Professional/Personal Overview
A published author of two books and executive editor of several, I have had wide-ranging experience both as a generalist and specialist. I also do copyediting, research, interviewing, and fact-checking. My experience includes extensive work (writing and editing) in: American history, textbooks, people profiles, health and fitness, special-interest newsletters, political issues, and journalism.
Work Info
Expertise
Book Author
17 Years
Editor
18 Years
Copy editor, Researcher, Fact-checker, Public speaker
20 Years
Specialty
Health
7 Years
American history, Americana
21 Years
Books & Literature
20 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
22 Years
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
Ferguson Publishing (6-10), Quarason (3-5), Lake Claremont Press (1-2), Charles Scribner's Sons (1-2), ediets.com (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Lincoln College (11+), Stephen A. Douglas Association (11+), Nightingale-Conant Corporation (3-5)
Computer Skills
Word, Windows XP or VISTA
Equipment
Digital camera and audio recorder
References
Provided upon request
Awards
Certificate of Excellence, Illinois State Historical Society; Distinguished Service Award, The Civil War Round Table of Chicago; Certificate of Appreciation, Chicago Women in Publishing
Associations
Mediabistro, Independent Writers of Chicago, Chicago Women in Publishing, Abraham Lincoln Association
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Chicago, IL. I am willing to travel anywhere.
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June 4, 2013 | San Francisco
