Learning from life and school...
I have a degree in journalism/public relations from The University of Texas (Hook 'em, Horns!!)––and the framed diploma to prove it. Ah, UT: Beautiful buildings, beautiful people, beautiful cars. But, with 50,000 students, it's an easy place in which to lose your soul. My fondest memories? The stench of pigeon poop (especially after a rain), a firm bum courtesy of the long haul between classrooms, amateur belly dancing exhibitions in the student union...and the time I wore a "Jesus Saves" T-Shirt to class and droves of students parted before me like the Red Sea. <grin>

I've learned alot from books, conversations, and movies/TV: John Cusak remains my hunk of choice; Xena, my favorite kick-butt female. I love observing people and interacting with them. The mailman is a hoot, the building maintenance guy often offers a fresh perspective, and my best bud, Shelly, always reminds me how much fun it is to be surrounded by kooky individuals. Chatting one-on-one with creative and positive people gets me high. I've been told that I connect easily with people. Perhaps; I am grateful at how much information they're willing to share. But in return, I play fair.

I'm still learning, every day, how to be a better human being. I know the pain of losing a pregnancy, the frustration of trying to housebreak a pup, the sweetness of being forgiven, the pleasure of being recognized by my peers, and the thrill of receiving a large box of free books!

On-the-job training...
Before hanging my shingle as a freelancer six years ago, I provided public relations, marketing, and conference management support to full-time employers in exchange for a steady paycheck and gossip around the water cooler. Now I work from home...or Starbucks...or the park...penning magazine features and books. I also enjoy proofreading a budding author's novel or a college student's thesis. And for businesses and non-profits clients, I'm happy to write, proofread, and copyedit newsletters, book drafts, brochures, training manuals, ad copy, press packets, and trade show/conference collateral.

SKILLS
I offer quality (award-winning!) writing, proofreading, copyediting, and researching––and always by deadline. I am a creative, positive, and dependable professional, and appreciate working with those types of companies and individuals.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Journalism, The University of Texas at Austin (Major: PR. Minor: Radio/TV/Film)
Fundamentals of Fundraising, Canisius College, Amherst, New York.

WRITING & EDITING EXPERIENCE
Books - Sole author:
Art: Careers for the Twenty-First Century, ISBN 978-1590183946, Lucent Books (11/04) -- teen career guide
Law: Careers for the Twenty-First Century, ISBN 978-1590184011, Lucent Books (1/05) -- teen career guide
Military: Careers for the Twenty-First Century, ISBN 978-1590183984, Lucent Books (7/05) -- teen career guide
Great World War II Projects You Can Build Yourself, ISBN 978-0977129416, Nomad Press (7/06) -- children's activity book (ages 9 and up)
Amazing Maya Inventions You Can Build Yourself, ISBN 978-0977129461, Nomad Press (1/07) -- children's activity book (ages 9 and up)
You Think It's Easy Being the Tooth Fairy?, ISBN 978-0811854603, Chronicle Books (8/07) - humorous children's picture book about James Bondish tooth fairy (second printing 3/08)

Books - Contributing writer/editor:
2005 NASCAR Travel Planner, ISBN 978-0762738380, Mobil Travel Guide (12/04) -- NASCAR track guide
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Planet Eccentric!, ISBN 978-1893951105, Miles Kelly Publishing (10/05) -- zany facts!
Sixty Things To Do When You Turn Sixty, ISBN 978-1569069677, Ronnie Sellers Productions, Inc. (10/06) -- compilation of sage essays

Magazine/Newspaper/Web Features Writer & Editor
Focus primarily on the arts, health (and death), business, and people/places profiles for numerous publications and web sites including Ladies' Home Journal, Family Circle, American Profile, Skybussing (Skybus Airlines), The Washington Post, Go (AirTran Airways), Spirit (ATA Airlines), HR Innovator, Suite101.com, The Hunt, Out & About, Delaware Today, Brandywine Country Life, UB Today, 1300 Elmwood, Buffalo Spree, Delaware Woman, Visions Today, Delaware Beach Life, Prime Life, Main Line Today, Delaware Parent, The Next Step, Docksider, Wilmington News Journal, DallasChild, and Clowning Around.

Collateral Writer & Editor
Writing and editing of newsletters, book drafts, ads, brochures, training manuals, press packets, and trade show/conference collateral. Sample business and non-profit clients: BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau, SRS Productions, Aspen Hill Fitness Center, American Heart Association, Stand Advertising, City Centre, Olney Newcomer's Club, Manor West Kennels, Gelia, Wells & Mohr, Towpath Editorial, and ItsGoodtoBetheQueen.com.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Author's Guild
American Society of Journalists and Authors
Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators

Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt
Writing about "Wow!"
Highlighting Creativity, Passion, and Uniqueness
Sheri@Bell-Rehwoldt.com
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