Rita Schiano

Current

Writing Tutor at Bay Path College
Author at The Reed Edwards Company
Owner at Rita Schiano Freelance Writer and Editor

Director of Communications at KidsTerrain, Inc. / WorkTerrain
Jazz Vocalist at Rita Schiano

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Past

member at BNI Sturbridge
Owner/Chef at The Casual Cafe
Vice President Book Operations and Acquisitions at Executive Enterprises Publications Co, Inc.

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Education

Miami University
Wells College
Cazenovia College

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Recommended

16 people have recommended Rita

Connections

225 connections

Industry

Writing and Editing

Rita Schiano’s Summary

Author of "Painting The Invisible Man" and "Sweet Bitter Love."
Contributing author to "Early Embraces" and "Beginnings."

I am the host of "Talk To Me...Conversations With Creative, Unconventional People" on Blog Talk Radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rita

Goals: Find a reputable literary agent for current work and novel in progress. I also have 2 screenplay and 1 television series developed. Read about these projects at http://ritaschiano.reededwards.com/category/Screenplays/c20

See the book trailer You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwLB131JCUQ

Former NYC jazz singer

Rita Schiano’s Specialties:

Author development and editorial consultation; creative content for web sites, brochures, press releases; author (novels); screenwriter

Rita Schiano’s Experience

Writing Tutor

Bay Path College

(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)

October 2006 — Present (3 years 2 months)
Author

The Reed Edwards Company

(Publishing industry)

March 2006 — Present (3 years 9 months)

Novels include:
Painting The Invisible Man:
Written with razor-sharp wit, Painting the Invisible Man is an absorbing tale that smoothly blends the quest for truth with the complexities of a self-portrait. — Midwest Book Review

About the book: In 2001, freelance writer Rita Schiano made a keying error—a simple mistake that led her to a path she’d been avoiding most of her life; on a journey inside the world of her father, killed gangland-style more than two decades ago.
Schiano turned that difficult journey into an engrossing novel. Painting The Invisible Man is a poignant, often hilarious coming of age story that explores the complex dynamics of growing up in an Italian family on the fringes of the Mafia.

Sweet Bitter Love
Sweet Bitter Love explores a relationship that walks the fine line between compassion and co-dependence.

Representation: Kelley & Hall. To schedule an interview, please contact Jocelyn Kelley at (617) 680-1976 or at Jocelyn@kelleyandhall.com.
Owner

Rita Schiano Freelance Writer and Editor

(Writing and Editing industry)

July 2000 — Present (9 years 5 months)

There’s content copy, and then there’s creative content copy. What’s the difference? And how can your business benefit? Creative copy evokes a response from the reader. It provides prospective customers with insight about your business and moves them to action. I take complex material and turn it into a concise and informational composition.

*Press releases *Web site content *Direct mail copy
*Catalogues *Brochures *Sales letters
*Corporate talking points *Newsletters *Damage control letters
*Biographical sketches *Speech Writing

I also offer full editorial services for writers.

* Editing *Copyediting *Proofreading *Query letters
* Publishing process direction and guidance for self-publishers
* Manuscript Evaluation
Director of Communications

KidsTerrain, Inc. / WorkTerrain

(Human Resources industry)

July 2000 — Present (9 years 5 months)

I first contracted with the company in 2000, serving as Executive Editor for New Voices Publishing. I guided all our publications, and co-wrote the CDs "The Magic in Me" and "Tiny Acts of Kindness." I was also responsible for writing all the content for KidsTerrain's first web site.

After a reorganization in 2006, I assume the position of Director of Communications, working closely with CEO Rena Hannaford on charting the direction of the company. I am responsible for managing and directing KT’s internal and external communications, including press releases, newsletters, and the blog; rewriting the content for the current web site as well as content management; and webinar development and production.
Jazz Vocalist

Rita Schiano

(Entertainment industry)

May 1977 — Present (32 years 7 months)

Jazz vocalist
member

BNI Sturbridge

(Writing and Editing industry)

2003 — 2009 (6 years )
Owner/Chef

The Casual Cafe

(Restaurants industry)

May 1989 — June 2000 (11 years 2 months)
Vice President Book Operations and Acquisitions

Executive Enterprises Publications Co, Inc.

(Publishing industry)

January 1984 — April 1989 (5 years 4 months)

Rita Schiano’s Education

Miami University

M.A. Course Work , Philosophy , 1978 — 1979
Wells College

B.A. , Philosophy , 1974 — 1977
Cazenovia College

1973 — 1974

Additional Information

Rita Schiano’s Groups:

* ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Artists, and Publishers * Independent Publishers of New England * New England Independent Booksellers Association * Independent Book Publishers Association (formerly PMA) * Rotary International - Sturbridge, MA * BNI - Sturbridge Business Builders * Woman in Business