Freelance writer and editor
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
- Current
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- Managing Editor at PRISM Media Group
- Owner at ProseHack Publishing (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Lifestyle Editor at American Driver Magazine
- Assistant Managing Editor at AM Journal Express
- Editor at Where Magazine
- Editor at Get Up & Go!/Age Wave Communications
- Managing Editor at Performance Magazine
- Entertainment Editor at Denton Record-Chronicle
- Entertainment Editor at DFW Suburban Newspapers
- Reporter at Lewisville News
- Education
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- McPherson College
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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
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Managing Editor
PRISM Media Group
(Writing and Editing industry)
2009 — Present (less than a year)
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Owner
ProseHack Publishing (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
March 1998 — Present (11 years 5 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
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Lifestyle Editor
American Driver Magazine
(Writing and Editing industry)
2004 — 2007 (3 years)
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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.
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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.
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Editor
Get Up & Go!/Age Wave Communications
(Writing and Editing industry)
1998 — 1999 (1 year)
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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
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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.
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Entertainment Editor
DFW Suburban Newspapers
(Writing and Editing industry)
1989 — 1991 (2 years)
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Reporter
Lewisville News
(Writing and Editing industry)
1986 — 1988 (2 years)
Paula Felps’s Education
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McPherson College
Journalism 1981 — 1984
Additional Information
Paula Felps’s Websites:
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:
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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
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