Jonathan Bender
I'm a features writer living in Kansas City, Missouri. I have made both of these decisions of my own free will.
I'm the author of LEGO: A Love Story, a non-fiction book that delves into the world of Adult Fans of LEGO.
I've defended Hallmark's relevancy in the digital age for The Washington Post, rescued job interviews from going sideways for CNN and resurrected Continental Flight 11, a flight lost 50 years ago, for The Pitch.
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- In my latest for The Pitch, I ate a month's worth of sandwiches. I'm not ashamed to admit I'm ready for another month http://t.co/7Od7jF3vPaMay 15, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @Jeremy_Danner. leave my brother alone. congrats on the newest Danner.
- If Netflix met LEGO. This is fascinating: http://t.co/mNwYd79CkY #pleygoMay 10, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @MarnieHanel ForThisbyThat. We have three current governors named Rick and one named Butch. How does that % compare to the US population?May 02, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @monkeyfishfrog. Thanks for reading. Keep some bricks handy for when inspiration strikes.May 02, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @KCBrewCo Could you follow me, please, so I can send you a direct message. I'd like to chat about how your progress is going.May 01, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @bullgraham there's a lot of choices....how about this one? http://t.co/wDjwOPPjLV
- A profile for @thefastpitch of @sportingkc's Matt Besler, who is poised for a breakout year on the national stage. http://t.co/ieUdXJMF7sApr 17, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @Jeremy_Danner I could have been a great chimney sweep.
- It's Katie Fisher Day. Bake cookies & mail them to loved ones. Easiest, most delicious holiday there is... @KatieFisherDay #katiefisherdayMar 12, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Is three seats the new fourth meal? @arbys issues a cry for help. http://t.co/5DoPzFe3Dec 18, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Find out just how many LEGO bricks it would take to build your house. http://t.co/G2opXwBWJun 28, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- "My heart is in chaos," is a beautiful way to say I'm sorry. http://t.co/vvP1flmyDec 05, 11 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Your prayers have been answered roto geeks. Baseball and Star Wars -- together at last: http://t.co/wA1TUDBJun 24, 11 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- What man wouldn't want to spend an afternoon operating a bulldozer? http://t.co/ZacuUfvJun 17, 11 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- This does my heart well as a Cubs fan & Kansas Citian http://www.kansascity.com/2011/05/19/2888582/how-kansas-city-and-st-louis-compare.htmlMay 20, 11 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- The KC Star asked me to build a few KC landmarks in LEGO bricks for a new contest, submit your own at: http://bit.ly/j2QTg8May 16, 11 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Thanks for the nice words @voneyben and @lesserassociateMay 12, 11 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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I write freelance features for newspapers and magazines. I currently blog for The Kansas City Star and The Pitch here in Kansas City. My first book, LEGO: A Love Story, was published on May 10, 2010 by John Wiley & Sons.
Specialties: headlines, taglines, copywriting, search engine optimized web copy, newsletters, press releasesExperience- Sept 2000 - PresentFreelance Writer /
I'm a freelance writer for magazines and newspapers. I also do corporate work: search engine optimized web content, press releases, and copywriting.
- Apr 2002 - Oct 2004Journalist / Independent Newspaper Group
I was the staff writer for the Lynn Journal, a community weekly with a circulation of 16,000 in a city of 100,000 just outside Boston, MA.
- Feb 2001 - Mar 2002Editorial Assistant / Allyn & Bacon
I worked on the Psychology List, coordinating between editorial, marketing, and production.
Education-
1997 - 2000Brown University
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Honors:Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association's Media Person of the Year, 2012.
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Contact Me
- If you're interested in contacting me about a speaking engagement, feel free to e-mail me directly at jdbender@gmail.com or at 816-237-8423.
If you want to talk about a book project, kindly reach out to my agent, Jonathan Lyons, at Lyons Literary LLC.
