1-2 Person-Produced

Hallowed Ground - Summer 2016

Mary Koik, Editorial Director

American Battlefield Trust

With Jeff Griffith, Jim Campi

“A superb magazine, Hallowed Ground offers and exceptional overview of the Civil War Trust's unique efforts to preserve the history of America's battlefields. Copywriting is crisp, with interesting features and quick-reading shorts, while the photos and photo spreads are simply stunning. It is a publication rich in both content and visuals.”

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Custom-Published

INSIDE 2016/2017

Jessie Kek, Senior Manager, Client Relationship

ThinkFarm Pte Ltd

“The words are ‘colorful’ and ‘elegant.’ Every page of this magazine – even the ads – scream out vivacity with striking photos and illustrations. Even the yellow ‘hilighted’ copy appears appropriately and is attention-getting, but not too overwhelming. This is a magazine you will want to page through time and time again.”

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Custom-Published

The Johnnie Walker House Edit - Vol 5

Angela Sia, Editorial Support

SPH Magazines Pte Ltd

Design & Layout

SilverKris - October 2016

Angela Sia, Editorial Support

SPH Magazines Pte Ltd

“This incredibly designed custom-published magazine presents a theme entitled ‘Black and White.’ It proceeds to present a layered approach to each of the articles to give them a depth that is both introspective and informative. Unique articles on Norway’s extreme climate: 24-hour sunlight to 24-hour darkness … the renaissance of print (yes!) … the eternal appeal of black outfits… and surreal monochromatic underwater photography captivate the reader.”

Electronic

SkillsUSA Champions

E. Thomas Hall, Director, Office of Communications

SkillsUSA

“Launched in 2016, and comprised of five staff members who do all the writing and design, this digital publication can be easily read on all devices and includes more interactive elements. This is an organization of students and teachers who are committed to helping students become world-class workers and leaders, and the digital publication is vibrant, modern and now the face of the organization.”

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Print

Perkins Perspectives Magazine

Alix Hackett, General Assignment Writer

Perkins School for the Blind

With Brian Messenger

“Featuring a number of articles describing the achievements of the visually impaired in a wide-ranging array of activities from sports to education to community involvement, this magazine provides an inspiring look at how determination can overcome physical difficulty. The featured story on a bold new social change campaign -- #BlindNewWorld – is a must read.”

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Prism Magazine January 2016

Jennifer Pocock, Associate Editor

American Society for Engineering Education

With Nicola Nittoli

“This magazine for engineering professionals features an elegant, contemporary form, with crisp, clean spreads and appealing visuals and typography -- all of which set the stage for some very well written, thought-provoking feature articles and shorts. The package is much more than the sum of its parts. A first class effort.”

Print

Special Issue: The State of Engineering Education

Monica Rozenfeld, Associate Editor

IEEE

With Amanda Davis

“A clean, attractive, professional layout begins with a striking cover design and follows through with interesting, readable spreads. Copywriting is first rate, as readers are treated to well researched and written, thought-provoking features on leading edge topics in the field. A top-level effort.”

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Print - +32 pages

Mount Vernon Magazine: Spring 2016

Elizabeth Salamon, Marketing Projects Coordinator

George Washington's Mount Vernon

With Rebecca Aloisi

“It's a rare magazine which makes its entire focus the life and character of on person -- even if it becomes '...the singular story of the father of our country', George Washington. The magazine is beautifully designed, with striking spreads, top-drawer photography, both current and archival, and typography that blends both a classic and a contemporary look. The content offers exceptional, well-researched features, not least a fascinating look at how Washington defused a potential officers' coup, and a conversation with noted author Rick Atkinson on the parallels between our revolutionary and current history. A first-rate effort.”

Print - +32 pages

SOAR Magazine

Jordan Maddex, Director of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships

Jet Linx Aviation

With Samantha Finken

“This luxury lifestyle publication is, remarkably, produced in-house by a team of two, responsible for editorial direction, creation of all content and creative design. The book is oversized, highly visual and produced with a high-gloss cover to attract attention and play alongside other national luxury lifestyle publications. Debuted as a 44-page magazine, recent issues are now exceeding 130 pages. Stories from the magazine are repurposed on the company blog, building numerous pages of unique content for SEO optimization. Well done!”

Print - +32 pages

The Rheumatologist, March 2016

Keri Losavio, Editor

Wiley

With Liliana Estep

“Here’s an alarming array (over 100 articles!) of healthcare, wellness, living, travel and legal advice. Topics range from how to deal with home emergencies and making your home safe for elderly loved ones to the healthiest varieties of rice and features on DIY vacations. This magazine promises to take you through two years with useful, relevant and engaging content. Read a little at a time or pore over it from cover to cover on a rainy day!”

