Susan Healey

• Worked independently to cultivate relevant article concepts and write original copy for the magazine
while adhering to a fast-paced editorial schedule.

• Researched topics pertaining to relationships, wellness, self-help, and inspirational endeavors.

• Pitched, outlined, and wrote original short stories for an exclusive feature on the site, meeting strict
editorial deadlines.

• Collaborated with the magazine’s managing editors on team cross-promotional opportunities, niche-audience analysis, and incorporation of editorial feedback.

• Write and self-publish original fiction novels via Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Draft2Digital, and Ingram Spark for consumers to purchase at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Walmart, Target, Apple iBooks, Kobo, Smashwords, Google Play, and other major retailers.

• Use Scrivener to streamline the creative process and apply plot-driven outlining techniques.

• Adhering to the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), edit and proofread manuscripts in Microsoft Word using Track Changes to ensure proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, pacing, and resonance.

• Format manuscripts for eBook and paperback distribution.

• Maintain creative control in all aspects of self-publishing, including branding, marketing, and working directly with booksellers.

• Design infographics in Adobe Photoshop and Canva Pro for promotional campaigns and social media.

• Send monthly email newsletters to opt-in subscribers via Mailchimp and analyze open/click rates.

• Leverage feedback for debut novel to transform it from an RT Book Reviews Top Five Wattpad Read to an Amazon Bestseller and Summer Indie Book Awards Top Three Winner in New Adult Fiction.

• Conceptualize and write original blog posts via the site’s WordPress-hosted content management system (CMS), covering visitor-relevant topics that include love, relationships, reading, and the creative process.

• Write author-specific news and website copy, including product descriptions, book release announcements, special price promotions, and day-in-the-life updates.

• Research, manage, and edit all content to ensure information is current, engaging, on-brand, and search engine optimized (SEO).

• Design infographics in Canva Pro to enhance blog layout and aesthetics.

• Repurpose aforementioned infographics as Pinterest “Pins” to drive site traffic.