Professional Experience
I provide professional writing and editing services for businesses, publishers, authors, students, website creators, and others.
I also have extensive experience in most facets of US book publishing and trade journalism.
Expertise
Editor
20 Years
Book Author
15 Years
Content Editor (online)
15 Years
Specialty
Books & Literature
25 Years
Fiction
15 Years
Business (general)
25 Years
Industries
Book Publishing Trade/B2B
18 Years
Magazine - Trade magazines/publications (B2B)
12 Years
Newspaper - National
3 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
28 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Publishers Weekly (10+), LA Times Book Review (3-5), Book Page (6-10)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Doubleday & Co., publisher (1-2), Random House, publisher (3-5), Thomas Nelson, publisher (3-5), Honor Books, publisher (3-5), Literary Management Group LLC (10+), Ingram Book Co. (6-10)
Other Work History
Developed/wrote website and blog copy for ad agency, individuals, business men and women, memoir manuscripts (titles on Linked In), available in stores and online. I am myself the author of several books, including a mystery series and and inspirational devotional series on the Book of Psalms. Please refer to my resume for additional work history and book titles. Much more info in resume. Check Linked In.
Technical Skills
photo editing, Photoshop
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Mark Up. Photoshop. Transcription, Copy Editing, Proofreading, writing instruction, structural revision, writing coach.
Equipment
SLR camera, electronic cameras, video camera,
References
Bruce R. Barbour, Literary Management Group LLC; Sybil Steinberg, formerly Book Review Editor at Publishers Weekly.
More on LinkedIn (see endorsements w/ titles)
Awards
Phi Beta Kappa, Who's Who, Cum Laud graduate
Associations
National Book Critics Circle
Wild Women of Faith
Phi Beta Kappa
Emily Dickinson Society
Citizens Climate Lobby
Audubon Society
