Sondra Williamson

Portfolio

As a ghostwriter, most of my work is published or presented under the bylines of others. Some projects cannot be shared because of their sensitive nature. Although this limits the number of samples I can showcase online, I have received permission to feature the pieces you see here and to share additional samples on request. Should you engage me to write for you, you will receive this same degree of confidentiality.

Books

Breaking Bad News: 12 Essential Crisis Communication Tools

By Jeff Hahn, Principal
Hahn Public Communications (Austin, Texas)


Sky Harbor Farm Publishing (2020) Available on Amazon.com

 

Consultation, research, writing.

Start With A Laugh: An Insider’s Guide to Roasts, Toasts, Eulogies, and Other Speeches

By Liz Carpenter with Sondra (Williamson) Runnells, Eakin Press (2000)


The late Liz Carpenter served as press secretary to Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady, during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration.

 

Consultation, interviewed Mrs. Carpenter multiple times, organization, writing.

Things I Want to Tell You: PaPa’s Philosophy of Life

By David Perry, Attorney (Austin, Texas)


One of the nation’s most successful trial attorneys, Mr. Perry wrote this personal memoir to his grandchildren in 2016. I collaborated with him and Mary Barminski Johnson, graphics designer (Kelleygraphics, Austin), to create this bound collection of advice and family photos.


Consultation, interviews, research, writing, graphics collaboration.

Magazine Articles

“Building a More Resilient Texas: How the Flood Infrastructure Fund is Helping Communities Statewide Develop Collaborative Regional Flood-Control Solutions”

By Sondra Williamson

 

Published in Volume 6, Issue 1 of Engineering Texas, a publication of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas (Austin, Texas), the professional association of Texas engineering firms (May 2022)

 

Interviews, research, concept, writing.

“Don’t Kill the Helium Supply Chain: Selling the Federal Helium Reserve Defeats the Purpose of the CHIPS Act”

By Lawson Brice, President
Accord Petrochemical Brokerage LLC (Austin, Texas)

 

Interviews, research, writing.

“Texas Tech Grad and Mother of Three: ‘My Life and My Family History Has Changed, All Because of One Man’s Kindness’”

By Sondra Williamson

 

The Honorable Kent Hance, Chancellor Emeritus, Texas Tech University System, engaged me to conduct interviews and write this story.


Research, interviews, writing.

“Baby Boomers: A Driving Force in the Changing Health Care Landscape”

By Sondra Williamson


Feature article appeared in the May-June 2017 issue of Texas Hospitals magazine, a publication of the Texas Hospital Association.


Research, interviews, writing.

“Pathways to Power: Bringing Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas To the U.S. Marketplace”

By Rolf A. Gafvert, President,
Gulf South Pipeline LLP (Houston, Texas)
and Wayne D. Stinnett, Jr.


Published in World Energy, an international energy magazine regarded as an authoritative voice in the field of energy communication (2003).


Interviewed Mr. Gafvert and Mr. Stinnett, concept, research, writing.

“The Role of Trading and Markets in Enterprise”

By Kyle Vann, CEO
Entergy-Koch LP
(Houston, Texas)


Published in World Energy magazine (2003).


Interviewed Mr. Vann, research, writing.

“State-of-the-Art Smart: Despite A Tightening Economy, Gulf South Pipeline Is Investing In Cutting-Edge Technologies To Make Its Pipelines Safer”

By Rolf A. Gafvert, President
Gulf South Pipeline LLP (Houston, Texas)


Published in Pipeline and Gas Journal (2003).


Interviewed Mr. Gafvert, research, writing.

“Straight Talk: Crafting Persuasive Opening Statements and Closing Arguments”

By Sondra Williamson


Reprinted from the American Association of Justice’s Psychology of Persuasion Seminar, “What You Need to Know to Win for Your Clients in Today’s Environment” (Buckhead, Georgia). Further reproduction of any kind is prohibited.


Concept, research, writing.

