Red McClung
Red McClung is a freelance writer and editor with seven years of experience crafting and editing research-backed content for online outlets, literary magazines, and scholarly books. At AutoInsurance.com, Red focuses on helping readers understand the ins and outs of car insurance—from state requirements to cost-saving strategies. While teaching writing courses at North Carolina State University, Red works with students to produce polished work with an emphasis on clarity, revision, and audience-focused communication. Red is active in both the professional and scholarly sectors, doing agency freelance writing while also attending prestigious creative opportunities like Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference.
Published Work
Red covers a wide range of auto insurance topics, from state-specific penalties and international moves to everyday questions about coverage and costs. Recent articles include:
- How Do Insurance Companies Value Cars?
- How a Speeding Ticket Impacts Your Insurance in Kansas
- Moving from Canada to the U.S.: How to Handle Car Insurance
- How to Switch Auto Insurance
- Can I Cancel My Auto Insurance at Any Time?
- How to Add a Vehicle to a Car Insurance Policy
- How Much Does Car Insurance Cost in Mexico?
- Guide to SR-22s in Florida
Red’s work also appears in the Yearbook of Langland Studies and the University of North Carolina Asheville Undergraduate Research Journal, and has been featured in a number of conferences and invited lectures.
Expert Advice
Red’s tip for finding the right car insurance policy: take a methodical approach to research. Use online tools to compare quotes, understand coverage options, and read reviews from real drivers. It might take some time to find a policy that truly fits your needs, but the payoff is long-term peace of mind. Once you’ve found a competitive quote, speak with an agent to fine-tune your coverage, ask about discounts, and explore bundling options to maximize your savings.
Education and Experience
Red has studied writing for over half a decade, and uses that expertise to cover a broad span of topics and fields. You might find Red’s name on projects ranging from medieval poetics, to the best liability auto insurance offerings in Kansas. Red’s passion for writing and editing has led to numerous opportunities to deliver guest lectures, appear on podcasts such as the SBU English Club Podcast, and intern with multiple literary entities like Orison Books in Asheville, North Carolina. When Red is not reading and writing, Red is thinking about reading and writing. Red holds an MA in English Literature from NC State University, and will graduate with an MFA in Fiction from NC State in the spring of 2026.