Hi, I’m David.
I’m an editor and author based in Philadelphia, currently working as a contract communications consultant.
As a freelancer, my primary focus has been on magazine copyediting. A list of the magazines I’ve copyedited can be found on my résumé—just ask.
I’ve also served as the associate editor of Risk & Insurance magazine and, prior to that, the senior editor of Azure magazine. I’ve written extensively about architecture and design, risk management and commercial insurance, including short- and long-form profiles and service pieces.
The articles you see on this site represent a cross-section of my editorial writing only. Much of the writing I do is for corporate clients, generating original content for professional organizations and businesses. If you’d like to see samples of this corporate writing or of my copyediting work, I’m happy to provide them.
(I’ve also written a novel.)
Wondering if I can help you with your project? Read more about what a freelance editor and writer can do for you here.
If you’d like to know more or to suggest a collaboration, please don’t hesitate to contact me and say hi.
Awards & Nominations
2024 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Gold: Best Editorial Package
“Bright Futures,” Azure (copy editor)
2024 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Finalist: Best Issue
The City Remakes Itself, Azure (copy editor)
2024 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Finalist: Best Series of Articles
“The Future of Circular Design,” Azure (copy editor)
2024 Azbee Awards
Gold: Best Print Special Issue or Supplement, Mid-Atlantic
“Predict and Prevent,” Risk & Insurance (writer & copy editor)
2023 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Gold: Best Profile of a Person
“Forward Focus,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2023 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Finalist: Best Profile of a Person
“Batter Up,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2023 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Silver: Best Feature Article, Professional
“Architecture during Wartime,” Azure (copy editor)
2023 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Finalist: Best Issue
The New Hospitality Issue, Azure (copy editor)
2022 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Gold: Best Digital Edition Publication, Consumer
The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2022 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Gold: Best Feel-Good Story, Business
“Big Shot,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2022 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Silver: Best B2B Website
The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2022 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Silver: Best Multicultural Story, Business
“Renewed Optimism,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2022 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Silver: Best Industry Feature, Business
“Zero-Waste Fashion,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2022 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Silver: Best Company Feature, Business
“Kicking Into High Gear,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2022 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Silver: Best Investigative Article, Business
“The NFTease,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2022 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Silver: Best Lifestyle Article, Consumer
“Simu Liu Is Out of the Shadows,” Sharp (copy editor)
2022 Best of CASE District II Awards
Best Writing: COVID-Related
“Balancing Act,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2022 Best of CASE District II Awards
Best Writing: COVID-Related
“The Big Shift,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2022 Best of CASE District II Awards
Best Writing: COVID-Related
“Bright Spot,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2022 Best of CASE District II Awards
Best Writing: Research, Medicine and Science News
“Flora Feminista,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2022 Best of CASE District II Awards
Best Writing: News / Feature >1,000 Words
“The Magic of Mushrooms,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2022 Best of CASE District II Awards
Best Writing: Profile >1,000 Words
“That Funny Lady,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2022 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Gold: Best News Coverage
“The Next Course,” Azure (copy editor)
2022 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Honorable Mention: Best Issue
The March/April 2021 Issue, Azure (copy editor)
2022 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Honorable Mention: Best Feature Article, Professional
“Community Ties,” Azure (copy editor)
2022 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Honorable Mention: Best Issue
The Big Shift, The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2022 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Honorable Mention: Best Profile of a Person
“That Funny Lady,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2022 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Honorable Mention: Best Feature Article, Trade
“The Magic of Mushrooms,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2022 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Honorable Mention: Best Feature Article, Professional
“Flora Feminista,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2021 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Gold: Best B2B Website
The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2021 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Gold: Best Digital Edition Publication, Business
Summer 2021 Issue, The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2021 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Gold: Best Industry Feature, Business
“Bright Spot,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2021 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Gold: Best Multicultural Story, Business
“Equity Disparity,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2021 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Silver: Best Digital Content, Best of Canada
The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2021 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Finalist: Best Company Feature, Business
“Leap of Faith,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2021 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Finalist: Best Feel-Good Story, Business
“Breathe Easy,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2021 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Finalist: Best Investigative Article, Business
“The Big Shift,” The York University Magazine (copy editor)
2021 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Finalist: Best Investigative Article, Consumer
“How Esports Became a 21st Century Gold Rush,” Sharp (copy editor)
2021 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Gold: Best Issue
The Resiliency Issue, Azure (copy editor)
2021 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Silver: Best Feature
“The Future of Plastic,” Azure (copy editor)
2021 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Honorable Mention: Best News Coverage
“Protection Services,” Azure (copy editor)
2020 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Gold: Best Print & Digital Publication, Best of Canada
York University Magazine (copy editor)
2020 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Gold: Best Print & Digital Publication, Academic
York University Magazine (copy editor)
2020 Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Gold: Best Website, Academic
York University Magazine (copy editor)
2020 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Gold: Best News Coverage
“The Many Sides of Sidewalk Toronto,” Azure (copy editor)
2020 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Silver: Best Issue
The Materials Issue, Azure (copy editor)
2020 National Magazine Awards: B2B
Honorable Mention: Best Profile of a Person
“Jan Kath’s Magic Carpet Ride,” Azure (writer)
2020 National Magazine Awards
Honorable Mention: Best Column
Points of Departure, Kamal Al-Solaylee, Sharp (copy editor)
2020 National Magazine Awards
Honorable Mention: Best Column
The Reluctant Fanatic, Nicholas Hune-Brown, Sharp (copy editor)
2019 National Magazine Awards
Gold: Best Column
Points of Departure, Kamal Al-Solaylee, Sharp (copy editor)
2018 National Magazine Awards
Honorable Mention: Best Magazine, Fashion & Beauty
S/ magazine (copy editor)
2018 National Magazine Awards
Honorable Mention: Best Magazine, Special Interest
Azure (repeat contributor)
2016 National Magazine Awards
Honorable Mention: Best Issue
A City on the Rise, Azure (senior editor)