Director, Board of Directors at Wisconsin Regional Writers' Association
Greater Milwaukee Area
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- Director, Board of Directors at Wisconsin Regional Writers' Association
- Regional Coordinator at Wisconsin Regional Writers Association
- Director at WriteCamp
- Owner at JB Dryden Company
- Managing Editor at Sheer Speculation Press
- Director at Milwaukee Writers Workshop
- Independent Writer at Independent Writer
- Education
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- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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James Boone Dryden’s Summary
I have a substantial knowledge of the editing & publishing world. As well as working in the small press industry for the past four years, I currently hold a position as the managing editor of a regional, multicultural magazine.
My current part-time job is running The JB Dryden Company. We are a small business focusing on professional editing for fiction and non-fiction.
James Boone Dryden’s Specialties:
Proficient knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style. Five years experience as an freelance editor.
James Boone Dryden’s Experience
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Director, Board of Directors
Wisconsin Regional Writers' Association
(Non-Profit; Writing and Editing industry)
September 2009 — Present (4 months)
As a member of the Board of Directors, it is my job to assist in the implementation of policy and budget for the Wisconsin Regional Writers Association. I also act as Vice-Chair of the Publications Committee, which publishes the Association's journal and other promotional material for the organization.
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Regional Coordinator
Wisconsin Regional Writers Association
(Publishing industry)
May 2009 — Present (8 months)
I work as the Regional Coordinator for Southeast Wisconsin (Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Jefferson, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Walworth, Racine, and Kenosha counties). I work to promote the Association, work with regional writers groups to improve their membership, and aid writers throughout the region in the best way that I can.
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Director
WriteCamp
(Publishing industry)
January 2009 — Present (1 year )
WriteCamp will be a free, unconference designed for you to discover new ideas and connect with people who are part of the writing world in the Midwest. It’s free and open to the public — come and enjoy keynote speakers, ad-hoc presentations, networking and food.
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Owner
JB Dryden Company
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry)
January 2007 — Present (3 years )
The JB Dryden Company is a small business focusing on fiction and non-fiction editing services. We provide quick turn-around times and professional quality editing.
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Managing Editor
Sheer Speculation Press
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry)
January 2007 — Present (3 years )
Sheer Speculation Press is a division of The JB Dryden Company. It publishes Speculative Fiction works. Currently, the press will only be putting out the Staffs & Starships Magazine of Speculative Fiction.
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Director
Milwaukee Writers Workshop
(Writing and Editing industry)
August 2006 — Present (3 years 5 months)
The Milwaukee Writers Workshop is a non-profit group interested in improving the writing of its members with the intention of helping those members get published. We have been around for nearly three years (August 09) and have a regular group of 30 members. Some of members include a copy-editor, a high-school teacher, and a retired architect.
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Independent Writer
Independent Writer
(Writing and Editing industry)
January 2000 — Present (10 years )
I have been writing and submitting works since 2000. I currently have three publications.
"In A Flash" - www.everydayfiction.com
"More Than Love" - www.everydayfiction.com
"Affections Between Space" - www.bigpulp.com
James Boone Dryden’s Education
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts , English - Creative Writing , 1999 — 2005
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James Boone Dryden’s Interests:
I have an extensive interest in the science fiction and fantasy genres. I have worked within the publishing industry as an editor for three years.
James Boone Dryden’s Groups:
The Milwaukee Writers Workshop, The Milwaukee Writer's Group, BarCamp Milwaukee 2, The Content Wrangler
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