Print - +32 pages

Truth in danger, danger in truth: Journalists under fire and under pressure

Tiffany Medina, PR, Public Affairs & Conventions Manager

SAGE Publishing

“Here’s a vitally important and extremely relevant presentation of why the public’s access to information is coming under threat as well as how journalists are experiencing an increasing number of threats. Dealing with such serious worldwide issues as covering war zones, protecting sources in an era of mass surveillance, life as a reporter in Syria and how journalists are dealing with accusations that they threaten national security, the Index on Censorship’s 250th issue tackles these professionally and thoroughly.”

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Writing

Children and Libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children

Laura Schulte-Cooper

Assn. for Library Service to Children/American Lib. Assn.

“Who knew there was such a thing as a ‘wordless’ book? But there is, and, apparently, they’re an excellent aid for visual storytelling -- and not just for children. The visuals in this journal are excellent, but the copy shines, with superb, well researched and very well presented features, each a resource in itself for librarians working with children. A valuable resource for professionals in the field.”

Writing

HB Magazine

Kathleen Osborne, Director of Marketing & Communication

Hathaway Brown School

With Communication Staff

“With a political convention coming to town, in a historic Presidential election year, this issue offers an in-depth look at how Hathaway Brown students and faculty members used the election campaigns to more fully understand the American political process. Copywriting was classy -- evenhanded, objective and interesting. Hathaway Brown was the only secondary school in the country to secure media credentials to cover the Republican National Convention and related events. The features did a first rate job of capturing the students' excitement at participating in the news coverage, while also doing a first rate job of involving readers in the process. Very clever use of a current topic to create an issue theme.”

Employee & Benefit Communications

Akron Children's Hospital Goes All In for Benefits Open Enrollment

Denise Reynolds, President

Outside the Lines Creative Group, LLC

“Here is a wonderful eight-episode series (with no one episode exceeding 10 minutes) based on the true stories of those who worked or lived at former Singapore Armed Forces camps. The series features introspective looks at places that hold special memories for generations of men and provides ‘inside’ views of the special history of these camps. Each episode features its own unique animation and promises a memorable journey for viewers young and old.”

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Financial

Merrill Edge Competing Financial Goals Package

Deb Yoder, Program Manager

Meredith Xcelerated Marketing

With Marissa Bryan

“Elegant in its simplicity – just four tabs that cover all the basics, available options, important questions to answer, why the changes are being made and how one takes action. More information is available through clearly visible links, but this site covers all the items that the employee needs to address.”

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Financial

Thrive with Pacific Life Campaign

Gregory Potter, Investment Copywriter Consultant

Pacific Life Insurance Co.

“Beautifully designed and extremely colorful. This campaign is information-rich, with an interactive microsite, benefits enrollment guide, coloring book for employees, and Health Savings Account brochures, posters and postcards. Creativity and imagination flow throughout the program, proving that even what many consider to be ‘boiler-plate’ and ‘straightforward’ information can still be presented in a thoughtful and ‘fun’ way. The result -- the employees fully understand and appreciate everything they need to know about the benefit options.”

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Health & Medical

Hospital Accreditation 2016

Derek Rowland, Communications Officer

Scarborough and Rouge Hospital

With Holly-Ann Campbell, Natalie Quan

“Developed in response to a complex new regulation from the Department of Labor, this campaign consists of a thorough, step-by-step process for educating financial professionals about the ramifications of the change and tools to adapt to the ‘new world.’ Included were key facts for understanding the rule, a video that oriented financial professionals to the intent of the campaign, and a brochure regarding IRA Rollovers in addition to checklists and blog-like articles. Vitally important information providing sound financial guidance in a time of great flux.”

Public Service

cyberpioneerTV web-series: Then & Now - A Look at Former SAF Camps

Bernard Chia, Editor (Visuals)

Ministry of Defence, Singapore

“Rarely can public service campaigns be described as ‘creative,’ ‘innovative,’ or just plain ‘fun!’ Here’s an integrated effort that combines Web articles, blogs, a science overview and a Facebook live event, among other items, that led to nearly 2 million impressions across all of the tools employed. The critically important subject of monitoring air pollution from space is fully explained in a fascinating, cooperative project.”

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Public Service

KORUS-AQ Campaign

Jay Levine, X-Press editor

Logical Innovations/NASA Armstrong Flight Res. Ctr.

With Steve Cole, Emily Schaller

“This story addresses the heart-wrenching topic of a mother’s addiction and the resulting removal of her child from the home. A multi-faceted presentation – video, pdf file, hard-copy book, a poster to spread the word – that provides incredible ‘life-and-death’ information to any parent unfortunate enough to be in this situation. Options are clearly described and a path to a positive ending is made clear. A priceless resource.”

