In addition to studying to be a librarian, I also have extensive experience as a writer and editor. Here are some highlights:
- Staff member of Rez Libris, a magazine contributed by librarians and about librarians.
- 6/6 – a perfect score
– on the analytical writing section of the GRE.
- Creator of The Zen Pen, an online critique opportunity for writers
of speculative fiction. Live as of April 2005, over one hundred
and fifty manuscripts have been reviewed and critiqued. Through
adherence to my recommendations, authors have achieved publication.
Testimonials available on website.
- Editorial Intern of Realms
of Fantasy, the largest magazine in the world devoted to fantasy.
Processed up to 400 manuscripts 10,000 words or less per month; chose
those to be published and forwarded to Editor; created and maintained
website with over 46,000 hits where authors could track manuscript submissions,
learn, and ask questions about Realms of Fantasy’s submission procedures;
supplied feedback and critiqued stories submitted if requested by author;
maintained professional relations with authors around the world via
email.
- Editor of The College of New
Jersey’s Women’s and Gender Studies Newsletter. Gathered information
to be published; edited, copied, laid-out and organized content; wrote
articles; interviewed, published, and distributed monthly issues.
Visit the following subsections to learn more about my writing:
Articles | Papers | The Zen Pen
