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Greg Truman

New York, NY

ReporterBook AuthorWriter

I'm a New York-based journalist, writer, editor, and story consultant. I've written multiple non-fiction books, most recently working with Senator Doug Jones (Al.) on Bending Toward Justice (St. Martin's Press). I've also authored or edited scores of manuscripts, screenplays and scripts across genres and platforms. In a career spanning three decades and three countries I've also penned hundreds of news and feature stories for leading media outlets and filled senior staff roles for large-market newspapers, magazines and news agencies, winning multiple awards while covering politics, crime, business, sports, travel and entertainment. As a writer of children's entertainment, I've scripted feature length screenplays, television and video projects that have sold about 15 million units globally. Currently I am ghostwriting a major title, script doctoring and writing project proposals for authors, screenwriters, and producers.

30Years XP

Member since 7/28/2008

Katherine Barrier

Cincinnati, OH

Content Editor (online)WriterCopy Editor

I’m a professional freelancer specializing in copy-editing and proofreading digital and website content and marketing materials. (I’m currently looking to branch out into books as well.) I write too! My specialty is writing profiles for people, organizations and businesses, so if you’re looking for someone to write your “About Me (or Us!)” section, don’t hesitate to reach out! I love taking facts and building them into a narrative. I can also write blogs, newsletters, marketing materials and general website content.

5Years XP

Member since 7/6/2014

Matt Alderton

Chicago, IL

Content Editor (online)EditorWriter

Matt Alderton is a freelance writer, editor and reporter who specializes in narrative journalism, branded content and feature writing. He is a subject-matter expert in business, association management, media and marketing, and — in addition to those subjects — writes frequently about architecture, food, travel, technology and politics. When he's not writing feature articles for magazines and websites, Matt's plugging away on press releases and copywriting projects. You name it, he writes it. What's more, he writes it well and on time. In fact, Matt delivers the best words for the best value. Matt's a capable, creative journalist who's able to expertly navigate both traditional and new media landscapes. He tackles everything from in-depth magazine features, informative newspaper articles and publicity-laden press releases to corporate blogs, brochures and business letters with equal enthusiasm and success. Communication is Matt's currency; want to help him spend it?

13Years XP

Member since 4/9/2007

Paula Felps

Nashville, TN

WriterEditorBook Author

As an award-winning writer, I've covered everything from luxury cars and travel to business, healthcare and technology. My work has appeared in newspapers, magazines and websites around the world, and in addition to writing books on music and business, I've also been published in a few college textbooks. I love finding and telling a good story, and absolutely live for the opportunity to put words on a page. As science editor of Live Happy magazine, I cover the art and science of living a happy life - and am fortunate to be able to practice it every day.

31Years XP

Member since 3/10/2017

Timothy Hornyak

Tokyo

WriterPhotographerEditor

Tim Hornyak is a Canadian writer based in Tokyo, Japan, who has worked in journalism for more than 20 years. He has written extensively about travel, food, technology, science, culture and business in Japan, as well as Japanese inventors, roboticists and Nobel Prize-winning scientists. Tim’s writing has appeared in media including The New York Times, Nature, Science, Scientific American, CNBC, CNET, The Japan Times and IDG News. He is the author of Loving the Machine: The Art and Science of Japanese Robots and has contributed to several Lonely Planet travel guidebooks. His favorite robot is Astro Boy, but he firmly believes that the greatest Japanese invention of all time is the onsen (hot spring). He has lived in Tokyo for more than 15 years.

25Years XP

Member since 11/18/2016

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Erik Gopel

Valley Cottage, NY

Copy EditorEditorFact-Checker

I have been working in the publishing industry for 20 years as the Senior Editor and Editor of The World Almanac and Book of Facts, a proofreader/editorial assistant at the United Nations Department for General Assembly and Conference Management and United Nations Population Division. I successuffly published four editions of The World Almanac, The World Almanac for Kids, student-level Gareth Stevens titles, and several editions of the UN Population Division's World Population Policies and World Mortality Reports and associated statistical posters. I also worked on and off for five years as a technical writer at Information Builders, Atlas Air, and Dolby Laborotories, writing and publishing software and technical manuals in print and XML.

20Years XP

Member since 12/1/2018

Brianna Soloski

Reno, NV

CopywriterEditorWriter

I'm a storyteller, editor, and comms professional. My versatility as a writer has provided me with opportunities to write fiction, creative non-fiction, feature articles (about human cannonballers, no less), lifestyle content, financial content, real estate content, event planning content, fundraising appeals (direct mail and email), magazine/newspaper pitches, and more. In addition to my extensive writing experience outlined above, I have experience writing about tech topics and developing content (white papers, briefing papers, newsletters, webinars) on topics related to the construction and trade union industry. I'm obsessed with the Oxford Comma and can spot a typo a mile away. I'm a lifelong bookworm who dreams of having an in-home library. I pride myself on being a well of useless pop culture knowledge, and can do the New York Times crossword puzzle without Googling (most days)! I’m open to freelance opportunities and can provide a portfolio upon request. I can be reached via email at briannas