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Special Purpose

Emily's Choice: A Child Protection Story

Patricia Lim, Publications Production Coordinator

Legal Services Society

“With increasing attention – and concern for – the financial condition of ‘baby boomers’, this package was created to offer investors helpful insights and practical tips to stay on track for retirement while juggling the other financial priorities that compete for a share of their wallet. Through three different media types: video series, articles, and worksheets, clients and prospects receive simple ‘go-to’ guidelines for sorting out the competing priorities of life. Definitely something that everyone facing retirement age would want to reference.”

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Electronic & Email

The Long Distance Hiker

Bill O'Brien, Editor-in-Chief

Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association

“This is quite a remarkable newsletter. It radiates enthusiasm for the subject matter -- long distance hiking -- and is packed with lengthy, in-depth feature articles, superb illustrations (including some very functional maps) and very appealing photography. Layout is simple, clean and functional, with very readable typography. After reading the issue, you want to put on a pair of hiking boots.”

Most Improved

Merrill Lynch myFuture

Donna Wynn, Account Representative

Lydon & Associates LLP

With Kathy Raborn, Brian Lydon

“The 2016 full-scale redesign featured a streamlined, mobile-responsive experience across devices, unique pop-up infographics on the four main areas of the home page and a bold design with simplified content and engagement. The improvements transformed the site into an information hub for subscribers to access other content on the Merrill Lynch network. The results confirmed an expanded user base with improved engagement per visit.”

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Print

CEO Update - March 4, 2016

Anita Sama, Editor-in-Chief

CEO Update

“This is one superb newsletter -- full of carefully chosen, thoroughly researched and crisply written news, features and shorts. Despite the need to pack a lot of copy into a limited number of pages, the layout manages to be clean, contemporary and very readable, with legible typography and an attractive use of photos and illustrations. There's no room for white space, but that layout luxury is not missed. CEO Update's nameplate promises to be 'the source for association news and executive careers' and delivers on that promise with an editorial focus precisely targeted to the field. It's a first-rate newsletter and a 'must read' for association executives and CEOs.”

Print

Inside Personal Finance - December 2016

Julia Mazina

Edelman Financial Services

“A clean, simple, lively design showcases a lot of high quality, usable financial information. Tightly written features with nicely 'chunked' copy and plenty of sidebars convey lots of actionable advice on a wide range of topics -- including the latest financial news. A first-rate publication, well worth a subscription.”

Custom-Published

2017 MASTERS JOURNAL

Josh Zimman, President / Owner

H.O. Zimman, Inc.

“A comprehensive range of top drawer advice, well researched, engagingly written, and presented in an appealing, well-illustrated layout. Spreads are attractive, with generous white space, readable typography, and well-chosen photos. The feature articles make you think -- a good thing -- and it will be the rare reader who comes away from this 94-page report without at least one valuable nugget of retirement advice.”

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Custom-Published

Bats Magazine

Linda Klepitch, Project & Ad Traffic Manager

GLC - a marketing communications agency

“True, it’s a magazine, but it’s also an embodiment of an institution -- the Masters Tournament at Augusta National -- and, as such, it’s a unique, one-of-a-kind publication. Everything is top level work. Content is compellingly readable, statistics are easily understood, and the hole-by-hole tour makes you feel like you’re there. Caddies offer anecdotes, you’re treated to superb feature articles (the history, the players, the course), and the unbelievably lush photography and illustrations combine to make the reading and viewing experience a golfer’s dream -- or an invitation to take up the sport. It just doesn’t get any better.”

Custom-Published

Hilton Head Island: The Official Vacation Planner 2017

Lauren Eberle, Senior Editor

PACE

“Excellent four-part series highlighting the past, present and future of the society as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. What makes this particular endeavor more interesting is how the events in the society related not only to technological development, but also to U.S. history. Highlighted are Nobel Prize winners, honorary members since 1984 and their contributions, the application of optics and photonics into technologies in sometimes unexpected areas and a spotlight on the students and young professionals of today who will spearhead the accomplishments of the future. Well-conceived, well-written, well-illustrated.”

Education & Training

Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Clinical Trials

Chelsea Johnson, Coordinator - Education

Cancer Support Community

With Claire Saxton

“Not the mag for you if bats freak you out, but if you’re an aficionado, then welcome home. We like the way these folks aren’t hiding in some dark cave chittering to each other. They’re right out there dispelling myths and building support for conservation. Design and layout are appealing, typography is cutting edge, photos are exceptional (including the in-your-face cover shot of a common vampire bat bounding along toward you), and we enjoyed the nice graphic touches of this Halloween issue. A lot of good content delivered in a crisp, lively, entertaining and informative way.”

