TERALYN N. MITCHELL
Author
Monroe,LA
Summary
Hardworking Content & Creative Writer offering ten years of experience creating creative and copy writing content. Writes quickly with focus on quality and adherence to client requirements. Skilled in social media strategies, graphic design, and formatting. Successful background of producing high-volume, top-notch work.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Author
Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
- Self-published a total of four novels in the past two years.
- Two novels currently published, Princess of Ceshela and Doubletalk, with two releasing this fall, Fakeout and Blindsided.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Maintained informative social media to help further storylines and promote future events.
- Worked on creative brand messaging, campaigns, and creative brainstorming.
- Edited and proofread all texts with the help of Microsoft Word, Grammarly and ProWriting Aid.
Editor/Proofreader
Self-Employed
04.2016 - 01.2021
- Review and edited manuscripts for grammar, spelling, clarity, structure, adherence to style guide, and punctuation
- Copy edited and proofread fantasy, paranormal romance, contemporary and historical romance, adventure, crime drama, cookbooks and self-help manuscripts.
Freelance Copy Editor
WritersDomain
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style.
- Produced clear, concise and accurate content to reflect tone and level of authority appropriate to content.
- Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and internal and external style guides.
- Verified statistics and facts against internal and external sources.
- Compiled lists of common usage and style errors to reduce number of mistakes and improve consistency in style.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
Blog Editor
Nerd Daily
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Published regular pieces on book reviews to blog.
- Interviewed Authors about their books and writing processes.
- Connected and interacted with authors via email and social media to secure interviews with them.
Freelance Creative Writer
Art Of Chase Henson
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Produced short stories based on images provided by the artist.
- Short stories were complied into a book to accompany the artwork of the artist.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Brainstormed with the artist to determine new topics and stories.
Editing Intern
Cliché Magazine
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
Editing Intern
Cedar Fort Publishing
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Proofread manuscripts, providing source checking and editing sources, reading through submissions, and helping in any capacity necessary.
Editor
Essais, Utah Valley University
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Supported and encouraged editorial staff to provide independent and objective advice, opinions and perspectives to enhance publication.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Assigned manuscript submissions to editorial staff for peer review and publishing determination
- Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production teams.
- Organized promotions, reading day, launch night, and corresponded with other journals when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Emphasis, Writing
Utah Valley University
08.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Emphasis Public Law
Utah Valley University
08.2007 - 04.2011
Skills
Creative writing
Self-publishing experience
Editing
Content Development
Promotional planning
Young Adult Contemporary & Fantasy Romance genre background
Microsoft Office Expertise
Unique content creation
Timeline
Author
Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
Freelance Copy Editor
WritersDomain
05.2019 - 04.2020
Blog Editor
Nerd Daily
07.2018 - 01.2020
Freelance Creative Writer
Art Of Chase Henson
06.2018 - 11.2019
Editing Intern
Cliché Magazine
01.2017 - 08.2017
Editor/Proofreader
Self-Employed
04.2016 - 01.2021
Editing Intern
Cedar Fort Publishing
01.2016 - 03.2016
Editor
Essais, Utah Valley University
08.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English, Emphasis, Writing
Utah Valley University
08.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Emphasis Public Law
Utah Valley University
08.2007 - 04.2011