A lifelong gamer and fan of movies, Kelsey has spent several decades learning about, experiencing and commentating on these subjects as they are continuously fascinating. When she's not watching a movie or reading something about an upcoming release, she's often found running around outside for fun in marathons.
A film degree that also touched on theater, writing, and photography.
Screenwriting degree w/focus on original screenplays.
Focus on web programming.
Having visited every state in the United States as well as a handful of international locations, Kelsey brings real-life experiences to her travel writing. She can make you think you're lounging on a beach with sand between your toes and an ocean breeze in your hair even though you're just reading a blog on your iPad. As a screenwriting and film major in college, Kelsey learned how to create feeling and experiences through words; this skill lends itself wonderfully to travel writing.
Kelsey has experience blogging and writing website content for real estate agents, mortgage companies, and general real estate websites. Her knowledge is primarily financial (residential mortgages); however, she's knowledgeable on a variety of buying/selling topics such as inspections and DIY. She's also written extensively for the Canadian market (mortgage banking and real estate) and is familiar with Canadian federal guidelines/laws on real estate.
Kelsey has maintained an "examiner.com" blog for several years on endurance running in the Los Angeles area. Additionally, she's participated in several marathons, 5K races, and other racing events all across the United States over the past decade. She started running in 2003 and began using the knowledge she gained as a Nike running pace leader when she became a full-time writer.
Kelsey has provided specialty content on racing, DIY mods, and car culture for several clients. She has real-world knowledge on the subject and is very active in the southern California racing scene. She's attended autocross events, local car meets, drag racing, and spontaneous street races around the Southland. She's had an interest in televised racing (like NASCAR) for a few decades and also reads several periodicals on street cars (online and physical magazines).
Most of Kelsey's marketing projects relate to online marketing and development. She also provides content on new media and ideas (like mobile marketing and app development) impacting today's businesses.
Kelsey worked for a major education publisher for 4 years before deciding to become a writer and independent contractor. During her time at this publisher she supported the creation and implementation of face-to-face and online CPE (continuing professional education) for teachers. The online component used a proprietary software and the face-to-face implementation took her to sites around southern California.
Kelsey wrote over 100 movie reviews a year from 2000 to 2006 with many of those reviews syndicated on various entertainment websites. She has a BA in film and an MFA in screenwriting, so she can write to a technical audience on the subject of film or to general fans. She maintains extensive knowledge of current programming, new releases in film and television, and popular internet series and memes. She's able to offer objective commentary on a variety of entertainment related subjects.
Kelsey credits her background as a creative writer for her ability to make any food sound delectable. She's written foodie reviews as well as deciphered obscure recipes and can teach anyone how to make complex entrees. She loves to experiment in the kitchen due to her dietary restrictions and has fun with the creative process of making new meals.
Kelsey has provided articles on health and nutrition for four well-known health and fitness websites. She's also maintained a personal blog on eating, making, and finding delicious gluten-free food.
Kelsey's legal knowledge encompasses civil law in the state of California. She maintains knowledge of current laws, statutes, and general legal terminology. She's provided blog-style content and articles for lawyers on topics of criminal and civil law and can explain obscure legal concepts to general audiences.
Kelsey has written reviews, how-to guides and informational articles on several different genres and types of games. She has experience with FPS, MMO, smart phone gaming, console gaming, and even real life board games. She can write to fans or general audiences on the subject and also maintains a popular personal blog on World of Warcraft.
Kelsey provides content for a number of personal and paid blogs and also ghost-writes an extraordinary number of blog entries each month for her clients. Her topics vary greatly; however, she ensures each blog post is knowledgeable and easily digested by experts or novice readers. Topics on which she has particular experience include gaming (MMOs), movies, endurance sports (running), dieting, dentistry, and security (corporate and residential).
Kelsey uses her work experience and her degree in screenwriting to create taut, concise scripts that get to the point fast and capture the listener's attention. She offers expertise in formatting, pacing, story creation, and dialogue.