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Leta Swearengin

Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

I've always been a lover of two things, the mystery of unanswered family questions and the written word of books. That love and curiosity brought me into the two fields I've been involved with most of my adult life. In both genealogy and writing, research is paramount. It is the backbone of whichever project you are working on.

I have years of experience with the researching of public records, history records and family records.

I have years of experience with writing fiction/non-fiction in book format and with screenplays also, having been a finalist in HBO's Project Greenlight.

Work History

Professional Genealogist

Self Employed Writer
N/A, N/A
1998 - Current
  • Created databases for tracking research activities and results.
  • Compiled comprehensive reports summarizing key findings from multiple sources of information.
  • Organized data in logical ways to enable efficient analysis and effective communication of findings.
  • Adapted general research methodologies to meet project-specific requirements.

Writer

Self Employed Writer
Corpus Christi, TX
2000 - Current
  • Proofread copy to check grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and organization of material.
  • Generated ideas for new stories or topics to write about.
  • Provided feedback on drafts from other writers as part of peer review process.
  • Ensured that all written work met quality standards before submission deadlines.
  • Performed extensive research prior to writing any article or post.
  • Used strong grammar and research skills to craft well-written, mistake-free copy.
  • Performed in-depth research into topics to write clear and accurate copy.
  • Wrote fiction prose, short stories, personal essays or descriptive analyses.
  • Conducted background research to add depth to scenes, history and characters.
  • Obtained copyrights for completed work using established procedures.

Education

Certificate - Visual Merchandising

South Texas Technical School
Corpus Christi, TX
05-1988

Skills

  • Written Communication
  • Research
  • Proofreading
  • Excellent spelling skills
  • Strong research skills
  • Creative Writing
  • Scriptwriting

Timeline

Professional Genealogist

Self Employed Writer
1998 - Current

Writer

Self Employed Writer
2000 - Current

Certificate - Visual Merchandising

South Texas Technical School

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