14Years XP

Member since 10/16/2008

Bradley Weaver

San Diego

CopywriterEditorReporter

With more than 25 years of experience as a journalist, marketing manager and media relations manager, Bradley Weaver understand the value of hard work and the power of the written word. As a creative and writing partner with various public and private groups, Bradley pours creativity into each project while keeping the message purposeful and clear. This approach has led to numerous national awards for his written word in advertising campaigns, annual reports and a spectrum of other printed materials. He is an excellent communicator and excels in copy writing and editing for a spectrum of clients including government agencies and the entertainment industry. It’s no accident that he is highly regarded among lawmakers as a top speech writer, and his experience as a journalist enables Bradley to handle press inquiries with ease. With a passion for marketing and advertising, Bradley knows how to take a project from the concept in his head through project management to final delivery.

25Years XP

Member since 5/31/2021

Pamela Corante

Redondo Beach, CA

CopywriterEditorWriter

An award-winning professional writer, Pamela has written for businesses, non-profits and government agencies. Her portfolio comprises feature articles, annual reports, print advertisements, social media and blog posts, brochures, book reviews, Web content and press releases. Industry experience includes food and wine, travel and hospitality, architecture and interior design, entertainment, health and wellness, higher education, the environment, multicultural communication and science. Pamela is professionally accredited through the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). She is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine and holds a certificate in marketing communications from UC Irvine Extension, a certificate in Wine Education and Management from UCLA Extension, and a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) credential from the Society of Wine Educators. Her professional experience also includes director-level positions in public relations and media relations.

27Years XP

Member since 11/15/2005

Alexandra Samuel

Vancouver

WriterResearcherSocial Media

I am a freelance technology writer who regularly contributes to The Wall Street Journal, The Harvard Business Review, JSTOR Daily and more. I write timely, engaging stories that draw on my expertise as a tech researcher and data analyst -- and my experience as a mother -- to cover topics like how businesses can tap customer data, why kids' screen time is a feminist issue, and how to reduce the burden of email. I'm brimming with story ideas, so editors turn to me for original approaches to a variety of subjects, written in a range of voices and formats, from narrative and humorous to scholarly and analytical. I'm up for a wide range of assignments, and write most frequently about technology, business, data and parenting. I also take on content marketing projects like corporate blogging gigs and major data-driven reports, and offer social media strategy advice to both media and corporate clients based on my experience building one of the world's first social media agencies.

20Years XP

Member since 9/11/2008

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Erin Brady

Orlando, FL

WriterCopywriterCopy Editor

Experienced entertainment reporter able to write about a wide range of topics. Topics of interest include film, television, anime, theme parks, and politics. Manages concurrent writing and editing projects across multiple publications. Pitches content to editors and maintains collaborative relationships with publication editors. Also has substantial experience in copywriting, marketing, editing, fact-checking, and ghostwriting.

2Years XP

Member since 12/5/2022

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Juliet Bennett Rylah

Los Angeles, CA

WriterCopywriterReporter

I am a versatile freelancer with a passion for well-researched, people-driven stories told with accuracy and empathy. At home in L.A., I've written about crime, cannabis, immersive theater, food, history, art, culture, technology, and a fish-themed Joy Division cover band. Yet I'm also willing to travel as far as a story will take me. I also copywrite for a variety of clients in hospitality, entertainment, and tech, and consult on immersive entertainment.

11Years XP

Member since 7/25/2017

Leslie Pepper

Long Island, NY

Book AuthorWriterCopywriter

I'm an experienced brand storyteller, specializing in health, diet, nutrition, and parenting. I've written editorial pieces for dozens of national magazines, and branded content for national companies. I excel in taking complicated material and making it readable. I'm also an accomplished book collaborator and ghostwriter, having worked on seven successful books currently on the shelves. I'm dependable, efficient, and, in over 20 years of freelancing, have never missed a deadline. Visit my website, www.lesliepepper.com.

26Years XP

Member since 7/26/2005

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Sheila Gibson Stoodley

Lowell, MA

WriterEditor

I'm a skilled storyteller who is eager to meet your needs. My experience with writing and editing for print and online comes through working for the Robb Report family of magazines, Art & Antiques magazine, Hideaway Report, and others. My specialties include luxury hotels and resorts, travel, art, antiques, collectibles, interiors, design, food, medicine, and history. The hundreds of topics I have tackled include sailing to the North Pole on a nuclear-powered icebreaker; the joys and terrors of opening your own museum; the rise and fall of Polaroid film; the history and future of anesthesia; and world-class cheesemakers in Vermont. In 2017, I launched The Hot Bid (www.thehotbid.com), a blog that showcases intriguing lots that will sell soon at auction. I am schooled in SEO, AP style, blogging, and web copywriting and editing. I am smart, conscientious, flexible, witty, and kind. I read voraciously. I post new and classic articles to my social media accounts every weekday. (https://www.linkedin.com

20Years XP

Member since 1/29/2016