Introduction

    I am a seasoned creative writer and editor with experience in marketing, sales, public

    relations, development, technical, and entertainment communications. I’m able to

    reach a target audience effectively and efficiently — and have an eye for detail that
    consistently produces sharp, error-free copy.

Work Portfolio (Coming Soon)

Professional Experience

    October 2001 to Present: Amazing Facts, Managing Editor

        • Manage quarterly flagship magazine with circulation of 50,000. Develop content;
            write and edit editorials, articles, ads; interview and collect news data from
            various sources.

        • Write and edit annual product catalog, monthly appeal letters, ads, press
            releases, television and radio copy, website content, weekly sales e-mails, monthly
            e-newsletters, and major book releases.

        • Writer and editor for major DVD documentary and supplemental materials.

        • Develop and maintain corporate style; supervise various copyeditors and writers;
            maintain relationships with publishing vendors.

    Fall 2005, 2006: Southern Adventist University, Instructor

        • Classroom instructor for scriptwriting courses, designed to give student exposure
            to TV and film scriptwriting and formats.

    April 1999 – April 2001: KMA, Senior Copyeditor

        • Edited and wrote advertising and direct-mail articles, letters, newsletters, ads,
           and other communications for internet, media, and print.

        • Developed procedure manuals and client style guides. Implemented superb quality
            control, saving the firm thousands in reprint costs, and supervised other

            editors and freelancers.

        • 2000 Employee of the Year Award

    Additional Experience

        • Technical writer and editor for EDS and The Software Group
        • Sales writer for mental health services provider
        • Various freelance writing and editing for product brochures, flyers, websites,
            biographies, ads, media, books, and marketing publications

Education

        • B.A. in English from Austin College in Sherman, Texas

        • Winner, Essay Scholarship Contest at Collin County Community College

 

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LOCATION

Tennessee

THE JOY OF WRITING

Words have awesome power to touch hearts and influence minds. No form of communication is more effective than the written word.

WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID

“Anthony is one of the top three editors working in his field.“
—Dr. Herbert Douglass, author

“Anthony is the best editor we’ve ever had.” —Doug Batchelor, president, Amazing Facts