What I’m up to right now
I’m currently working as the acquisitions editor for Progress/Telerik. I am recruiting writers for this tech blog and then working with those writers through the publication process.
Since 2010, I’ve been working as a freelance writer, editor, and writing coach. I’ve served as director of client services, project manager, publications manager, marketing consultant, writer, editor, writing coach, ad hoc business coach, and hand-holder.
Freelance services
I love words. How can I help with yours?
Writing
- Articles
- Feature stories
- Ghostwriting
- Marketing copy
Editing
- Manuscript review (before you seek an agent or publisher)
- Content editing
- Copy editing and proofreading
- Résumé preparation
Writing coaching (to develop confidence in your writing voice)
- One-on-one coaching
- Workshops
Examples
Check out one of my favorite editing projects of all time:
Garry Clark came to me to help him publish his very own memoir, Unlikely Viking: From the D.C. Projects to Rural Nebraska. What a joy to see this book available at Amazon!
The description:
“This memoir captures the story of how an exodus from our nation’s capital to rural Nebraska saved an ‘at-risk youth’ from a cycle of drug abuse and fear. Garry Clark’s childhood was spread across more than 13 homes all over Washington, D.C. as his parents battled demons of addiction and poverty. Capitalizing on his God-given ability to run, Garry sought out a grain of hope in rural America when he attended Dana College in Blair, Nebraska — where he holds 11 track records. Garry’s story is one of hope, of overcoming incredible circumstances, and of taking risks to find unexpected opportunities.”
Read some of the work I’ve had the pleasure of posting at the following publications:
Omaha Magazine (and its affiliates Encounter, Omaha Home, B2B Magazine, 60 Plus, and HerFamily)
Oxide Design Co.‘s blog
I’ve been able to partner with the following organizations/people:
Kind words:
Mandy is intelligent, honest and supportive. She is also a talented writer and editor. And that is not even the best stuff. Mandy “got” me, and that is what has been most valuable in our relationship. She got me and has helped me find my way as a writer.
– Joe Gerstandt
Mandy is an invaluable resource for my business. She’ll take the general ideas I have and put life to them with her writing and marketing skills. I would recommend Mandy to any person or business that needs help with marketing and writing.
– Paul Yoder
Mandy is a patient teacher. Her critique and comments made my work stronger. She has a gift for puzzling through language and putting words together in a way that makes it seem like the writing was effortless. She is excellent at what she does as an editor, but Mandy also has the unique ability to encourage and inspire at the same time.
– Emily Timm
Thank you, Mandy, for helping me explain my work from my voice and with your editing genius.
– Melissa Kopplin