Hi! Here is a regretfully infrequently updated list of my published writings and related editing work.
I work for the Chicago Reader and they let me write a little. Full list available here.
Some Reader favorites: I try to convince you to buy records from one of my all-time fave comedians. Introducing a beautiful music video from a unique Chicago composer. Hi, I’m bi. I managed to get a legendary Chicago TV star to talk to me about Berwyn and Doctor Who. I got Ready for the World. I put a positive review of Lionel Richie into an alternative newsweekly and managed to mention Bloom County.
From roughly 2000-2014, I was a member of the art group Temporary Services, which co-founded Half Letter Press. I worked with my collaborators on a myriad of projects, but some of my faves include co-writing parts of and co-editing Group Work, creating the Framing the Artists project and booklet, and working on the Prisoners’ Inventions project.
Sometimes I write fiction. I’ve done communications for nonprofits, proofreading for agencies, and publication consulting.
I’ve also lectured, sat on panels, moderated, performed stand-up, been interviewed on the radio, hosted radio shows, talked on podcasts, taught classes, did crit panels for grad students, judged competitions, made public spectacles, and created semi-engaging performance art (I mean, we try).
Work: I’m mainly concerned right now with all things Chicago Reader and Reader Institute for Community Journalism but I am happy to be invited to your show, discuss topics, moderate conversations, or sing spontaneous karaoke with tinkly backing tracks. If you’d like to interview me, invite me to talk about Chicago, or just want to tap on my shoulder about secret projects, please email me at scollojulin at chicagoreader dot com.
It’ll take a bit for me to get back to you, so if time is of the essence, back it up with a message or DM on Instagram or Facebook. Thanks!
HOLLOHULO! 