“Starting Strong, Working Smart: Using Expanded Initial Disclosure Statements As Trial Templates and Powerful Settlement Tools”

By Sondra Williamson


For Trial, a publication of the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America).


Concept, interviewed attorney Patrick J. McGroder (Phoenix), research, writing.

“From Antagonists to Allies: The New Partnering of Business and the Plaintiffs’ Bar”

By Kenneth M. Suggs, Attorney, Janet, Jenner & Suggs LLC. (Baltimore, Maryland)


A version of this article appeared online at the website of Lawyers USA.


Interviewed Mr. Suggs, research, writing.

“Courting Public Opinion: Using Public Relations Effectively to Win Trials and Preserve the Civil Justice System”

By Richard A. Jenson MS and Sondra Williamson


Collaboration, research, writing.

Opinion-Editorials

“The Film Industry: A Critical Front in the Fight for Gender Equality”

Written for Marc Palazzo, President SLR Public Affairs (Austin, Texas)


Collaboration, research, writing.

“Teaching Slavery More Accurately and Thoroughly Than Ever Before in Texas Public Schools”

By Aicha Davis and Lawrence A. Allen, Jr.


Written for David Anderson, Education Consultant, HillCo Partners (Austin, Texas)


Collaboration, research, writing.

“The NAT GAS Act Would Do More Harm Than Good”

Written for Marc Palazzo, President SLR Public Affairs (Austin, Texas)

 

Collaboration, research, writing.

Opening Statements

Dodson vs. Ford Opening Statement

Written for Amato A. DeLuca, Attorney
DeLuca & Weizenbaum LTD (Providence, Rhode Island)


Interviews, research, writing.

Brochures

“70 Rainey. The New Face of Luxe High-Rise Living. Rainey Style.”

Written for New York real estate developer Sackman Austin to introduce its new high-rise condominium development in Austin’s Rainey Street Historic District (2016).

 

Interviewed Sackman sales team, concept, research, writing.

“The JB and Sandy Morning Show”

Written for JB Hager and Sandy McIlree, Hosts
“The JB & Sandy Morning Show,” Mix 94.7 FM (Austin, Texas)


Interviewed JB and Sandy, concept, research, writing.

“The Texas State Troopers Association”

Written for Mario A. Martinez, Lobbyist
Martinez & Associates (Austin, Texas)


Brochure targeting the Texas Legislature in preparation for the 2019 Texas Legislature, Regular Session.


Interviewed TSTA board president, concept, research, writing.

“The Right Time. The Right Place.”

Written for MEM/Hubble Communications (Austin, Texas)


Brochure targeting the Texas Legislature promoting deregulation of electricity (1994).


Concept, research, writing.

Website Copy

“The Advantage You Seek. The Justice You Deserve.”

Written for Manuel Maltos, Attorney Maltos Law Firm (San Antonio, Texas)


Interviewed Mr. Maltos, research, concept, writing.

Speeches

Remarks by Sandy McIlree

Written for Sandy McIlree, Host “The Sandy Show,” 103.1 Austin’s 80s Station (Austin, Texas) and Syndicated Nationwide


Interviewed Sandy, research, writing.

Remarks by Texas House Speaker Joe Straus

Delivered by Speaker Straus at the Medal of Arts VIP Legislative Reception (February 28, 2011)

Interviewed the Speaker’s staff, research, writing.

Remarks By Craig Malloy

Delivered by Craig Malloy, CEO, LifeSize Communications (Austin, Texas) At technology conference in Boston, Massachusetts (2005)


Interviewed Mr. Malloy, research, writing.

Video Scripts

“Welcome to the Pyramids of Moody Gardens”

Written for MEM/Hubble Communications
Script for video shown in on-site IMAX theater welcoming visitors to Galveston’s Moody Gardens


Toured facility, interviewed management, concept, research, writing.

Research.
Complete manuscripts.
Proofreading and editing.
Fast turnaround.
Polished results.

Let’s talk about your next project!

If you are interested in learning more about how our professional writing and communications services can benefit your firm, I would love to hear from you.

Sondra Williamson

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