Editorial Freelancers Association
Member Profile
Sarah Sheppard
Self-Employed Freelancer
A professional writer and editor, I have over four years of book publishing experience. I worked across multiple departments, pitched hundreds of books, and received three promotions. I earned a BA in English Writing and Literature from Saint Mary’s College and an MFA in Creative Writing from Lesley University. I have been freelance writing and editing for over two years, working for marketing agencies, law firms, national banks, business consultants, news sites, etc. I am skilled in negotiations, communications, proofreading, ghostwriting, editing, media pitching, and copywriting. I also teach writing and publishing courses. Outside of work, I am finishing a novel and I volunteer for a women’s organization which raises scholarship funds for girls and women and brings awareness to the issue of human trafficking.
Email: sarahsheppardwriter@gmail.com
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Years in the field: 7
Years freelancing: 2.5
Sarah Sheppard
A professional writer and editor, I have over four years of book publishing experience. I worked across multiple departments, pitched hundreds of books, and received three promotions. I earned a BA in English Writing and Literature from Saint Mary’s College and an MFA in Creative Writing from Lesley University. I have been freelance writing and editing for over two years, working for marketing agencies, law firms, national banks, business consultants, news sites, etc. I am skilled in negotiations, communications, proofreading, ghostwriting, editing, media pitching, and copywriting. I also teach writing and publishing courses. Outside of work, I am finishing a novel and I volunteer for a women’s organization which raises scholarship funds for girls and women and brings awareness to the issue of human trafficking.
