David Rhoades | Writing Portfolio
I've been writing essays, articles, marketing copy, and journalism for over a decade. This portfolio includes recent work in a variety of disciplines.
Tugboats: How They Work & Why They’re Crucial for Port Safety
You can think of tugboats as the utility players of the maritime industry.
Article written for leading maritime law firm shortly after the Baltimore bridge collapse in March 2024.
Are Your Competitors Taking Your Ideal Jobs Because of This One Simple Fact?
The good news—you can reclaim your share of the market with a few simple changes.
B2B marketing copy written to electrical contractors, positioning the client as an authority in digital marketing.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Kills 6, Shipping Industry to Blame
On March 26, the Dali, a container ship leased by shipping giant Maersk headed for Sri Lanka, lost all power while still in the channel in the Port of Baltimore. Despite the efforts of the pilots and crew, the 100,000-ton vessel struck the support beam of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsing it
Reporting on the Baltimore bridge collapse in March 2024.
Test Your Friendship — Move a Mattress
Lifting furniture makes a handy metaphor for intimacy.
David RhoadesPersonal essay written for The Narrative Arc and chosen by Medium staff for broad curation within a day of publication.