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United States (8:39 PM)
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Joined on June 30, 2010
$20 USD / Hour
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I am a seasoned writer, editor and proofreader who would apply my skills and make your project shine. My background entails working for various publications since 1997. My articles have ranged from in-depth, hard news stories focusing on development to colorful feature stories about my travels. I have self-published two non-fiction poetry books and two historical fiction books, the most recent being in September 2025. I recently completed a proofreading and editing project for a book containing more than 58,000 words. I meticulously checked for grammatical errors while maintaining the voice of the piece. I hope to find jobs that would allow me to employ my abilities for your company.
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Experience
Freelance Writer, Proofreader and Editor
Jan, 2015 - Dec, 2023
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8 years, 11 months
Market Street Press, monthly newspaper
Jan, 2015 - Dec, 2023
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8 years, 11 months
• Composed articles and included photos about my travels, which included in-depth looks at places ranging from historical Rome, Italy to Springfield, IL • Occasionally assisted publisher by editing and proofreading articles focusing on art-related events in Rockford

Rockford, IL, United States
Jan, 2015 - Dec, 2023
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8 years, 11 months
Staff Reporter
Oct, 1999 - Sep, 2001
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1 year, 10 months
The Rock River Times, weekly independent newspaper
Oct, 1999 - Sep, 2001
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1 year, 10 months
• Conducted research and wrote roughly six stories each week drawing attention to municipal matters, school news and community events • Attended city council, county board and school board meetings • Wrote headlines, as well as proofread and edited articles

Rockford, IL, United States
Oct, 1999 - Sep, 2001
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1 year, 10 months
Reporter
Aug, 1997 - Aug, 1999
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2 years
The Northern Star, student-run weekly newspaper
Aug, 1997 - Aug, 1999
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2 years
• Wrote about three stories weekly while attending NIU ranging from features on school club events to hard news focusing on administrative issues

DeKalb, IL, United States
Aug, 1997 - Aug, 1999
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2 years
Education
Northern Illinois University
1997 - 1999
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2 years
Bachelor of Arts

United States
1997 - 1999
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2 years
Publications
Reconstruction, link: https://www.amazon.com/author/shellieb
2011
Self
Novelette set in St. Louis during the arduous rebuilding of the country following the American Civil War
2011
Western Juncture, link: https://www.amazon.com/author/shellieb
2017
Self
Novella about struggles during westward migration
2017
My Stories UnShelled, link: https://www.amazon.com/author/shellieb
2024
Self
Non-fiction book featuring my personal poems I have written throughout my life
2024
Certifications
US English
Verifications