Rebecca McCormick

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Travel Columnist at The Sentinel-Record
Feature Writer at GO! magazine
Travel Columnist at The News-Star (Gannett Co.)

Freelance Writer at (Self)
Broker and Cellist at The McCormick Agency

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Rebecca McCormick’s Summary

Author of over 350 published articles, Rebecca McCormick is a full time freelance travel journalist who anchors her pen in Hot Springs, Ark., where she writes bi-weekly newspaper travel columns and monthly features for a resort lifestyle magazine.

Southern charm personalizes the spirited text of her travel writing for Gannett News Service, USATODAY.com, WSJ.com, Spirit magazine (Southwest Airlines' in-flight publication), Miami Herald, AAA Southern Traveler, New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles, Northeast Georgia Living, Weddings with Style, Hot Springs Life & Home, Hot Springs Village Voice and Gumbo.

When not on the road, Rebecca manages Four Seasons String Quartet, the group with whom she plays cello for weddings and special events.

She is married to Myron, a golf addict. Together, they have three married sons and three grandchildren.

Rebecca McCormick’s Specialties:

Travel journalism with expertise in arts and culture, golf and spa destinations, soft adventure and humanitarian efforts.

Rebecca McCormick’s Experience

Travel Columnist

The Sentinel-Record

(Newspapers industry)

January 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)

Rebecca publishes a column every other Sunday, with the goal to provide her readers enough information to make intelligent travel decisions.

"In this Internet age of citizen journalism where anybody can write a blog and nearly everyone has a camera in their cell phone, travelers don't need me to tell them what they can read in a brochure. They want reassurance the hard-earned cash they spend on a trip to celebrate their significant event will not be squandered or wasted, but will be wisely invested in valuable memories that will last a lifetime. That puts a lot of responsibility on me to write as a journalist, not just as a cheerleader for my favorite destinations."
Feature Writer

GO! magazine

(Writing and Editing industry)

January 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)

Each month, Rebecca writes a human interest story about people who live and work in Hot Springs, Ark.

Recent articles include career highlights of:
- Steve James, nurse anesthetist who honors his daughter's memory by bringing life to Kenyan village.
- Former WNBA star Tiffany Waite McLain
- Professional fishing guide and outdoor writer Shane Goodner
- Celebrity luthier Mark Melchior who now makes custom cigar-box guitars on the front porch of his mom's house.
- Award-winning recording artist, motivational speaker and founder of EmWomen, Staci Walace
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Travel Columnist

The News-Star (Gannett Co.)

(Newspapers industry)

November 2000 — Present (9 years 1 month)

Originally a monthly contributor to The News-Star's Business to Business magazine, Rebecca now writes a monthly travel column for the newspaper's Sunday Lifestyle section.
Freelance Writer

(Self)

(Writing and Editing industry)

January 1994 — Present (15 years 11 months)

Rebecca’s expertise includes:

Travel writing - destination guides, historic reflections, first-person memoirs, adventure tales, news briefs and travel tips.

USATODAY.com, WSJ.com, Spirit - Southwest Airline's inflight magazine (circ. 480K, Aug 09) The Miami Herald (circ. 342,432) AAA Southern Traveler (circ. 200K) Weddings with Style Int'l (regional 80K) The News-Star (La., circ. 42,000) Hot Springs Life & Home (Ark., circ. 31K) New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles (La., circ. 25K) Northeast Georgia Living (Ga., circ 25K) Gumbo (La., circ 20K) Hot Springs On the Go magazine (Ark., circ. 22K) The Sentinel-Record (Ark., circ. 22K) Hot Springs Village Voice (Ark., circ. 8K wkly) TravelHost (Ark., circ. 5K monthly)

Feature writing – newspaper and magazine articles with an emphasis on human interest stories.

Advertising – B2B print ad copy, B2C print ad copy, jingles, radio and television commercials, slogans and taglines.

Marketing and Public Relations – press releases, marketing campaigns, branding and cross promotions.
Broker and Cellist

The McCormick Agency

(Privately Held; Myself Only; Entertainment industry)

January 1981 — Present (28 years 11 months)

Rebecca McCormick provides a complete resource of professional music and ministry services for weddings in central Arkansas. In addition to playing cello with the Hot Springs Four Seasons String Quartet, she also contracts other musicians from her roster of 72 artists to perform for private events.

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Rebecca McCormick’s Interests:

Travel, Arts and Culture, Soft Adventure, Health and Fitness, Neville High School, Four Seasons String Quartet

Rebecca McCormick’s Groups:

Arkansas Press Association, National Association of Newspaper Columnists, Travelwriters.com, Mediabistro, Media Kitty, Hot Springs National Park Rotary Club; Hot Springs Music Festival, Leadership Ouachita