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It startswithcharacter.

That's my core belief. It's true in screenwriting, in brand-building, and in life.

Patrick Kirkland

After 20 years writing for agencies, in-house brands, and 1-on-1 with founders and startups, that hasn’t changed. I’ve written national campaigns, developed brand voices, and helped global corporations explain complicated science.

The work I like most starts messy. Like a puzzle freshly dumped across the kitchen table. We dig through the jumble, figure out the words needed, who it’s for, and why anyone should care.

Then repeat, draft after draft, until it comes alive.

> experience

The track record.

Protagonist Ink

Founder/Creative Director

Narrative strategy and creative direction for founders, arts organizations, and mission-driven brands.

Elephant

Creative Director, Copy

Brand voice, copywriting, and content strategy for Chevron.

Integer LA

Assoc Creative Director

Campaigns and digital retail experiences for AT&T.

Verizon 140

Senior Copywriter

TV, digital campaigns, and product copy for Verizon.

Ogilvy

Senior Copywriter

National campaigns, including BP’s Team USA sponsorship.