Freelance Writing and Editing Services Available
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For writing and editing assignments, or to view my resume, please contact me at rebeccal@email.com.
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Writer, Speaker and Columnist
Specializing in parenting, health and wellness, family issues, green living, lifestyle, and food and cooking. Organized and efficient, with the ability to conduct research and analyze results to accurately portray facts.
- Columns
- Articles
- Interviews/Profiles
- Blog posts
- Newsletter content
- Web content
- Press releases
- Ad copy
Editing and Social Media
- Top-notch editor with over six years experience. Familiar with AP style.
- Social media community builder: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, WordPress, Blogspot and Flickr.
- Proficient management of search engine optimization (SEO), and RSS feeds on syndicate sites.
- Diploma and former instructor in graphic design; able to create and design media.
- Expert user: MS Office, Quark Xpress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.
- Experienced hi-def videographer with own equipment
For writing and editing assignments, or to view my resume,
please contact me at rebeccal@email.com.
The Good Word
One of the great joys of writing is connecting with people I would not otherwise meet, hearing and reporting on their personal stories, discoveries and triumphs. A good story depends on a writer’s ability to engage an interviewee with provocative, open-ended questions, peeling back layers until the heart of the story is revealed. Then, report it with integrity.Here are a few recent comments that both motivate me and warm my heart!
Goodyblog, Official Blog of Parents magazine
“I enjoyed reading blogger Rebecca Lacko’s account of using the Baby Signs program with her 13-month-old. I know that when I followed my daughter’s lead on readiness—and she wasn’t seriously interested in the potty at all until age 3—there were days when I was convinced she’d be wearing diapers to kindergarten.”
Senior Editor Diane Debrovner
(Health and Psychology)
Parents, America’s #1 family magazine since 1926
The Holy Grail of Potty Training
“I read blogs about potty training all the time and I have to say that your entry today is one of the best-written reflections on the subject I’ve come across in a long time. I like your falling in love metaphor! Kudos to you for your gentle and positive handling of the matter and congratulations to your son on reaching this important milestone in his life!”
Linda Easton
Director of Product Development,
Baby Signs, Inc.
www.PottyTrainWithBabySigns.com
Press for Motherhood, Marriage & Other Wild Rides
“Parenting is important stuff, and if anyone can speak to the joy and fulfillment that comes from doing the “world’s toughest job,” it’s Ms. Lacko. I’ve always been impressed with the quality of her parenting essays. She manages to personalize what she writes, balancing research, conviction and humor without appearing dull, preachy or contrived.So much of what you read in parenting magazines nowadays seems fired by the narcissistic drive to prove oneself a good mommy or daddy. By contrast, Rebecca’s family-oriented pieces celebrate the child and the “little things in life” that make their world truly wonderful, happy and empowering. It was only a matter of time before the media discovered her.”
Michael Imlay
Writer, Historian
www.mimlay.com
Sheryl Matthys, Author of the book and creator of the blog LeashesandLovers.com
Wow – you are amazing. I love the story you did and I salute you because you did your homework, researched what I’ve done, and included a thorough yet easy to read analysis of my site and works. Bravo to you. You know how many top notch reporters even get the name Leashes and Lovers reversed? You went well beyond getting that fact correct and explained my business concisely and in a fun, interesting manner.
No wonder you feel pulled in many directions – you’re an excellent writer who can handle all types of subjects.
Sheryl Matthys
Profitable Partnership: How MIT Srivetrain Literally Tracked Its Way to Success
Off-Road Business, October 2007
Story by Rebecca Jane Lacko
Photos by Joseph Lacko
“I would again like to thank you and your husband. You were both a pleasure to work with. I just received the article and we are so happy. The pictures look fabulous, the article is beyond our expectations. We cannot thank you enough.”
Karen Sugg, partner, MIT
Lobbying for the Open Road: New England Off-Road Outfitters Rewrite the Rules
Off-Road Business, November 2007
Story by Rebecca Jane Lacko
Photos by Joseph Lacko
“We think the article is great. We had a great time working with you, and just want to thank you both for making the trip out to Maine. Come back to Maine any time.”
Chris Mellin, partner, N.E. Off-Road Outfitters “Thanks for an excellent piece on New England Outfitters! It really broke the mold in covering a business from a whole different angle. I like the way they carved a niche for themselves and fought for their customer base as opposed to simply going with the flow. I think our readers will find your piece not only relevant, but inspiring in facing their own obstacles.”
Editor-in-Chief
Off-Road Business
Building a Better Marketing Plan: Effective, Efficient and at The Right Price
Off-Road Business, September 2007
Story by Rebecca Jane Lacko
“Awesome! Great article! Keep up the good work.”
Steve Adams, owner, 316 Design
