Northwest Writing and Indexing

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High Quality Writing and Back-of-the Book Indexing
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ghost writing
technical writing
blog posts
articles
press releases
speeches
interviews
resumes and cover letters
indexes
copywriting
Username: slandissteward
Minimum Hourly Rate: $25/hr
Location: United States, OR, Beavercreek

Summary

Award-winning journalist writing high-quality articles, blog posts, business communications, and technical documentation.
Experienced editor and book indexer.

Experience

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Indexing
Online Article Writing and Blogging (U.S. Version)
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Employment

Northwest Indexing
2007-Present - Owner
Quality indexing of textbooks, biographies, general non-fiction
State of Oregon Department of Human Services
1995-2003 - Child Welfare Caseworker/Legal Assistance Referral Writer
Handled large case load of child welfare clients.
Wrote Legal Assistance Referrals used by the Attorney General to terminate parental rights
Wrote Child Summaries and Adoption Bulletins to recruit adoptive parents
Taught classes on how to write effective Child Summaries and Adoption Bulletins
Business Computer Training Institute
1993-1994 - Teacher
Taught general computer skills and business English and writing skills
Church of the Good Shepherd
1983-1992 - Newsletter Editor
Responsible for editing, writing content, and design of 12-16 page prize-winning newsletter, printed twice monthly, for large Episcopal congregation.
The Reflector
1984-1990 - newspaper reporter/tabloid editor
News and feature reporter
Editorial responsibilities for tabloids and special features

About Me

Profile Type: Individual
Year Founded: 2007
Number of Employees: 1
I have been writing award-winning articles, technical documentation, and other documents for over 25 years. I am a sole-proprietor with the ability to pull in other top writers as needed. I also write back-of-the-book indexes.

Payment Terms

Payment in full is due within 30 days of completion of project. Large projects or contracts may require a down payment and payments at regular intervals, with balance due within 30 days of completion. I accept checks, money orders, and Paypal. I do not accept credit cards.

Detailed Service Description

I have over 25 years experience in journalism and writing in a wide variety of fields including technical documentation, data processing, education, social services, and religion. I have been published in top academic journals, numerous newspapers and magazines. My work is always carefully researched, well-written, and delivered on time. Creativity and originality are a hallmark of my writing style.

I have post-graduate training in technical writing and document preparation, publishing, editing. I also have a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies and post-graduate studies in Vocational Counseling and Occupational Education.

Credentials

Certifications
Diocese of Olympia School of Theology, Certificate in Anglican Theology
Awarded: 1992
Licenses
Washington State, Teaching License
Awarded: 1974
Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, Teaching License
Awarded: 2009
Education
Portland State University, Publishing and Technical Writing, Master of Science, on hiatus
2005 - 2007
Marylhurst University, Interdisciplinary Studies, Master of Arts
1995 - 1998
Central Washington University, Vocational Guidance and Occupational Education, Masters, incomplete
1977 - 1979
University of Puget Sound, Education, Bachelor of Arts
1974 - 1975
University of Oregon, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science
1971 - 1973
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