Editorial Freelancers Association
Member Profile
Martta Eicher Rabago
Bold Oak Development
Someone once said, “We don’t find our career. We fall into it.” My career as a freelance writer started by accident when a friend in a writers seminar for our history degree offered me a six-pack of beer to help them with their paper. I negotiated for a pizza and $20. Word spread, and soon I was not only aiding students but working with some of my professors doing research. By the end of my college years, I thought, “Maybe I can make a career out of this.”
Over 25 years later, I have worked with businesses developing employee and customer education videos and documentation, accreditation self-study publications, as well as OSHA manuals. My employment has taken me through ghostwriting, copy and developmental editing, voice-over scripts, and unique niche books. And when I say unique, I mean “unique!”
I enjoy working with subject matter experts in various fields, from education to business, theology, and history. What can I say? Smart people are great to hang out with, and I am always learning something new. Unfortunately, my career came with several non-disclosure agreements, which inhibit the perfect resume. My work has grown by word of mouth.
Currently, I am contracted with multiple major companies while hustling side gigs. My work entails eBooks, blogs, articles, and interviews within the B2B and B2C tech space. I specialize in transforming recordings into consumable and publishable formats, such as webinars and podcasts. I often find myself thrown extra work by authors looking to up their writing game or editing their next release. And, yes, while many people relax with a glass of wine at the end of the day, I’m line editing.
The greatest pleasure I have is helping authors find their true voice and share their knowledge with others. It is a partnership where I become a coach, encouraging them to become better at what they do–be the expert in the room. Though I do not always see my name on the cover or copyright, the knowledge that I helped elevate their writing makes it worthwhile. My most recent success is an international bestseller, “The Customer Success Professional’s Handbook.” Still, I am always looking for the next author to help rise to the level of greatness that they deserve.
Phoenix, AZ
US
Email: boldoakdevelopment@gmail.com
Years in the field: 25
Years freelancing: 25
Martta Eicher Rabago
Someone once said, “We don’t find our career. We fall into it.” My career as a freelance writer started by accident when a friend in a writers seminar for our history degree offered me a six-pack of beer to help them with their paper. I negotiated for a pizza and $20. Word spread, and soon I was not only aiding students but working with some of my professors doing research. By the end of my college years, I thought, “Maybe I can make a career out of this.”
Over 25 years later, I have worked with businesses developing employee and customer education videos and documentation, accreditation self-study publications, as well as OSHA manuals. My employment has taken me through ghostwriting, copy and developmental editing, voice-over scripts, and unique niche books. And when I say unique, I mean “unique!”
I enjoy working with subject matter experts in various fields, from education to business, theology, and history. What can I say? Smart people are great to hang out with, and I am always learning something new. Unfortunately, my career came with several non-disclosure agreements, which inhibit the perfect resume. My work has grown by word of mouth.
Currently, I am contracted with multiple major companies while hustling side gigs. My work entails eBooks, blogs, articles, and interviews within the B2B and B2C tech space. I specialize in transforming recordings into consumable and publishable formats, such as webinars and podcasts. I often find myself thrown extra work by authors looking to up their writing game or editing their next release. And, yes, while many people relax with a glass of wine at the end of the day, I’m line editing.
The greatest pleasure I have is helping authors find their true voice and share their knowledge with others. It is a partnership where I become a coach, encouraging them to become better at what they do–be the expert in the room. Though I do not always see my name on the cover or copyright, the knowledge that I helped elevate their writing makes it worthwhile. My most recent success is an international bestseller, “The Customer Success Professional’s Handbook.” Still, I am always looking for the next author to help rise to the level of greatness that they deserve.
