Editing
I perform freelance developmental editing and copyediting
for academic, print and online publications. Whether it's
a light proofread, a thorough line edit, a developmental
read or an overall analysis, I'll read a client's manuscript
with a judicious eye and report my findings. I can give
you a line edit or a series of general recommendations ...
email me for
a quote!
Web
Copy
Web-based companies need content, now more than ever. With more companies realizing the need for clear, concise, accurate and interesting content, they're also realizing they need to make their content work for them with optimized pages that will earn higher page ranking and better search engine placement.
The smart sites use contractors like
me: I'm fast, cheap, reliable and, best of all, I've
been there and done that.
Copy
Writing
Although almost every category of writing on this page
qualifies as "copy writing," I'm referring specifically
to product or catalog copy writing. Need to sell your customers
on the benefits of an automatic pepper mill? A golf cart
for children? An excruciatingly expensive camcorder or stereo
system? How about a laptop or a router? I'm
your gal.
Marketing
& Public Relations
Admit it: a degree in marketing doesn't guarantee you
can write press releases, media kits, marcomm or marketing collateral.
Let's make a deal. You come up with the great ideas, and
I'll write about them. Sound
fair?
Feature
Writing
I get paid to write about sex! Okay, it's not Carrie Bradshaw's
Sex and the City column, but I do take pride in my
ability to communicate directly and honestly about sexual
health, education and technique. But sex isn't the only
super-cool element in my repertoire: I've also written some
silly quizzes, a ton of information about the Bay Area Literary
Arts scene, and bunches of travel and food pieces. Less
"sexy" feature topics include insurance, marketing,
business and educational articles.
Ghostwriting
Great ideas are born every second, but not everyone
has what it takes to write or sell a book. If you've written
a book (or have an idea for one), but just don't have the
skills or time to bring it to the market, I
can help. I'll wallow through your notes, outline your
project and fill in all the blanks with crafty prose. I
can also help you develop a book proposal and guide you
through the process of finding an agent, editor or publisher.
Creative
Writing
Although I approach all of my projects creatively, fiction
and poetry are really in a category of their own. I can
write short stories or poems on spec, or I
can help you with your own creative work. I've spent
over five years workshopping creative material with dozens
of different writers, including Masters and MFA candidates,
published authors and local poets. After reading your manuscript,
I can point to the elements that are working well, and walk
you through areas that need help.
Resumes
I take your horribly outdated, skimpy and dull resume and
turn it into a KICKASS RESUME, one that stands out from
the herd, catching the eye of recruiters and prospective
employers with its snappy language, simple formatting and
extensive (yet concise!) overview of your skills, experiences
and talents. I can make you sound like a superstar, then
help you with a self-promotion plan to find the projects
of your dreams. Email
me for a quote!
