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"I can’t thank you enough for your article! It’s lightyears ahead of our standard submission: Complicated “academic” but super relevant topic broken down into accessible pieces, and beautifully written. "

Suzanne Frey

Senior Content Strategist

Toastmasters International

Riding the Long Beach Grand Prix Racetrack

About Beth

I hold a degree in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from UC, Irvine. While at UCI, I also excelled in Literary Journalism. My work has been published or produced in story collections, journals, magazines, newspapers, corporate videos, corporate websites, marketing collateral and more. I also hold a degree in Social Ecology, which began my lifelong interest in working toward the public good.

For a few years, I created content for Colliers, a large commercial real estate firm, composing case studies, nomination essays and more that accelerate the company's success by presenting its narratives to varied audiences. I was able to see first-hand how commercial real estate provides the places where where members of society live and interact.

For six years, I co-owned and operated one of the nation's most-famous e-bike shops, Pedego Greater Long Beach. The shop became nationally recognized when I wrote an essay that won a TV and Web campaign for Time Warner.

I was also on-staff at Toastmasters International for several years before that. Starting as an Education Writer, I was later assigned the title of staff "Creative Writer" so Toastmasters could take broader advantage of my writing skills. I wrote scripts for many videos, such as "Welcome to Toastmasters" and "The Club Experience." I also wrote most of their Youth Communication program, as well as numerous magazine articles (with and without credit), Web content and public relations materials such as press releases. Along the way, I also edited much of the material they published.

And as my portfolio will show, I've enjoyed serving many freelance clients too. If you don't see a particular editorial expertise on these pages, reach out and ask. I have a working toolbox for many industries.

 

I'm happy to share the stories behind some of the projects in my portfolio. Please contact me to learn more.

 

Beth Black

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