Overview
I'm a father, husband, writer, proofreader, and book nerd who can't get enough coffee, board games, motorcycles, or banjo. My time in the Coast Guard, travels around the world, living in Alaska & Hawaii, and living on a boat have fueled a love for adventure stories where the hero defeats the odds. On the flipside, my background in federal regulations gives me the skillset to edit work that's a bit drier than your average tale of wonder and amazement.With a work history heavy on non-fiction and how-to, I'd love to expand my portfolio with fiction - especially sci-fi, fantasy, historical fiction, and any stories of adventure. My creative writing degree gives me a skills adapted to exciting storytelling, and I received honors in graphic novel writing & revisions & editing.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Career Guides
Health & Wellbeing
Humanities & Social Sciences
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Sports & Outdoors
Languages
English (US)
Awards
- Comics Course Director's Award
- Portfolio Revision Course Director's Award
- Art History Course Director's Award
Work experience
Self-employed
Nov, 2018 —
Present
DHSW Media publishes Motoclectic Magazine - a print magazine dedicated to the motorcycle culture in the Rochester, NY, region.
Self-employed
Jan, 2006 —
Present
Proofreading clients include:
International Marine/McGraw-Hill
O'Reilly Media
Univ. Press of Florida
United States Coast Guard
Provided proofreading, copyediting, and indexing services.
I've also worked with many new authors to develop their story, find their voice, copyedit, refine plot, and a host of other services.
United States Coast Guard
Sep, 2003 —
Jul, 2014
(almost 11 years)
First Class Petty Officer; recipient of multiple awards and honors; qualified in diverse areas, including federal pollution response, fishing vessel safety, and hazardous communications; served in Great Lakes, NY, HI, and AK.
Portfolio
Puts a human face on both undocumented migrants and those who enforce policy"Illustrates the complexities and heartbreak of attempting to enforce U.S. immigration laws." --David Kyle, University of California, Davis"Noble skillfully interweaves tales of braver... read more
"In all, beautifully written and wonderfully inspiring."--The Wall Street Journal A poignant account that will inspire you to tackle challenging sailing endeavors as well as squarely face life's emotional challenges, finding the courage to live a fully engaged... read more
Not just another house flipping book You can find plenty of books about flipping houses that claim "anyone can do it." Flipping Houses For Dummies takes a different approach—honesty. We don't claim that flipping houses is "easy" or "simple" or "risk-free," bec... read more
CHAD HOWSE'S BEST SELLING DIET BOOK FOR MEN ONLY. Male testosterone levels are declining by 1.2-1.3% annually, regardless of age. If you want to increase your testosterone levels naturally, to experience the benefits of more energy, improved sex drive and libi... read more
The easy way to boost employee engagementToday more than ever, companies and leaders need a road map to help them boost employee engagement levels. Employee Engagement For Dummies helps employers implement the necessary plans to create and sustain an engaging ... read more
Online communities provide a wide range of opportunities for supporting a cause, marketing a product or service, or building open source software. The Art of Community helps you recruit members, motivate them, and manage them as active participants. Author Jon... read more
The straight facts on treating diabetes successfully With diabetes now considered pandemic throughout the world, there have been enormous advances in the field. Now significantly revised and updated, this new edition of Diabetes For Dummies includes the latest... read more
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