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Fiction and nonfiction writer and editor with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in English, and additional graduate study in Film and Media Studies. I specialize in narrative craft—worldbuilding, character development, dialogue, and thematic depth—with a direct, controlled style focused on clarity and originality. I also bring 11 years of experience as a U.S. Air Force instructor, applying disciplined evaluation and structured critique to written work. I produce and refine published writing (Medium), deliver high-level editorial feedback, and work on my ongoing book manuscript, My Mysterious Mind.…Fiction and nonfiction writer and editor with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in English, and additional graduate study in Film and Media Studies. I specialize in narrative craft—worldbuilding, character development, dialogue, and thematic depth—with a direct, controlled style focused on clarity and originality. I also bring 11 years of experience as a U.S. Air Force instructor, applying disciplined evaluation and structured critique to written work. I produce and refine published writing (Medium), deliver high-level editorial feedback, and work on my ongoing book manuscript, My Mysterious Mind.

Michael Lee Lawson

Writer, Film Director, Film Producer, +2

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Fiction and nonfiction writer and editor with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in English, and additional graduate study in Film and Media Studies. I specialize in narrative craft—worldbuilding, character development, dialogue, and thematic depth—with a direct, controlled style focused on clarity and originality. I also bring 11 years of experience as a U.S. Air Force instructor, applying disciplined evaluation and structured critique to written work. I produce and refine published writing (Medium), deliver high-level editorial feedback, and work on my ongoing book manuscript, My Mysterious Mind.…Fiction and nonfiction writer and editor with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in English, and additional graduate study in Film and Media Studies. I specialize in narrative craft—worldbuilding, character development, dialogue, and thematic depth—with a direct, controlled style focused on clarity and originality. I also bring 11 years of experience as a U.S. Air Force instructor, applying disciplined evaluation and structured critique to written work. I produce and refine published writing (Medium), deliver high-level editorial feedback, and work on my ongoing book manuscript, My Mysterious Mind.

Available to hire

Fiction and nonfiction writer and editor with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in English, and additional graduate study in Film and Media Studies. I specialize in narrative craft—worldbuilding, character development, dialogue, and thematic depth—with a direct, controlled style focused on clarity and originality.

I also bring 11 years of experience as a U.S. Air Force instructor, applying disciplined evaluation and structured critique to written work. I produce and refine published writing (Medium), deliver high-level editorial feedback, and work on my ongoing book manuscript, My Mysterious Mind.

Skills

Editorial Illustration

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Beginner

Work Experience

Graduate Academic Evaluator (English Department) at Arizona State University

January 1, 2026 - Present

Evaluate undergraduate and graduate English coursework using department-approved rubrics. Provide individualized written feedback on MLA documentation, rhetorical effectiveness, and critical thinking. Assess discussion boards, analytical essays, visual projects, and reflective assignments while maintaining grading accuracy and timely turnaround; apply late submission policies and communicate instructional concerns with faculty.

Literary Mentor & Editor (Intern) at PEN Project

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026

Provided detailed editorial feedback on creative writing across poetry, fiction, nonfiction, essays, and songwriting. Evaluated structure, voice, tone, and thematic depth; guided writers to strengthen character development, clarity, and narrative coherence. Responded professionally and with care to emotionally driven work while supporting originality and storytelling quality.

Instructor and Educational Specialist at United States Air Force

December 1, 2013 - September 30, 2024

Rewrote and refined technical training curricula for KC-135 aircraft systems to improve clarity, structure, and usability. Led instructional sessions translating complex material for diverse audiences. Delivered mental health awareness workshops and sexual assault prevention and awareness training. Developed and taught leadership fundamentals, TSP (401K), and transitioning to professional military life, and implemented a five-phase aircraft training program to develop survivability skills and operational expertise.