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> Ghostwrites memoirs for individuals and couples by taking complicated, nuanced lived experiences and making them into organized, vivid stories with a clear beginning, middle, and end. > Ghostwrites nonfiction books for subject-matter experts by making deep knowledge accessible to a wide audience and turning an idea or partial draft into a polished book. > Develops and writes manuscripts in coordination with publishers’ in-house editor or editorial teams. > Provides in-depth editorial evaluations, structural and developmental editing, and line editing. > Assists aspiring authors in figuring out the purpose, structure, and publishing plan for their books.*Has worked with Chronicle Books, W. W. Norton & Co., Mountaineers Books, Nat Geo Kids, Weldon Owen, Seventeen, Deloitte, City of Seattle, Amazon Publishing, and more.*

The Art of Ramona Quimby, to be released in the autumn of 2020.

A weekend warrior’s guide to the best expeditions within striking distance of Seattle! Seattle is one of the most rapidly growing cities in the United States, and while there’s plenty to explore in the Emerald City, sometimes residents just need to get away from it all. Lush green forests perfect for hiking, tiny islands, charming fishing villages, and even British Columbia’s most authentic Chinese food, are all accessible within a few hours’ drive from the bustling metropolis.Easy Weekend Getaways from Seattle guides both travelers and Seattleites alike through their next weekend expedition. Whether you want to do serious hiking and biking, visit breweries, or tour locations from Twin Peaks or Twilight, this guidebook suggests a variety of destinations and travel tips for people of all interests planning their next weekend getaway in the Pacific Northwest. Chapters cover foodie getaways, romantic mini-breaks, the great outdoors, and quiet time, with perfectly curated itineraries to match your travel mood.

Finally a guidebook for swimmers! This lavishly illustrated, full-color guide includes:- 70 prime swimming holes, mainly in the Cascades and Olympics, with an emphasis on natural swimming locations- Description of each location, including insider’s tips, type of swimming hole, best season to go, and the features and amenities found there- Directions via car, bike, public transport, and/or foot- Trail maps to the more remote holes- Information on swimming safety, etiquette, types of water holes, gear, and more!

Copywrites articles about Prime Reading and other Prime benefits. Wrote promotional text for approximately 500 nonfiction, fiction, and Day One titles for Amazon Publishing.

Wrote articles, marketing material, and speeches.

Greater Seattle Area

Write, ghostwrite, and developmentally/structurally edit a wide variety of content, including promotional and marketing copy, white papers, memoirs, self-help and other nonfiction full-length books, genre and YA fiction, author blog posts, journals, children’s books, and more.

Pay it forward with this big book of gratitude, filled with 30 cool pull-out thank you postcards and fun themed content. Adorable animal photos paired with heartfelt and funny captions show how much we have to be grateful for in our wondrous world. Each card leaves plenty of room for kids to craft their own messages to show friends and family how much they care. Content includes tips and tricks for writing sincere, well-crafted, and properly formatted thank you notes, as well as more cute creature pictures to spread that warm, fuzzy feeling far and wide.

Seattle, Wa

Collaborate with Domestic Violence Advocate Counselor to create workshops with culturally-relevant themes to support survivors of domestic violence. Integrate themes with standard DV topics, create worksheets for participants to use for learning and personal writing, combine written materials with movement and other forms of teaching.Market workshops using flyers and networking with various related communities.Facilitate - lead discussion and creative writing; teach movement - for monthly and bi-monthly workshops attended by 5-10 clients of JFS.

Greater Seattle Area

Researched topics related to healthy lifestyle, including vision health, diet, medicine and industry, exercise, and mindfulness. Combed through books, articles, and online material to find scientifically-backed, pertinent information for blog. Consolidated information to create blog and online book for community access. Wrote and edited material for blog and online book.

Bellevue, Wa

Worked in day-program setting with patients undergoing treatment for Eating Disorders. Patients range from teens to older adults.Facilitated group therapy. This included daily check-ins, daily planning, and group feedback.Supervised mealtimes, aiding in client’s management of food-related issues.Taught yoga, body awareness, and relaxation techniques.Updated process notes for each day on-call.

Seattle, Wa

Provided individual counseling and movement therapy to 6 clients working with mental illness, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, limited mobility, and general stress and situational challenges. Maintained detailed clinical records. Trained in mental health yoga and movement classes.

Facilitated one Recovery Circle (group therapy) per week, focusing on accountability and support for addiction and recovery.Worked in a milieu setting with people struggling with mental health challenges, addiction, and homelessness.

Greater Seattle Area

Educated and dialogued with customers about a wide range of sexuality, gender, and health issues. This included one-on-one private conversation within a milieu setting, couples and small group discussions, and large group workshops. Clients and participants were supplied with written material and other resources as needed.On-going professional trainings on education and communication with the public around issues of sex, sexuality, shame, oppression, self-expression, health, communication, and relationship.Other duties included customer service, retail sales, and data entry.

Santa Cruz, Ca

Domestic Violence Advocacy Volunteer. Answered phones on a scheduled basis for the crisis hotline and co-facilitated a support group for victims of domestic violence. Completed 60- hour training in: providing emotional support to victims and survivors; providing referrals to legal, daycare, housing and other support services; creating safety plans and collaboratively identifying participants' choices; and working with the legal system to obtain restraining orders and child custody.

Masters, Existential Phenomenological Psychology

Certificate, Writing, General

Certificate In Editing, Editing

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology And Education