Experience
Wandering Words Media
June 2019-present
- Chief Editor
- Have edited hundreds of books – specialize in developmental/content editing (also do copyediting and occasional proofreading)
- Click here to see my bio on the Wandering Words website
Fiction Book Outliner, Self-Employed
April 2019-present
- Outline fiction books for clients on Fiverr freelancing site
- Average of 8-10 outlines a month; each outline is about 2000-3000 words
- Over 100 five-star reviews
- Click here to see my Fiverr page
Private Creative Writing Lesson Teacher, Self-Employed
January 2019-present
- Tutor teenagers and adults in creative writing from idea to (hopeful!) publication
- All ages and levels of experience
- Click here to see my SuperProf site
Lenny’s Shoe and Apparel, Burlington, VT
Copywriter, August 2017-Present
- Research products and write product descriptions
- Utilize SEO skills for easy online searching
Burlington Bytes, Burlington, VT
Copywriter, May 2017-August 2017
- Write and publish hundreds of product descriptions for clients
- Utilize SEO skills for easy online searching
- Research and write about several unique topics, from hiking boots to fireproof work gear to women’s sandals.
Fomite Press, Burlington, VT
Editorial Intern May 2017-August 2017
- Edited, proofread submitted novels and short story collections for publication
- Performed complete layout work using InDesign on sharp deadlines
Ploughshares Literary Journal, Boston, MA
Editorial Intern, January 2017-June 2017
- Sort submissions and respond to queries
- Light copyediting of journal material
- Website management and extensive fact-checking, especially with Excel.
Co-op Reporter
- December 2015-June 2016
- 6-month co op position as a reporter for Globe North, the regionals section of the Boston Globe
- Wrote and published about 40 news and feature articles for The Boston Globe, ran the Informer column for Globe North, formatted and published the Globe North webpage using the Methode program, and handled the Globe North desk, including basic editing and general office tasks
Black Swan Literary Magazine, Well, The Netherlands
Editor-In-Chief
- September 2016-December 2016
- Managed several teams and overse publication of the literary magazine
- Read and edit fiction/nonfiction pieces about travel for publication
- Lead my team in art selection, editing, formatting, public relations, journalism, etc.
Spare Change News, Boston, MA
Freelance Reporter
- April 2016-Present
- Freelance Journalist on issues concerning homelessness
GateHouse Media New England, Concord, MA
Freelance Reporter
- August 2015 – Present
- Freelance Journalist on local stories in the suburbs of Boston
GateHouse Media New England, Concord, MA
Intern Reporter
- June 2015 – August 2015
- Reporter for Billerica Minuteman, Arlington Advocate, Burlington Union, among others
- Evolved into a paid freelance job
Publications
Please click here to explore my portfolio.
Education
Gordon College
- Masters Degree, English Education for grades 6-12
- 2019-2020
- Completed my student teaching, SEI course
- Hold Initial Teaching License for Massachusetts
Emerson College
- Bachelor’s Degree, BFA in Writing, Literature, and Publishing
- 2014 – 2018
- Current Student
- Substantive editor at THREAD Screenplay Magazine
- Substantive editor, copy editor, and blogger at Publishing Club
- Dean’s List Spring & Fall 2015, Spring 2016
Billerica Memorial High School
- High School Diploma
- 2010 – 2014
- Member of National Honor Society and Member of Tri-M Musical Honor Society
- Winner of 2013 TOP-Fest original play competition for play writing
- Editor and contributor to Literary Magazine
- String Orchestra (cello)
- Literature tutor
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