Freelance Journalist, Book Author, and Copywriter
Greater New York City Area
Freelance Journalist, Book Author, and Copywriter
Greater New York City Area
I am a professional freelance journalist who has published ten non-fiction books on a variety of subjects. I have written for such publications as Woman's Day, Travel Savvy, His & Hers, and Medical Economics, and I'm also a copywriter for businesses and individuals. I have written and edited websites, brochures, speeches, sales letters, and more. In addition, I edit and doctor books for agents, publishers, and individuals, and I'm open to collaborations and ghostwriting.
Read more about me on my website at http://www.RuletheWord.com.
I'm a member of the Authors Guild, the Society of Professional Journalists, the Society of Environmental Journalists, and a former member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
I'm also a travel writer and photographer interested in hearing from PR specialists in this area with story leads. See my image galleries taken on six continents at http://www.VotawPhotography.com.
Journalism, travel writing, ghostwriting, editing, copywriting.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Publishing industry)
January 1995 — Present (13 years 5 months)
I'm a full-time freelance journalist, book author, copywriter, and speaker in my own business.
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
1995 — 2007 (12 years)
This is my current business.
(Writing and Editing industry)
2002 — 2007 (5 years)
(Writing and Editing industry)
2005 — 2007 (2 years)
B.A., English (magna cum laude), 1977 — 1981
1974 — 1979
1975 — 1977
Travel (especially ecotravel), women's issues, health, sexuality, nature, wildlife, ecology, business, photography, dance, exercise, art, food & wine
American Society of Journalists and Authors, Society of Professional Journalists, Authors Guild, American Medical Writers Association
Poetry and photography awards