Paula Felps

Current

• Ownerat ProseHack Publishing (Self-employed)

Past

• Assistant Managing Editor at AM Journal Express
• Editor at Where Magazine
• Managing Editor at Performance Magazine

• Entertainment Editor at Denton Record-Chronicle
• Entertainment Editor at DFW Suburban Newspapers

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Education

• McPherson College

Recommended

5 people have recommended Paula

Connections

91 connections

Industry

Writing and Editing

Websites

• My Website
• My Portfolio
• My Blog

Paula Felps’s Summary

Freelance writer and editor with a strong background in covering music as well luxury lifestyle topics. I'm passionate about health and fitness, and also am well-versed in writing business stories, press releases and marketing materials.

Paula Felps’s Specialties:

Extensive experience in music and lifestyle coverage, luxury topics, health and fitness, adventure travel, and wine & spirits. Knowledgeable in the area of self-publishing and custom publishing; I have excellent editing skills and am adept at writing business stories and promotional materials.

Paula Felps’s Experience

• Owner

  ProseHack Publishing (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)

  March 1998 — Present (10 years 10 months)

  - Provide writing and editing services for magazines, newspapers and web sites; subjects range from technology to travel to wine & spirits to music
  - Write press releases and marketing/web copy for a broad array of clients
  - Provide consulting, writing and editing services for self-published book projects
  - Write scripts for corporate events

• Assistant Managing Editor

  AM Journal Express

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Newspapers industry)

  2003 — 2004 (1 year)

  Served as assistant editor for daily Dallas commuter newspaper; also wrote health and fitness stories for a weekly section.

• Editor

  Where Magazine

  (Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Publishing industry)

  1999 — 2003 (4 years)

  Served as freelance editor for this monthly magazine that caters to high-end visitors to the Dallas market. Our coverage included events, shopping and features on exhibits and other cultural interests.

• Managing Editor

  Performance Magazine

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)

  1996 — 1998 (2 years)

  - Managed staff of in-house and freelance writers for weekly international music industry trade magazine
  - Wrote and edited copy
  - Helped co-ordinate industry events

• Entertainment Editor

  Denton Record-Chronicle

  (Public Company; 51-200 employees; Newspapers industry)

  1991 — 1996 (5 years)

  Launched weekend entertainment guide for daily newspaper, with the majority of our coverage focusing on the local arts and music scene.

• Entertainment Editor

  DFW Suburban Newspapers

  (Writing and Editing industry)

  1989 — 1991 (2 years)

Paula Felps’s Education

• McPherson College

  Journalism 1981 — 1984

Additional Information

Paula Felps’s Websites:

• My Website
• My Portfolio
• My Blog

Paula Felps’s Interests:

luxury automobiles, electronics/gadgets, adventure and luxury travel, health and fitness, environmental issues, music, animals, technology issues

Paula Felps’s Groups:

•    LinkEds & writers
•    Media Kitty
•    Freelance Writers

Paula Felps’s Honors:

• Honorable Mention for "Shotgun" screenplay, Writer's Digest
• Best Cover Design, Where Dallas magazine, Abarta International
• Second Place, Comment and Criticism, Associated Press
• Honorable Mention, Comment and Criticism, Associated Press
• Katie Award nomination, Arts Feature Story, "It's Still Rock 'n' Roll," Dallas Press Club
• First Place, Comment and Criticism, Associated Press
• First Place, Layout and Design, Associated Press
• First Place, Best Entertainment Section, Suburban Newspapers of America
• First Place, In-Depth Reporting, "Is America Dying For Better Health Care?" Suburban Newspapers of America
• Media Award, Texas Public Health Association
• Best Column, Humorous Subject, National Newspaper Association
• First Place, In-Depth Reporting, Suburban Newspapers of America
• Katie Award, Spot News Reporting, Dallas Press Club
• Katie Award, Best General Interest Column

Paula Felps’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• reference requests
• getting back in touch