Annelise Markussen

Dynamic Content Editor with a proven track record at a grading, editing and writing, excelling in grammar expertise and creativity. Demonstrated ability to enhance content quality through meticulous research and attention to detail, while effectively managing time to meet tight deadlines. Adaptable and innovative, consistently delivering engaging material that resonates with diverse audiences.

Content Creation

• Wrote a 34,000-word magical realism Novella, titled The Arrow, during a two-semester thesis cohort overseen by Rebecca Soares (PhD, Literary Studies) and Kristin LaCroix-McDaniel (M.F.A., Creative Writing)
• Conducted extensive research on art history and mythology to inform the narrative and themes

Editorial Management

• Managed the editing department for the Spark Student newspaper, comprised of 12 editors; coached the editorial staff on processes for editing; assigned monthly articles to editors and proofread each article before sending it to the design team; and acted as the first point of contact for editors and all issues related to editing.

Advanced Writing Techniques

• Completed courses in race, colonialism, and Frenchness, and pleasure, enjoyment, and subjectivity
• Edited numerous short stories, refining plot development and dialogue to achieve publication-ready standards.