Managing Editor at Mamazina Magazine (formerly Mom Writer's Literary Magazine)
Burlington, Vermont Area
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- Managing Editor at Mamazina Magazine (formerly Mom Writer's Literary Magazine)
- Contributing Blogger at The Imperfect Parent
- Freelance Writer/Poet at Freelance
- Past
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- Cover Editor at Mom Writer's Literary Magazine
- Writer's Resource Editor at Mom Writer's Literary Magazine
- Contributing Writer/Blogger at MotherVerse Magazine
- Contributing Writer at Green Mom Finds
- Contributing Writer at Moms Speak Up
- Mentor for MotherVerse Workshop at MotherVerse Magazine
- Mentor for MotherVerse Workshop at MotherVerse Magazine
- Education
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- Community College of Vermont
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Kris Underwood’s Summary
My work has been published at several magazines including MotherVerse, Mom Writer's Literary Magazine, mamazine.com and Poetry Midwest. Additionally, I've reviewed books for MotherTalk, University of Michigan Press and Da Capo Press.
I currently hold the position of Managing Editor at Mamazina Magazine, formerly Mom Writer's Literary Magazine. I've also taken on the role of mentor at the MotherVerse Workshops (MotherVerse Magazine).
For examples of my writing, please visit My Blog http://krisunderwood.blogspot.com/
Kris Underwood’s Specialties:
Writing:
Poetry, Narrative, Interview, Book Review.
Subjects:
Parenting, Politics, Environment.
Technical:
Word, Excel, Outlook, Open Office Writer, basic knowledge of HTML.
AP Style Book, Chicago Manual of Style, AMA Manual of Style.
Kris Underwood’s Experience
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Managing Editor
Mamazina Magazine (formerly Mom Writer's Literary Magazine)
(Writing and Editing industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
Oversee Mamazina blog, post if needed. Make up the monthly blog schedule.
Create email news, updates and info concerning the magazine and send it out to staff. -
Contributing Blogger
The Imperfect Parent
(Writing and Editing industry)
October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Blog about parent related events and news.
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Freelance Writer/Poet
Freelance
(Writing and Editing industry)
2006 — Present (3 years )
Magazines and Journals:
-Poetry and Essays
Poetry Midwest, Literary Mama, mamazine.com, MotherVerse, Mom Writers Literary Magazine, The Whole Mom
Interviews:
Annie Downey @ hipMama
Katy Farber/Non-Toxic Kids @ Moms Speak Up
Vicki Glembocki/The Second Nine Months @ MotherVerse Magazine
Book Reviews:
-I have written reviews for the following companies:
MotherTalk
DaCapo Press
University of Michigan Press -
Cover Editor
Mom Writer's Literary Magazine
(Publishing industry)
August 2008 — February 2009 (7 months)
Interview Mom writers for our cover story feature.
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Writer's Resource Editor
Mom Writer's Literary Magazine
(Writing and Editing industry)
December 2007 — February 2009 (1 year 3 months)
Research writing/literary sites and organizations suited to Mom writers for inclusion in the online and print magazine
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Contributing Writer/Blogger
MotherVerse Magazine
(Writing and Editing industry)
August 2007 — February 2009 (1 year 7 months)
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Contributing Writer
Green Mom Finds
(Consumer Goods industry)
December 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Research 'green' environmentally friendly products, tips and websites to be posted on the site.
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Contributing Writer
Moms Speak Up
(Writing and Editing industry)
August 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 5 months)
Write and research about what's going on in the environment, dangerous imports, health care, food safety, education, politics and many other topics of concern
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Mentor for MotherVerse Workshop
MotherVerse Magazine
(Writing and Editing industry)
September 2008 — October 2008 (2 months)
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Mentor for MotherVerse Workshop
MotherVerse Magazine
(Writing and Editing industry)
April 2008 — June 2008 (3 months)
-Assisted participants in setting up a blog on Blogger in both areas of technical aspects and the development of writing.
-Offered participants guidance and comments on their writing
-Offered to answer questions, give advice and suggestions on a one-on-one basis
Kris Underwood’s Education
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Community College of Vermont
English/Writing 1999 — 1999
Additional Information
Kris Underwood’s Websites:
Kris Underwood’s Interests:
Blogging, Writing, Poetry, News on writing/publishing trends, Publishing
Kris Underwood’s Groups:
Mom Writer's Literary Magazine, Green Mom Finds, MotherVerse Magazine, Moms Speak Up, MotherTalk
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"Write It Down"-A Website for Writers -
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Published Authors Network -
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Authors, Writers, Publishers, Editors, and other Professionals -
Green & Sustainable Publishing
Kris Underwood’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
