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Created on 2007-02-27 04:06:39 (#12383059), last updated 2008-05-07
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Basic Info| Name: | Melissa Barton |
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| Location: | Colorado, United States |
| Website: | Portfolio |
BioWho Am I?
I am a freelance writer/editor and occasional web designer specializing in science, health, and travel writing. I live in the geologically fascinating Rocky Mountain state of Colorado, where I graduated from quirky liberal arts school Colorado College with a Bachelor of Arts in Geology (with additional coursework in biology, chemistry, and journalism) and now attend the University of Colorado at Boulder, in the Museum and Field Studies graduate program (paleontology cognate). I love science and the outdoors, along with writing about exciting scientific developments, spectacular places, and interesting people in a clear, accessible manner.
Credentials
- Magazine credits include Geotimes, Colorado College Alumni Bulletin, Transitions Abroad, and Gifted Travel.
- Frequent contributor on assignment to the Student Health 101.
- Reviewer for Bookslut.
- Webmaster, blog editor, and print newsletter managing editor for the Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc..
- Has written educational materials and web content for the U.S. National Park Service and JobMonkey.
- Contributor to educational titles from Salem Press.
I also offer proofreading and editing services, primarily for students and professional scientists. You can learn more about my work and services at my portfolio website.
What You'll Find Here
This is my personal writing blog, for occasional updates on my projects (I'll also post links to resources I find useful). Some posts are also mirrored at RosettaStones.net or The Magic Word. If you're looking for advice on writing, I highly recommend The Renegade Writer and Inkthinker. Both are great sources of information and tips.
Free Stuff!
While I will not write free articles for your publication, I do occasionally post short articles on writing, travel, and other topics at EzineArticles.com, which you are free to use for your ezine or other publication as long as you include my bio blurb.
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colleges, colorado college, conservation, creative nonfiction, editing, education, environment, exhibit design, freelance writing, health writing, history, journalism, living history, medical writing, museum interpretation, museums, natural resource management, networking, nonfiction, nonprofits, popular science, profiles, proofreading, research, science, science writing, trade magazines, travel, travel writing, universities, writing
External Services:
 | melissabarton@livejournal.com |
Schools:
Colorado College - Colorado Springs, COUniversity of Colorado, Graduate School - Boulder - Boulder, CO
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