Glenda Nord
Georgetown
Summary
Innovative Creative Contributing Writer skilled in character development, plot structuring, and immersive world-building. Excels in maintaining narrative voice, engaging storytelling, and crafting crisp dialogue. Experience in conducting thorough research and adapting writing styles for diverse audiences enhances project outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Novelist
Self Employed Writer
Georgetown
01.2003 - Current
- Created captivating story arcs suitable for diverse genres and target audiences.
- Developed original plotlines, characters and settings for novels.
- Created compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences.
- Undertook extensive research to strengthen narrative authenticity and depth.
- Refined manuscripts by focusing on grammar, dialogue, and pacing to elevate overall quality.
- Polished manuscripts with comprehensive editing and revision processes, ensuring clarity and coherence in writing.
- Ensured clarity and coherence in final drafts through meticulous editing and proofreading.
- Streamlined manuscript submission process through effective communication with editors and publishers.
- Submitted manuscripts for publication consideration.
- Joined writing workshops to improve skills and exchange constructive feedback with peers.
- Collaborated in critique groups to receive constructive feedback from peers.
- Brainstormed ideas for potential books or short stories.
- Formulated comprehensive outlines for chapters preceding draft creation.
- Created outlines outlining structure and flow of narrative pieces before beginning actual writing process.
- Utilized various writing styles to cater to different audiences and platforms.
- Maintained a consistent voice and tone across all written materials.
- Collaborated in creative meetings to share insights.
- Conducted interviews with experts to support written content.
- Negotiated terms of royalty payments with publishers or other entities involved in distribution of works.
- Coordinated project timelines for successful alignment with publishing deadlines effectively.
- Enhanced community engagement by teaching workshops and writing courses to aspiring writers of various skill levels.
- Supported design of book covers and visuals associated with publications.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas.
- Proofread and edited peers' writings to ensure clarity and coherence.
- Attended book launches and publicity events and conducted public readings to promote publications.
- Researched relevant topics to ensure accuracy in stories.
- Designed promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, posters.
- Contributed fresh perspectives on existing material through rewrites and revisions.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts for feature articles.
- Proofread final drafts prior to submission or publication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
TA&M University Central Texas
Killeen, TX12-2025
Skills
- Content creation
- Content development
- Narrative structure
- Plot development
- Character development
- Dialogue creation
- Scene transitions
- Storytelling rhythm
- Editing proofreading
- Voice consistency
- Point of view
- Style adaptation
- Idea generation
- Research analysis
Additional Information
I am a member of the San Gabriel Writers League in Georgetown, Texas. Besides being a past president, I am also a judge for the manuscript contests the league sponsors. Within the past twenty years, I have also been a member of various other writer's groups throughout the state. Currently, I have three published books: The History of the Georgetown Evangelical Free Church, Haunted Texas Highways, and Official State Flowers and Trees: Their Unique Stories. Throughout my writing career, I have orchestrated creative writing workshops, which I was also a speaker. As a novelist, I have a western series in progress. However, Book 1 is not yet published as I first want at least three manuscripts in the series finished. That way books 2, 3, etc. be will published three to six months apart to keep my readership engaged to ensure a consistent flow of new content, which is key for the success of a long-term series. I am an avid reader of New York Times bestsellers. On average I read between 30 to 40 novels a year (if time allows). In my Interdisciplinary studies for my Bachelor of Science degree, my minors are in history, sociology, and psychology. I specifically chose those subjects to help understand my characters' actions and personality traits. In the fall semester of 2026, I will start graduate school at Texas A&M University-Central, Texas.
Timeline
Novelist
Self Employed Writer
01.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
TA&M University Central Texas