Irene Jagla Writing Portfolio

A collection of writings for academic and wider audiences. 

Freelance Writing

Wrote and edited content about home maintenance, repairs, and safety for South Sound Inspections. 

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Ways to Lower Your Energy Bill

How to Save Money on Utilities this Summer You may be enjoying the great outdoors this summer, but your home still needs to be a cool escape from the summer heat. While blasting the A/C inside keeps your home cool, it can also be expensive. Read on for a few easy, affordable ways you can lower your energy bill this summer while ensuring your home remains comfortable. Windows and doors are the entryways to your home, so they’re the first point where cool air can escape and hot air can enter. To

Things People Try To Hide From Home Inspectors – South Sound Inspections

A typical home inspection involves an objective assessment of a home’s many systems, including the roof, plumbing, electrical, foundation and basement, and HVAC. While home sellers in Washington state are required to disclose maintenance issues, home inspectors cannot assess every single nook and cranny of a home. And unfortunately, some unscrupulous home sellers can attempt to cover up issues to mislead buyers. Here’s an explanation of how home sellers may try to hide issues and a list of the m

How to Keep Your Home Cool in Summer – South Sound Inspections

Once summer arrives, you and the family are most likely excited about soaking up the sun and enjoying the great outdoors. But it’s a good idea to make sure that your indoor areas can be a welcome escape from the heat. From maintaining your A/C unit, to outfitting your windows and doors for the season, here are some key tips for keeping your home cool in the summer. Making sure that cool air doesn’t escape your home is key to maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures. It’s a good idea to seal

Most Common Home Inspection Repairs in the Seattle Area – South Sound Inspections

Given Seattle’s climate and unique geography – wet seasons, steep hills, and an abundance of greenery — homes in our area tend to present specific issues. These issues are usually identified during home inspections, and there are repairs you may need to consider if you’re moving into a Seattle-area home. Here are some common home inspection repair issues and tips on how to resolve them. Homes in the Tacoma area specifically are subject to side sewer inspections as part of the entire home inspec

Creative Strategy

Directed a creative copy team at Aisle Rocket in writing and optimizing blog content for Whirlpool, Maytag and KitchenAid. Ensured that all content adhered to strict brand guidelines and mentored writers through the creative process of interpreting and applying client feedback. 

Marketing and Copywriting

A selection of digital content I produced for Learning A-Z, The Museum of Flight, and The University of Arizona. 

The Museum of Flight

Selections from my work as Editor-in-Chief of Aloft, along with blog articles, podcast episodes, and social media. 

Journalism

In May 2018, I started writing for the South Seattle Emerald, an online magazine the amplifies the authentic narratives of Seattle's south side. These are some of my favorite pieces. In July 2019, I got published in Belt Magazine, an online journal featuring compelling longform reportage about the Rust Belt and greater Midwest.

Arts, Culture, and Poetry

Publications like Zocalo, Odessa, and the Found Poetry Review have been kind enough to publish my poetry and arts/culture writings. 

Academic Publishing

Selections from the work I published during my M.A. and PhD programs in Rhetoric and Composition. 

The University of Arizona

Selections from my research assistantship at the Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry, a humanities and social sciences thinktank.