Writing credits and examples
PROFESSIONAL INFO
Whether writing about a dentist's practice or the tale of someone's life, any story can be written well, encouraging readers to turn the page, or scroll down--satisfying their desire for more.
I'm a full time freelance writer, editor, and the co-author. of A Brief History of Safety Harbor, Florida. I teach writing workshops at the Safety Harbor Art and Music Center, and have a background in working with both adults and children. I am currently the editor in chief of Odet, a Florida-based literary journal. My children's picture book,edited by Jennifer Tombuelt, When Lourdes was Big, is scheduled for release this summer.
I've organized and facilitated two writing conferences and am the founder of Safety Harbor Writers & Poets, a group that encourages writing, learning and connecting. with others. Monthly events and opportunities are free or cost little, and are open to everyone.
Please use the contact form above if you would like to discuss your project or to inquire about rates.
Creative Loafing Tampa
Fiction Contest 2019:
first place judge's prize for Comfort.
As a first time author, Laura consistently gave me confidence and challenging guidance to elevate my story with greater honesty, vivid description, grammatical accuracy, and reader appeal. - Una Warde
writing examples: articles
Destination Tampa Bay magazine
Creative Loafing
Creative Pinellas
Blogger for Articulate from 2012 to 2015
grants and projects
Florida Humanities Council
Wrote scripts for the Florida Stories Walking tour for Safety Harbor, FL 2018
Safety Harbor Public Art Grants
Creative Pinellas FEAST grant 2013
Writers' Conferences
Organized two successful writers' conferences: the first was held at the Safety Harbor Library in 2015 and the second was held at the Kapok Events Center in 2017.
Editing
Odet Journal
Client authors
Available upon request
Breathless Press
Content and line editing for online e-publisher of romance books. 2009-2011
