Michelle Robertson

Contributing Writer, Via
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Michelle Robertson is a freelance writer and PhD candidate in English literature based in Los Angeles, California. She previously worked as a producer at SFGATE and as the lead writer at ViewFind. Her writing has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Orion magazine, New York Times’ California Today newsletter, Politico’s California Playbook, and more. Her essay, “Recovery Season,” was listed as a notable work in the 2016 Best American Science and Nature Writing anthology. She is currently working on a book of poetry entitled Hate Mail.

Articles by Michelle Robertson

Eagle Creek Wildfire in Columbia River Gorge, Oregon.

Follow these 15 expert tips to make sure you’re prepared.

Homeowner staining a wood table

Basic maintenance tasks can quickly pile up or easily be forgotten. This checklist has you covered.

Truck on a winding mountain road.

Here are 6 tips for safer car travel during the coronavirus pandemic.

A couple embraces in front of a burned down home in Sonoma, California.

8 steps to ease recovery and navigate the insurance claims process.