Mary Ann Koenig

Mary Ann Koenig – Editor

I have edited many manuscripts, from Navy SEALs to personal memoirs. I'm a patient editor and can help you improve your writing.

Overview

Helping others find their voice as a writer is one of the things I do best. I have written for several publications including the Los Angeles Times, The Blast -- the Navy SEAL Association's quarterly publication, and the VA's national magazine Vanguard. I am also a scriptwriter and a filmmaker and am completing a documentary on Vietnam-era SEALs and a reunion with their combat interpreter. Please take a look at our Facebook page:
A Bond Unbroken - Navy SEALs & Vietnam Interpreter

I am co-authoring a full-length memoir with a SEAL/CIA Agent regarding his time in the Cold War Congo. I have several years experience working with military and government personnel. I have a Master's Degree from Columbia University in Modern European Studies. And, I have volunteered for the past ten years at the VA Hospital in Bronx, New York.
I taught English as a Second Language at the University of Guadalajara and at Inlingua Idioms in Granada, Spain, so I have a good fundamental grammar background. And I'm fluent in Spanish.
I'm easy to work with, pay attention to deadlines and work conscientiously and efficiently.
I'd be happy to edit, proofread, or work more in-depth with authors or publishers looking for a detail-oriented collaborator.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment History
Fiction
Historical Fiction Picture Books Plays & Screenplays Science Fiction
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • History Channel Prize NYTVF 2013
Certifications
  • B.A. History, London Metropolitan University, London, England
  • M.A. Modern European Studies, Columbia University, New York

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2015 — Present

Writer, editor, co-author of fiction, memoirs, newspaper and magazine articles on a variety of topics from military to decor and architecture.

Self-employed

Jun, 2013 — Present

Co-author of COLD WAR NAVY SEAL, My Story of Che Guevara, War in the Congo, and the Communist Threat in Africa

I also write feature articles for regional Central Florida publications.

R-DOG

Jan, 2005 — Present

Writer, director, producer
A BOND UNBROKEN, The "Why" of Minh
feature-length documentary film about Vietnam-era Navy SEALs reunion with their combat interpreter 45 years after the war.
I also create proposals for film and television projects, creating PowerPoint presentations including writing copy and design.

PolyGram Label Group, EMI Music, Geffen Records

Dec, 1982 — Dec, 2002 (about 20 years)

Worked in the music industry in Los Angeles doing regional and local promotion for domestic and international artists. Worked with David Bowie, Tina Turner, Elton John, U2 and many other top-tier music artists.

Portfolio

GOD SPHERE: The alternate world where for thousands of years Meta Genetic beings have lived in harmony with humans. Danielle, the a one-of-a-kind LIBORG (Loss of Intellect, Brain function, Organism Restructured Genetically) will come face to face with an ancie... read more
The Beard

Mary Ann Koenig

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