Overview
Hi, my name is Martin and I have more than 40 years in the publishing business, including newspapers, magazines, technical/scientific papers and journals, and more. I provide a wide range of editorial services to writers and publishers. My experience includes editing novels (mystery, thriller, sci-fi), memoirs, business, and self-help books with more than four dozen book-length projects completed. I am well versed in the Chicago Manual of Style, American Psychology Association Stylebook, and Associated Press Stylebook.
I am also a professional writer with experience in newspapers, magazines, web content, publicity releases, short-story writing, and novels. I've authored freelance articles published in numerous national and international publications, eight award-winning novels, an award-winning short story collection, a book on military history, and numerous published short stories. I'm also the author of dozens of scientific technical documents and articles for peer-reviewed journals.
A veteran with more than twenty years of experience in three branches of the reserves, I also specialize in working with authors writing on military topics.
Named one of the top 10 book editors in San Diego by Writing Tips Oasis.
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Awards
- Best of Show for Print Over 100,000 San Diego Press Club 1986
- First Place Award for Communicating Health Information to the Public San Diego Medical Society 1985 & 1988
- Silver Medal for Best Thriller Readers' Favorite Book Awards 2017
- Winner, Adult Fiction, California Authors Project, 2018
- Clue Award for Best Thriller, Chanticleer International Book Awards, 2017
- Best Thriller/Suspense Best Independent Book Awards 2017
- Best Anthology/Short Story Collection San Diego Book Awards 2012
- The White Award for Investigative Journalism (Silver) The William Allen White School of Journalism 1988
- Best Thriller, Best Independent Book Association, 2020
- Best Crime Thriller, American Fiction Award, 2021
- The White Award for Investigative Journalism (Gold) The William Allen White School of Journalism 1990
- Best Military Thriller BestThrillers.com 2023
Certifications
- Bachelor's of Arts, Journalism, CSU Dominguez Hills
- Instructor, San Diego Writers Ink
- Professional Member, Mystery Writers of America
- Professional Member, Sisters in Crime
- Professional Member, International Thriller Writers
- Member, San Diego Professional Editors Network
- Member, Publishing Professionals Network
- Member, ACES: The Society for Editing
Work experience
Self-employed
Self-employed
Naval Health Research Center
San Diego Business Journal
San Diego Magazine
The Log Newspapers
Palm Springs Desert Sun
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