Copywriter, blogger & social media strategist for Letterpress PLAY
I am the copywriter & social media strategist for a letterpress studio and retail store in Austin, Texas. I create web copy, email campaigns, blog posts, press releases, ad copy, and social media copy.
Web & other copy
Emails
Blog posts
Meet the Presses: Katharine Graham, the First Female Publisher of the 20th Century
You may know Katharine Graham’s name from the 2017 film The Post, where Meryl Streep played the fearless publisher of The Washington Post who risked her career and reputation to publish the Pentagon Papers. While the Academy Award-nominated film did an excellent job conveying the tenacity of Graham, her story is so much more than the Pentagon Papers.
Meet the Presses: Ruth Ellis, Detroit Printer and Black LGBTQ Icon
In the last year of the 19th century, when the majority of Americans did not have electricity or toilets in their home, a baby girl named Ruth Ellis was born in the state capitol of Illinois. She was the only daughter of former slave and the first Black mail carrier of Illinois, Charles Ellis Sr., and his wife, Carrie Farro Ellis.
History of the
Letterpress
For over seven centuries, the letterpress has been an integral part of printing and communication. In this article, we’d like to go over the history of the letterpress, from its inception at the hands of inventor Johannes Gutenberg to its recent revival in small studios across the globe.
You’re invited: Come see our community garden at Fortlandia 🌸
As friends of Letterpress PLAY, we want to invite you to experience the wonderful world of Fortlandia at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center starting October 3rd. This magical event features nine local fort builders—including us!—who have created otherworldly interactive art experiences for you and your family.