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Susan Barnes

Tampa, FL

Account managerEditorWriter

I am a travel writer based in Tampa, Fla. It's what I do. It's who I am. You see, travel is my passion. It's in my blood. As a (proud) Army brat, I've lived all across the United States, traveled internationally, and have an unquenched wanderlust. I want to go everywhere. I want to experience everything. I want to discover new destinations. And I will. I thoroughly enjoy sharing new places with people, and relish the challenge of relaying what I've found to readers in a way that is informative, engaging and entertaining. Visit www.travlingirl.com/clips to read some of my recent work, and feel free to follow me on Twitter: @travlin_girl.

14Years XP

Member since 11/15/2003

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

David Libby

Orinda, CA

Social MediaWriter

+ Recruited to the San Francisco Bay Area to represent PIXAR Animations Studios and work directly with Steve Jobs and launched two films; + Helped led the IPO of RightNow Technologies (acquired by Oracle); + Led the PR for CloudSimple which resulted in an acquisition by GoogleCloud; + Spearheaded the PR for Semphonic (acquired by Ernst & Young); + Re-launched Ancestry and Disney Store on social media; + Grew social media for sustainability clients including the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Spare the Air program; + And much more...

25Years XP

Member since 10/30/2020

Stephanie Anderson Witmer

Harrisburg, PA

WriterEditorCopy Editor

I write about health, wellness and lifestyle topics for magazines and websites. My work has been published in Redbook, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Prevention, Parade, Yoga Journal, Civil Eats, Daily Parent, Better Homes & Gardens, Forbes Travel Guide, and more. I've created brand content for WebMD, CVS Health, Hone Health, Giddy, Bed Bath & Beyond, UPMC, GoodRx, Electrolux, Volvo CE, CORT, Fig Industries, Capital Blue and more. In 2007, Chronicle Books published my cookbooks, KILLER PIES and KILLER CHILI. I'm a former magazine managing editor, and I teach college-level writing and journalism courses. I've done freelance editing for Parragon Books and independent authors. I tell stories that are compelling and well-crafted but also cleanly written and strongly reported. I freelance full time, and I'm always looking for new projects, large or small, national or regional. I'd love to work with you. You can reach me at StephanieAndersonWitmer@gmail.com.

28Years XP

Member since 3/4/2003

Michael Dunphy

Burlington, VT

WriterEditorAccount manager

In his 17 years in the publishing industry, Mike Dunphy has contributed to dozens of local, regional, national, and global publications, including CNN, USA Today, Forbes, Fodor’s, PBS, Metro NYC, and Travel Weekly, among many others. His custom and corporatee content has appeared in media material for Bose, Geico, Groupon, Allstate, Planters, Amex, and Caesars Palace. Mike Dunphy is also a trainer and mentor, having taught writing at Gotham Writers Workshop since 2015 and recruited a multitude of writers for various projects over the years.

17Years XP

Member since 4/11/2023

Fran Marranca

Los Angeles, CA

PublisherSales Manager/Exec.Sales Person

BFF Consultants creates lasting multi-media platform advertising sales strategies resulting in increased sales revenue for our clients. Before launching BFF Consultants in 2007, I worked my way up in the LGBTQ and mainstream media industry from Sales Manager, to Advertising Director to Publisher. I understand what is needed to build a successful and sustainable sales strategy and sales team. I've built multi-million dollar territories, won new fortune 500 accounts, launched new print and digital publications, mobile apps and websites. As a consultant, I work with my clients to create and implement strategic plans of action, guiding my clients to success and sustainable profitability. BFF Consultants’ works with your company to increase sales revenue, expanding your reach to both audience and advertiser. From start-up to restructuring of your current business model, BFF Consultants will guide you through the evolution necessary in today's ever changing media industry to reach your goals.

25Years XP

Member since 8/26/2005

Stephanie Baker Forston

Atlanta, GA

WriterCopywriterAccount manager

As a freelance writer, I have covered business, technology, finance, beauty, travel, and lifestyles for multiple web and print publications. My tone is very flexible, and I can adapt to the voice of nearly any publication. Additionally, my experience in PR and marketing has helped me develop a professional voice that lends itself to case studies, white papers, reputation management, and social media. The research and editing skills I honed early in my career have served me well in all my professional endeavors, and I maintain my memberships with AP and Chicago style manuals. I have a knack for understanding complicated subjects and explaining them in simple ways for a general audience. On occasion, I also moderate both sponsored and editorial webinars.

15Years XP

Member since 11/16/2007

Gretchen Friedrich

Tuscaloosa, AL

CopywriterPhotographerSocial Media

An adept, HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certified freelance writer with experience writing SEO-centric copy for websites ranging from extrusion process to cutting horses. Content creation includes editorials, and ghostwriting business plans, blogs for real estate companies, and marketing materials. Photography, social media management, press releases, and a white paper round out my content creation endeavors.

2Years XP

Member since 4/27/2015

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Sarah Fox

Timonium, MD

Book AuthorEditorProducer (new media)

I'm a published novelist (4 books) who has cut my professional writing/editing teeth for the last ten years, editing a high-end, regional, lifestyle publication; writing the Paris Guide for USAToday; co-authoring the Explorer Resident's Guide for Paris; contributing to the Fodor's and Frommer's Guides; writing numerous articles for national publications (Glamour, Self, Allure, etc.); and turning www.BonjourParis.com and www.StopPagingMe.com into money generating websites (taking them both from offering free content, to selling Premium Memberships and earning thousands within the first month). What I know best is writing, editing, the web, and the magazine business; that -- combined with my strong workaholic work ethic, my happily huge and ever-growing Rolodex, and my natural ability to always write far ahead -- gives me the opportunity to bring a lot to anyone's table.

10Years XP

Member since 3/31/2007

Kara Watkins

Los Angeles, CA

CopywriterCopy EditorWeb Developer

Give me an assignment; I'll deliver. A well-rounded, experienced freelancer, I offer a full package of communications and editorial services, ranging from producing, writing and editing print/online content to social media and website management, soup-to-nuts website design and development, desktop publishing, and children's book design. I approach each project with expertise, enthusiasm, and attention to detail—whether it's building a professional-quality website, or writing a direct mail fund-raising campaign, an engaging marketing collateral package, a breezy lifestyle/arts/culture/travel article, or an insightful personality profile. Based in the metro Los Angeles area, I am available for projects worldwide.

30Years XP

Member since 10/17/2005

jane bartnett

Merrick, NY

Account managerReporterSocial Media

I am a strong writer at home writing for the web/social media, print, broadcast as well as corporate reports and speeches for senior level executives. My public relations/public affairs background covers numerous industries ranging from automotive to entertainment (movie and TV studios) to cause related campaigns for major non-profits and fortune 500 companies. I've also helped many smaller groups gain high visibility in the New York City, Washington, DC and international marketplace.

30Years XP

Member since 7/2/2014