Freelance Technology Writer, Teacher
Greater Denver Area
- Current
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- Contributing Editor at Windows Secrets
- TA/Lecturer at University of Colorado
- Contributing Editor at PC World
- Past
- Education
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- University of Colorado at Boulder
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Scott Spanbauer’s Summary
I started literally in the mail room at the magazine PC World in 1984, where I learned how to troubleshoot and repair those newfangled personal computers when I wasn't sorting letters or stocking supplies. I managed to move into editorial, and after a brief stint as a staff editor, went freelance. I've written for more than a dozen publications, but my main gig for almost 20 years has been as a regular contributor to PC World's news, feature, and how-to sections. In 2008, I began writing regularly for Brian Livingston's Windows Secrets newsletter, for which I am also a Contributing Editor.
Technology and tech publications are constantly evolving, but I'm always keen to report on how people can use computers and the Internet wisely, and avoid being locked into proprietary technologies.
Scott Spanbauer’s Specialties:
News and feature writing, reporting and research, interviewing, book and magazine editing. Fluent in Spanish, semi-fluent in German.
Scott Spanbauer’s Experience
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Contributing Editor
Windows Secrets
(Writing and Editing industry)
March 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)
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TA/Lecturer
University of Colorado
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
August 2007 — Present (2 years 4 months)
I taught a daily freshman Spanish course both semesters of the 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 school years at the University of Colorado at Boulder, and received training and professional development related to communicative language teaching. I love languages and teaching, and find that the social interaction of the classroom balances the isolation that comes with freelance writing.
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Contributing Editor
PC World
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
March 1990 — Present (19 years 9 months)
I'm a freelance contributing editor and former staff editor for PC World.
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Volunteer
Prison Dharma Network
(Religious Institutions industry)
2000 — 2005 (5 years )
I taught sitting meditation as a stress-reduction technique to inmates of the Boulder County Jail.
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Senior Associate Editor
PC World
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Publishing industry)
June 1997 — June 1998 (1 year 1 month)
I assigned and edited articles in the early days of telecommuting...
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Assistant Editor
PC World
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry)
October 1987 — June 1989 (1 year 9 months)
I assigned, edited, and wrote product-review and how-to articles.
Scott Spanbauer’s Education
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University of Colorado at Boulder
BA , Psychology, Spanish Language and Literature
- Activities and Societies:
- Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Chi (Psychology honor society), Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish literature honor society)
Additional Information
Scott Spanbauer’s Websites:
Scott Spanbauer’s Interests:
Kyudo (Japanese archery), meditation, languages, music, literature
Scott Spanbauer’s Groups:
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IDG Alumni -
FOLIO: MediaPRO -- Magazine & eMedia Publishing Professionals -
Career Services, University of Colorado at Boulder
Scott Spanbauer’s Honors:
2006
ASBPE West Regional Awards:
Gold Medal, How-To Article
2005
ASBPE West Regional Awards:
Gold Medal, Feature Series
Gold Medal, Technical Article
2001
ASBPE National Awards:
Gold Medal, News Section
Silver Medal, How-To Article
2000
ASBPE National Awards:
Gold Medals, Single News Article and
News Section
Silver Medal, Technical Article
1999
ASBPE National Awards:
Silver Medal, How-To Article
1998
Jesse H. Neal Editorial Achievement
Award
ASBPE West Regional Awards:
First Place, Feature Series and News
Section
Second Place, Single News Article
Third Place, Regular Department
1996
Jesse H. Neal Editorial Achievement
Award
Scott Spanbauer’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- expertise requests
- getting back in touch
