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| Professional/Personal Overview |
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Efficient, versatile and highly reliable, I'm a one-stop shop for strong, concise writing and solid reporting. I work quickly and deliver results for my clients. I've been working as a self-employed journalist, fiction writer and copywriter for a decade. My contracts have been diverse: I have edited a cookbook (At Home by Steve Poses), written children's books and YA fiction; reviewed fiction and cookbooks; penned magazine features; reported on the pharmaceutical industry; contributed copy for newsletters, websites and annual reports; and covered the Philadelphia dining and art scene for a variety of publications. I have extensive experience in custom publishing, advertorial copy and ghost-blogging. Areas of special interest include food, dining, medicine and health, books, travel and the Philadelphia region. My debut YA novel, PRETTY CROOKED, was published in March 2012 by Katherine Tegen/HarperCollins. For more information, see http://clearcutcopy.com. |
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Expertise |
| Copywriter |
10 Years |
| Editor |
11 Years |
| Writer |
12 Years |
Specialty |
| Health |
10 Years |
| Arts & Humanities |
12 Years |
| Food |
12 Years |
Total Media Industry Experience
13 Years |
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
Philadelphia Inquirer (11+), Publishers Weekly (11+), Signature Brandywine (3-5), eMusic (3-5) |
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Crozer-Keystone Health System (11+), Frog Commissary Catering/At Home by Steve Poses (11+), Mental Health Association of Pennsylvania (11+), NetDiligence (11+), Signature Communications (11+), University of Pennsylvania (11+), Viking (11+), Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (11+), Lion's Share (6-10), Dunwoody Village (3-5), Globe Pequot Press (1-2), Wharton School (1-2) |
Other Work History
Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor, Philadelphia Weekly
Staff Writer, Philadelphia Weekly |
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, Quark, OS 10, Powerpoint, Prezi |
Foreign Language Skills
French |
Awards
Keystone Association, Feature Beat Reporting, 2002
Residency, Jentel, 2004
Residency, Vermont Studio Center, 2004
Honorable Mention, RRohife Trophy for Short Stories, 2006 |
Associations
Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators |
Other
BA, Vassar College, 1996
MA, Temple University, 1999
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Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Philadelphia, PA. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car. |
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| Work Samples |
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Writing Samples |
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(Philadelphia Inquirer, 12/22/2012)
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(Philadelphia Inquirer, 10/19/2012)
On the lifecycle of restaurant trends.
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(Philadelphia Inquirer, 4/19/2012)
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(Philadelphia Inquirer, 7/8/2010)
A feature looking at a CSA offering medicinal herbs and highlighting their kitchen uses.
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(Philadelphia Inquirer, 4/29/2010)
A feature exploring the diverse brunch options of South Philly
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(Philadelphia Inquirer, 4/15/2010)
A feature delving into the foods and health benefits of the anti-inflammatory diet.
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(Philadelphia Inquirer, 12/17/2009)
A feature about the seven fishes Christmas Eve tradition and how to update it for the busy modern home.
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(Philadelphia Inquirer, 11/19/2009)
A feature about culinary uses for pumpkins.
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(Philadelphia Inquirer, 1/7/2009)
Investigating natural alternatives to sugar and how to use them
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(Philadelphia Inquirer, 8/28/2008)
A feature about a multicultural community garden in Northeast Philadelphia.
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(eMusic, 7/8/2008)
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(City Paper, 8/10/2006)
A cover story on the 100-Mile Diet and local eating.
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(EatingWell, 4/1/2006)
A feature on SVO-fueled cars.
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(City Paper, 3/30/2006)
Philadelphia Film Festival feature
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(City Paper, 3/16/2006)
Review of Sovana Bistro
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(GPTMC, 6/10/2010)
A website devoted to local food resources aimed at both residents and tourists. I contributed much of the copy and developed all of the featured recipes.
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(9/1/2009)
A home entertaining cookbook and website I co-authored with caterer/chef/restaurateur Steve Poses.
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