What do my clients and students say about my work?

They're quite complimentary. (Pay no attention to the writer blushing behind that curtain.) Here's the types of work I've done for them; samples are here.

Their kind words are right here:

Benjamin was a delight to work with. When I hired Benjamin to flesh out a complete draft of the Bureau's Plan to Address Racial Profiling, I had an outline and lots of ideas about where I wanted it to go. In just a couple of meetings with me, he was able to create a clear, concise 36-page document complete with a "business case" for addressing racial profiling, overview of the data, concrete action steps with timelines. Benjamin helped me focus and provide clarity on a topic of great sensitivity. I was proud to be able to present the finished document to the community.

Rosie Sizer

Portland, Oregon

Benjamin delivers. He listens, he’s a quick study, and he produces well-crafted documents tailored to their audience. Not only that, but he’s also fun to work with.

Joanne Fuller, MSW

Portland, Oregon

I was impressed by the work Benjamin did for the Portland Police Bureau on its plan to address racial profiling: it was so clear! Then, when I needed to have someone write a summary report for the City Council on the meetings of the Racial Profiling Committee in 2008, I hired him. He was thorough, on time, and his work was excellent. I'm grateful for his hard work. His style is accessible – even when describing complex issues and policies. He communicates on a level we can all understand.

María Lisa Johnson

Director, Office of Human Relations – Human Rights Commission

Portland, Oregon

We found out about a huge federal grant at the last minute and called Benjamin. To write the grant, he digested a monstrous amount of critical-but-arcane research and networked with people in our agency, at one of our subcontractors, and with people from two other county juvenile justice agencies. Our thirty-page grant—complete with helpful graphics—was finished in 18 days. Every comma was in the right place. Darn Write is darn fast!

Wayne Scott, LCSW

Portland, Oregon

I hired Benjamin to write two Policies and Procedures manuals for the Multnomah County STOP [adult drug] Court. Capturing and condensing an entire court program on paper was a unique challenge, but the Partners’ Manual he wrote provides an excellent overview of the history of STOP Court, how it operates, and the specific roles and responsibilities of each of the primary professionals involved in daily operations. The Participant’s Manual is comprehensive and explains clients’ roles, responsibilities, and functions of the court and treatment in language that is easy to understand. It will serve as an excellent adjunct to the messages that are provided by the court, the defense attorney, and the treatment organization. I am very pleased with the products Benjamin produced.

John Turner

Portland, Oregon

I hired Benjamin to jump-start our fundraising program, and he did. His direct mail letters brought in many lapsed members, increased the average donation, and made a significant difference to our bottom line.

Bob Jenks, Executive Director

Portland, Oregon

When I hired Benjamin to translate a dry, unconvincing grant proposal into a letter that people would actually read, he really "got it." He worked quickly and gave us a winner.

Lore Joplin, MPA

Boston, MA

I can't wait to get going on your suggestions for revising my memoir. You are an amazing reader and critic.  The idea to interview the bankruptcy judge blew me away.