Sharlene K. Johnson / Writer's Page

Title

Freelance Writer & Editor

Preferred Email (Public)

sharlene@sharlenejohnson.com

Website

http://www.sharlenejohnson.com

Professional Summary

Sharlene Johnson is a Colorado-based freelance writer with nearly two decades of experience writing feature articles for top national magazines. Her byline has appeared in Budget Travel, Family Circle, Fitness, Health, Ladies’ Home Journal, More, Parents, Reader’s Digest, Redbook and other publications. Four of her stories have received National Health Information Awards.

Services Offered

In addition to magazine writing and editing, Sharlene works with corporations, small businesses, nonprofit agencies and individuals to provide a full range of editorial services. Whether you need text for your newsletter, website, brochure, memoir or custom publication, she can help you say exactly what you want to say, the way you want to say it.

Starting from scratch?
Sharlene can conceptualize, research and produce your project from the ground up. Whatever she writes for you, rest assured that it will be right. (Bad puns optional.)

Know what to say but not how to say it?
Get the help you need to translate your know-how into compelling prose that will inform and entertain the readers you want to reach.

Want every word to sound like you—only better?
Sharlene excels at ghostwriting. Working from interviews, journals, notes or recorded ramblings, she'll polish your words without losing your voice.

Need to perfect an already-completed project?
Whether you're looking for a basic top-edit or a complete rewrite, she'll ensure that the final text is error-free and conveys your message with clarity and style.

Subject Expertise

Sharlene specializes in health, nutrition, consumer finance and parenting, although she's perpetually curious about everything, which means she'll write about anything. Automotive repair, breast cancer, celiac disease, debt reduction, elegant table settings, fire safety, gay parenting, home improvement . . . she's covered all of those topics and then some.

Publication and Book Credits

Sharlene's articles have appeared in Budget Travel, Family Circle, Fitness, Health, Ladies’ Home Journal, More, Parents, Reader’s Digest, Redbook and many other national and regional publications.

Awards

National Health Information Awards, Health Information Resource Center:

Silver Award for “Tiny Tick, Big Problem,” Parents, July 2007

Bronze Award for “Protect Your Kids From Skin Cancer,” Parents, June 2007

Bronze Award for “Forever Young,” Ladies’ Home Journal, December 2003

Bronze Award for “The Allergy Epidemic,” Ladies’ Home Journal, March 2003

Former Employers

Prior to becoming a freelance writer, Sharlene worked as Associate Lifestyle & Travel Editor at Ladies' Home Journal.

Professional Memberships

Member, American Society of Journalists & Authors (ASJA)

LinkedIn

http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharlenejohnson