Kathleen Edwards
Kittanning,PA
Summary
I am a experienced freelance writer who has contributed to several newspapers in the Pittsburgh area. I am known as a creative as well as a competent writer. I can not only present a story that captivates but also touches the heart and engages the mind. My writing is clean, and I have no problem meeting deadlines. I work well with editors and thrive in a creative environment.
I am also well-versed in online writing, contributing many book reviews to the website Lifeisstory.com. My reviews increased traffic on the site and created an uptick in reader engagement.
I have also written fiction for national magazines.
I will bring not only years of experience to any project but also a depth of creativity and maturity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer
Self
06.2001 - Current
- Published frequently in newspapers in the Pittsburgh region. Stories included features on autism, community building, veteran's affairs and stories focusing on unique individuals.
- Top-tier writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Worked closely with editors to refine drafts, ensuring tight writing and content in line with the vision of the paper.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write feature stories. Skilled at establishing connections with anyone I am interviewing, creating a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that allows deeper content.
- Closely followed current trends and events in order to create timely and entertaining story ideas.
- Excellent at conducting thorough research on diverse topics.
- Handled deadline pressure professionally, producing clean and engaging writing on a consistent basis.
- Developed engaging articles for the online publication, Life Is Story, resulting in increased readership and social media shares.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
- Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents including a book on martial arts.
- Published short stories in national magazines
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Political Science
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PASkills
- Creative writing
- Editing
- Grammar usage
- Strong research skills
- Research
- Content creation
- Idea brainstorming
- Effective writing
- Content editing
- Exceptional storytelling
- Fact-checking
- Proofreading
- Excellent grammar
- Creative collaboration
- Journalism
- Creative thinking
- Fiction writing
Accomplishments
Winner of the Ragged Edge Writer's Conference short fiction contest. Nashville 2011.
Timeline
Freelance Writer
Self
06.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/Political Science
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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