Graham W. Bell
Oh hey. I’m a copywriter and editor living in Houston, TX by way of Brooklyn and the Pacific Northwest. Not sure what to say? I can help.
My background in journalism and education has made accessibility and legibility my key concerns. Why use jargon and confusing language when simple and direct work best?
Writing Samples
Projects/Clients:
New York, NY
Since 2017, I’ve crafted expert lot essays and catalogue notes for one of the largest auction houses in the world. Pushing upwards of 25,000 words per biannual season, I adhere to the company’s specific voice, format, and level of expertise that their esteemed clients expect.
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Houston, TX
Temporary replacement for Managing Editor in one of the nation’s largest fine arts museums. Daily roles included copyediting emails, texts for publication, and website proofing/editing. Also wrote exhibition texts and copy for advertisement, marketing peripherals, and other content as needed.
Marketing Refresh
Houston, TX
Freelance copywriter for a marketing company that specializes in creating content for B2B companies in a variety of industries. The majority of my work focused on industrial and technical blog writing as well as social media posts with an accessible, informative voice.
Siteimprove
Copenhagen, DK
Brand marketing copywriter for a SaaS company with a focus on accessibility and digital experience. Contracted to write emails, ad copy, and other content that speaks directly to the company goals in a specific voice.
Loyalti (formerly SnowShoe)
Portland, OR
SnowShoe focuses on customer loyalty solutions that prioritize small businesses through their Spark Loyalty system. As a copywriter for their marketing team, I created case studies, client-side PDFs, emails, and other content to assist their customers and spotlight boutiques and owners who have benefited from their personalized technology.
Arts Council of Kern
Bakersfield, CA
Working with the Executive Director and Web Designer, I crafted meaningful copy for a full site relaunch. Focusing on the diversity of Kern County’s population as well as some of their long-standing arts events, we emphasized accessibility and clarity above all else. Behind the scenes, I wrote and edited several successful grant applications that multiplied the ACK budget exponentially.
Motko
New York, NY
Working with the CEO & Founder, I created informational copy and design elements for an internal knowledge base that centers around fitness in the corporate sphere. Turning research and facts into digestible social posts and catchy articles, I helped to engage the company’s subscribers and teach employees about health and well-being.
Hitting the Wall
New York, NY
Working with the Creative Director at NY-based Whistle on this project for the official Olympics Network, I created several scripts and basic narrative structures for crossover episodes that paired fitness influencers with Olympic athletes in a series of challenges.
The Brooklyn Rail
New York, NY
Focusing mainly on painting and photography, I wrote critical exhibition reviews of artists like David Alekhuogie, Jeff Wall, and Jia Aili at major New York institutions like Gagosian and MoMA.
Focus Group
Houston, TX
Founder and editor-in-chief of an online music photography publication. I manage two remote editors and a team of nation-wide contributors covering all genres of live music while building community and connections in the field.
Rue Defense
Houston, TX
Independent music label/media outlet focused on up and coming acts from Portland, Brooklyn, Hosuton, and everywhere in between. As the founder and head of PR, I write bios and EPKs, pitch to media outlets, and advise artists on everything from tape design to social strategy.