In the movie Pulp Fiction, Harvey Keitel introduces his character by saying, "I'm Winston Wolf. I solve problems." I am the Winston Wolf of writing. Since I wrote my first complaint letter at age 8 regarding a defective Barbie Doll, I have had a passion for persuading people with clear and concise writing—a fringe benefit of having Judge Michael Mehr for a father. When a friend or colleague needs a letter to resolve a conflict, a resume to obtain a new position, an essay to get into college, or an email to handle a delicate situation, they call me.
I taught composition, professional and creative writing at Purdue University for 10+ years and am currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at SUNY Purchase College. I have 5+ years of full-time experience in communications strategy; professional, science-based, technical, multimedia, and journalistic writing; print media design; web design and html coding; and expanding social media reach via data-driven content. I also have 9 years of professional editorial experience; 8+ years of event planning experience; and 5+ years of customer service experience in the restaurant industry.
I hold a BA in English with High Distinction from the University of Virginia (2001); an MFA in Fiction Writing from Purdue University (2008); and I will receive my Doctoral Degree in Disability Studies (emphasis on the History of Science and American Literature) from Purdue University in December 2026.
My vast writing, teaching, and communications experience has taught me this:
No one wants to read what you write. In school, your teachers are a captive audience; in the real world, every word read costs time and money.
Letters, emails, and resumes are an art form, as important as poetry or fiction. While most people will never have to write a short story as well as Ernest Hemingway, everyone must be able to write an artfully concise email.
I am the instructor who teaches you how to be the Ernest Hemingway of emails; I am the freelance writer who can solve your problem with a single letter; I am the communications strategist who can expand your organization’s digital and print media reach; I am the science writer who translate your advanced research into clear, creative, visually stunning articles.
If you have a problem that needs solving, I am currently accepting freelance work and interviewing for full-time positions. I can be reached at 908-337-1306 or jessica.mehr@purchase.edu.