Laurie edits articles, blog posts, press releases and much more that focus on topics such as business, entertainment, news, travel, home and family, health and others. Her primary specialties are business, news, HVAC, travel and health/wellness. As a longtime journalist, she is also particularly adept at press releases and has a strong command of AP style as well as journalistic style in general and the importance of keeping copy clear and concise yet interesting.
Laurie is interested in reading, writing, photography, walking/hiking, viewing community/botanical gardens, pets, and community service.
As the former business editor for a newspaper, Laurie edited many hundreds of business articles and news releases over the years. Currently, she edits business articles, news releases and blog posts for clients.
Laurie edits travel articles for several hotel-related clients. The articles are written by ghost writers.
Laurie has edited many newspaper articles in her years as a journalist. She has also edited many articles as a freelancer. She has been praised for her attention to detail, ability to create strong flow, and feedback for writers to help them grow.
As a journalist, I have expert knowledge of how another journalist will receive a press release. I can edit a press release that a journalist might choose to read through. I cut out fluff, target common errors, and seek to produce clear, concise copy that's interesting.
Laurie has edited many blog posts for clients, either written by the clients or by ghost writers.