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Gina Scala

Toms River, NJ

WriterEditorContent Editor (online)

Specializing in all elements of the editorial process from writing, editing, research, interviewing and production/design across a multitude of fields including emergency management, risk/crisis communications, home décor, and nuclear industries as the lead writer or ghostwriter. I also have experience writing about education, the environment, and business as well as a variety of other genera through a writer consortium website. With more than 30 years as a professional writer, I appreciate the significance of writing for a target audience whether in print or online.

30Years XP

Member since 1/20/2012

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Augustine Blaisdell

Antibes

Book AuthorWriterSocial Media

I'm the author of the recently published WOMEN À LA MODE: A MEMOIR OF WRITING A BOOK ABOUT FEMINISTS IN PARIS. Originally from Los Angeles, California, I received my MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University and my BFA in Writing, Literature and Publishing from Emerson College. A working writer for over sixteen years, I currently lead an online international literary salon as well as teach the in person classes of French Feminists on the Beach and Writing the Cote d'Azur in the South of France.

16Years XP

Member since 7/27/2021

Eric Eskenazi

Brooklyn, NY

WriterPublisherDirector

My undergraduate studies at NYU focused on art history, playwriting and screenwriting, but I have since taken entrepreneurial and law courses at other institutions. Since 2010, I have already incorporated four small business devoted to my intellectual property. As of 2019, I am working on polishing up screenplays for either directing or producing features, shorts or web series projects. In addition, I do seek creative and like-minded professionals to collaborate, and possibly contribute funding to these pending projects.

26Years XP

Member since 3/13/2019

Lian Dolan

Pasadena, CA

Book AuthorContent Editor (online)Writer

Established writer who specializes in humorous essays and fiction that focus on women's lives, from work/life balance to marriage to relationships to parenting issues. Currently, a monthly columnist for Pasadena Magazine, previous monthly columns for Working Mother Magazine and O the Oprah Magazine. Best-selling author of women's fiction titles Helen of Pasadena and Elizabeth the First Wife. Essay collection about female friendships debuting in October 2016. Created online site/podcast Satellite Sisters.

25Years XP

Member since 9/25/2008

Myra A. Thomas

Fanwood, NJ

EditorResearcherWriter

Worked with top consulting firms, global banks, major insurers, fintechs, other technology firms, top universities, governmental agencies, custom publishers, and media organizations to develop compelling content with a strong narrative. Provided companies with superior content that aligned with their vision and goals. Handled thought leadership strategy by determining, researching, and writing content for case studies, white papers, webinars, talking points, presentations, and blog content for consulting organizations, fintechs, financial institutions, private equity firms, insurers, and other corporations. Developed content for leading companies and business schools, including BNP Paribas, EY, Marsh, New York Life, Wells Fargo, University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business (Knowledge@Wharton), Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, and many others. Worked as an editor and journalist, regularly covering financial services, fintechs, and other technology firms. Expert knowledge in the payments

28Years XP

Member since 10/5/2004

Angela Watson Robertson

Kansas City, MO

Content Editor (online)WriterOther, Specify

Angela Watson Robertson is a Board Cerified Integrative Health Coach (CINHC, CIHC), Expert Health, Nutrition, & Relationships Blogger & Writer + Content Creator, who is an expert at helping others reinvent their lives and their relationships through nutrition and lifestyle changes. She has a passion for all things related to: health, wellness, meditation, mindfulness, nutrition, yoga, fitness, personal growth and development, and natural health. Angela has specific expertise in writing about health, nutrition, parenting, motherhood, pregnancy, infertility, fitness, yoga, relationships, sex, marriage, endometriosis, depression and mood disorders, and panic, anxiety, and mental health. Angela also has a background in business development, sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship and is experienced in writing on these topics as well. Learn more about her at www.angelawatsonrobertson.com.

7Years XP

Member since 11/14/2016

ellen werther

NY, NY

WriterPromotionsOther, Specify

As a brand architect and strategist, I help you bring your brand to life and on shelf. Expertise includes finding your brand’s promise, developing an identity and collateral, and implementing effective marketing and PR campaigns. I have more than 20+ years of experience and specialize in launching products from overseas in the US. This includes launching Turkey's top hair care line in the US; to helping parents discover The Wonder Weeks of child/brain development; creating tasting events for whiskeys from the rolling hills here (Lynchburg, TN) and across the pond (Scotland); and boiling down client techno- and medical- speak for the layman. MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST: Think like a journalist... act like a publicist.

25Years XP

Member since 6/7/2007

Melanie Catherine

New York City, NY

CopywriterWriterSocial Media

Professional writer with balance of business experience and creativity. Freelancing in business writing, corporate marketing and journalism. Past corporate work includes brochures, advertorials, seminars, client communications, web copy, corporate identity materials and training guides. Journalism interests include business, culture, the environment and women's topics. Ability to attune writing style to different editorial guidelines and preferences. Deadline-oriented, organized and reliable.

15Years XP

Member since 11/28/2007

Ryan Derousseau

Huntington Station, NY

Content Editor (online)WriterSocial Media

As a freelance writer, journalist, ghostwriter, blogger, editor and digital media consultant, I've written for national magazines, websites and blogs, while also helping organizations with their content development needs. Prior to freelancing, I was Money Magazine's social media editor and senior reporter, focusing on investing and personal finance. As a freelancer, I continue to write for print and web publications, such as Fortune, Money, BBC Capital, and others discussing investing, careers and leadership, but I also help clients develop blogs, web and magazine content, books and white papers. You can find more of my work at www.ryanderousseau.com.

10Years XP

Member since 8/19/2008

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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

Steven Yoder

Woodstock, NY

EditorReporterWriter

A writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, I’ve written for Salon, The American Prospect, Good, Men's Health, The Fiscal Times, and others—my work also has been picked up by many outlets, including The Huffington Post, MSN Money, and The Week. While my focus is domestic policy--particularly criminal justice, immigration, and youth policy--I also write about real estate, business, and a range of topics from how to manage a brain freeze to whether people can be happier after getting fired and how much truth there is on consumer complaint websites. Though a journalist first, I also write winning contract proposals and have 20 years of experience as a managing editor, substantive editor, and copy editor. Member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, Investigative Reporters and Editors, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the National Writers Union.

10Years XP

Member since 5/13/2012