Julie Polito freelance writer


Journalism

I’ve written for dozens of national print and online publications, including Self, Salon, Macworld, Cnet, Mademoiselle, and many others. I write about technology a lot, but can (and do) write about anything. Try me.

Here are a few of my favorite clips:

Get More Done (In Less Time),” Self Magazine, November 2006
In a classic case of Do As I Say, Not As I Do, I told readers of Self how to manage their time more effectively. Speaking of time management, it took two years for this story to see print after I turned it in. Just sayin'.

Self
Confessions of Overachieving Brides

FSB 100, I did profiles of two CEOs of companies featured in the Fortune Small Business FSB 100, their list of the fastest growing small companies in America. It was a blast--the stories were short but I love writing about vibrant people and their equally vibrant companies.

The World is Your Canvas,” Make Magazine, Issue 5, Winter 2006
Now for something completely different: mapping huge works of art with your GPS. Make is a magazine by geeks for geeks—it’s a lot of fun. Ever wanted to make your own cigar-box electric guitar? They’ll tell you how.

The World is Your Canvas
Kids and Hoboes Fly Free!

"Kids and Hoboes Fly Free!" Mobile PC Magazine
Who doesn’t love to write travel stories? This was a piece about how to travel on the cheap. One of many pieces I did for Mobile PC (later Mobile), a great little magazine that sadly is no longer with us.

"Wi-Fi Road Hogs," Mobile PC Magazine
This time, it’s bandwidth-hogging turbo routers.

Wi-Fi Road Hogs
In the Air Tonight

"In the Air Tonight," Mobile PC Magazine
Streaming video and music wirelessly to your home entertainment system.

"Jump Start Your Sex Life," Self Magazine
Yes, that’s me handing out sex tips to Self readers. I’m not kidding, I’m versatile.


Jump Start Your Sex Life
Wi-Fi, Why Pay?

"Wi-Fi, Why Pay?" San Francisco Magazine
Back in the day, I explained that there was this thing called Wi-Fi, and sometimes it was free! Oh, how innocent we were in the golden age of 2003.

"Getting the Ring you Want," Mademoiselle Magazine
...And before the wedding, there was the engagement. Ideas on how not to get stuck with a mood ring on your left hand.

Getting the Ring you Want
Confessions of Overachieving Brides

"Confessions of Overachieving Brides," Mademoiselle Magazine
You know those brides that want to elope to City Hall wearing a tweed suit and sensible shoes? That wasn’t me.


About Me•Resume

Journalism•Marketing and Copywriting

Client List•Contact•Home