About

Michael E. Pearl is a copywriter, proofreader, editor, and average-at-best tennis player. He has over 8 years of communications experience, developing content for print, digital, and film outlets. 

His work has appeared in Charlotte Magazine, Bankrate, The Simple Dollar, Where Magazine, Charlotte Parent, Charlotte Wedding, Creative Loafing, and Life in the Carolinas, in addition to ghostwriting web copy and industry blogs.

Over the past four years, he’s brought over 70 brands to life for pharmaceutical, corporate, retail, and technology clients. His branding experience includes the Wegovy for Novo Nordisk and Protivate for Koch Industries.

He has an MFA in Creative Writing from Queens University, has received multiple accolades for screenwriting and playwriting, and has lectured on the dynamics of video game storytelling for the International Game Developers Association. He has certifications in content marketing, copywriting, and creating SEO-optimized headlines for email and social media.

Here's what people are saying: 

“Michael is talented, curious, insightful, and deeply respectful of the craft. A crackerjack copywriter that should find himself at the top of the recommendation list.”

-Greg Balla
Vice President, Strategy & Insights, Addison Whitney

"He consistently demonstrated a level of intellect and knowledge that raised the bar for our team.”

-Jenna Wise
Associate Creative Director, Addison Whitney

“He does an excellent job at meeting deadlines and producing copy that exceeds client expectations.”
–Brent Friar
Owner, BNR Branding Solutions

“Michael is driven by ambition and strives to achieve excellence in his work product. I’ve seen many talented people come and go during my years in the industry. I believe Michael’s to be one of the strongest in creativity and passion.”
–Michael Menchel
President, Evolution Entertainment

“I’ve worked with hundreds of writers; Michael’s talent is up there with the best of them.”
–Khris Baxter
Co-Founder & Producer, Boundary Stone Films

“He has the rare ability to discern between ‘correct’ writing and genuinely good writing.”
–John Yarincik
Creative Executive, Eclectic Pictures

“I appreciated his passion, knowledge, and ability.”
–Sandra Jackson
Theater Manager, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

“Michael has the raw materials in spades–imagination, freshness of vision, industry, and resolve.”
–Shelly Evans
Instructor, Queens University & Harvard Extension School