July 2023.
Zelda Dungeon
Dungeon Week: The Stone Tower Temple Embodies Everything Great About Majora’s Mask
As part of Dungeon Week, a series of editorials dedicated to highlighting dungeons in The Legend of Zelda series, this editorial discusses the key components that make Stone Tower Temple a fantastic dungeon, including its gameplay mechanics, themes, story, and more. I wrote and published this article in January 2023.
Newly Translated Shigeru Miyamoto Interview is a Treasure Trove of Ocarina of Time Secrets
This article covers a rare, newly translated interview from 1999 with Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of The Legend of Zelda series, about the development of Ocarina of Time. I wrote and published this article in January 2022.
How Zelda Helped Me Navigate Growing Up and Define What Being “Normal” Means
This editorial covers childhood experiences and growing up, highlighting how The Legend of Zelda series helped to navigate challenges and ultimately define what being “normal” means. I wrote and published this article in August 2020.
Legendary Pictures: Princess Mononoke’s Influence on Breath of the Wild
As part of Legendary Pictures, a series of editorials focused on discussing similarities across numerous films and TV series to The Legend of Zelda franchise, this editorial covers the thematic and visual connections between the Studio Ghibli film Princess Mononoke and Breath of the Wild. I wrote and published this editorial in February 2020.
How Saria’s Bond with Link – And The Player – Redefined Friendships in the Zelda Series
This editorial covers the impact of Saria’s character and how her friendship with Link both shapes the player’s experiences with Ocarina of Time and influences The Legend of Zelda series as a whole. I wrote and published this piece in May 2019.
Companion Week: The Dichotomy of Light and Dark is Symbolic of Midna
As part of Companion Week, a series of editorials dedicated to spotlighting companion characters in The Legend of Zelda series, this editorial covers Midna from Twilight Princess, her journey and redemption, and the symbolism of light and dark throughout the game’s story and themes. I wrote and published this editorial in September 2018.
Why I Love the Nintendo Power Player’s Guide of Ocarina of Time
This editorial describes why the Nintendo Power Player’s Guide of the beloved Legend of Zelda game, Ocarina of Time, is so meaningful, including the special forward by series creator Shigeru Miyamoto and its unique and unconventional writing style. I wrote and published this piece in October 2017.
The Tunnels Magazine
Splash Mountain and the Significance of the Laughing Place in Relation to Song of the South
This essay explores the complex history and relationship between the failures and legacy of the Disney film Song of the South, the subsequent creation of the iconic ride inspired by said film, Splash Mountain, and the significance of the success Disney gained afterward. I originally wrote and posted this essay in April 2018.
A Hero’s Swan Song
A short story set in an apocalyptic world inspired by Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, A Hero’s Swan Song tells the tale of two siblings navigating through the harsh conditions and leaning on each other in order to survive. I originally wrote and posted this piece in April 2017.
Master of Arts Professional Writing Program
Increasing Recruitment and Retention Through Rhetoric
In my Professional Writing graduate program capstone course, I wrote a proposal that discusses actionable solutions for Northern Arizona University’s former University Marketing department to increase student recruitment and retention by improving rhetoric on the website. These solutions include media literacy education, usability testing, comprehensive content rewrites, and expanded multi-modal marketing strategies.
Compensation Enhancement Proposal
As part of my Professional Writing graduate program, I comprehensively edited this proposal about the Compensation Proposal for Mohave County. This rewrite emphasizes document organization, bulleted lists, headings, and a summary to ensure the proposal’s objectives are clear and concise.
Open Heart Surgery
As part of my Professional Writing graduate program, I comprehensively edited this document about open-heart surgery. This rewrite emphasizes making the content and language more accessible and approachable for patients. The document includes frequently asked questions and graphics for improved clarity.
The Mhelting Pot Podcast Episode
As part of my Professional Writing graduate program, I recorded a short podcast episode covering general blog writing tips for listeners (I was recovering from a cold when I recorded this, so please don’t mind the raspy strain in my voice).
The Mhelting Pot 