Green

RAINFOREST IN A CITY

EE KIAM CHUA

SIMPLY GREEN

“This beautifully illustrated 156-page guide manages to provide an enticing photo on virtually every page, making readers wish they were on vacation right then and there! The stunning photography and choose-your-adventure writing style make this magazine a must-read for all Island visitors. If you’re considering a stay on Hilton Head, this guide will most likely move the pendulum toward a definite ‘yes’ decision.”

Health & Medical Publications

Lifewise

Joanna Sivaraj, Business Relationship Manager

Mediacorp Pte Ltd

“Here’s a fabulous, comprehensive, easy-to-read 160 page guide to everything you ever wanted to know about pregnancy, childbirth and early childhood. There’s a week-by-week guide to what’s happening throughout the pregnancy to both mother and child … informative sections on labor and delivery, nutrition and breastfeeding … and valuable pieces of advice and hints on much discussed, but rarely resolved topics like ‘how do you know why your baby is crying?’ Wonderfully organized and a great resource to have ‘at the ready’ for any parent.”

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Health & Medical Publications

Mount Alvernia Hospital Mother&Child Guidebook - To Maternity and Beyond

Joyce See, Joyce See

Mount Alvernia Hospital

“What a book! What stories! What a powerful thirst for an education, and to advance in life -- as shown in example after example in this book. Beautifully written and wonderfully photographed vignettes show what volunteer teachers -- many of them Cognizant employees -- and their students will do to reach their goals. And what companies can do to bring nighttime light to rural villages. And the list goes on. Truly a wonderful outreach program, ably portrayed in this excellent coffee table book.”

Print

'It mattered to that one' - A collection of Outreach stories

Archana Madhubala

Cognizant

“A superb publication. It presents the real experiences of patients, their families and medical staff in their own words, but in a photo narrative format. The result is a very clear understanding of what clinical trials are and exactly how they work. Copywriting is clear, succinct and very real, while the photos are carefully chosen and cropped to tell their own story. A unique look at this difficult but important issue.”

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Print

OSA Centennial Booklet Series

Alessia Kirkland, Creative Director

Optics & Photonics News

With Stewart Wills, Rebecca Robinson

“With the increasing emphasis on healthcare issues throughout the world, this bi-monthly magazine enriches the reader’s knowledge through content geared to nutrition, exercise and active aging. Published by the National Healthcare Group of Singapore, the magazine was recently revamped and features a handier size, snappier articles, and greater use of visuals and infographics. As opposed to a ‘dry’ association medium, it’s a full-fledged health and lifestyle publication with a lively consumer-magazine style layout. It's a keeper.”

Print

The New Retirement

Christy Solberg, Christy Solberg

AARP

With Todd Albertson, Michael Wichita

“A colorful and well-designed series of comics that communicate key messages, and focus on important topics such as energy efficiency, gas safety, network reliability and sustainability initiatives. There’s no question that the reader will absorb this information much more easily and enjoyably than if it were presented in a more common text format.”

Books

Breast Cancer Clear & Simple

Jill Russell, Senior Editor

American Cancer Society

“A powerful and compelling narrative, not just about the 'stuff' in your (and your parents') houses, but also the people in them. A very perceptive look at what to keep, what to let go, and why all this stuff is so important to us. Some chapters (How to Know When an Aging Parent Needs a New Home' and 'How to Know When It's Time' are worth the price of the book just by themselves." A very well written and very readable guide.”

Books

Downsizing the Family Home

Jodi Lipson, Director, AARP Books

AARP

“One of the most unique and cutting edge annual reports you’ll ever see. Created as a slide presentation with innovative motion-enhanced slides, this is one annual report that is far from a boring list of graphs, charts, tables and head shots. Achievements, goals and informative easy-to-read segments that detail community involvement and corporate sponsorships provide a full picture of the Runnymede’s performance far beyond the numbers.”

Books

Member Booklet - Taking Care of Your Future. Now.

Bindi Patel

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

“Sales people are busy folks. They want to spend their time selling -- not reading product bulletins and sales tips. Enter Frontline. This is one fun-to-read magazine. It's also a very attractively designed, easy reading vehicle cleverly designed to reach its intended target -- the aforementioned Ford sales staff. It's hard not to be fully informed about the wide range of Ford's vehicles, options, and technologies after a read-through of this issue. Which is precisely the point -- and precisely the result.”

Books

Nellie’s Walk

Lisa George, Senior Editorial Manager

Oncology Nursing Society

“Those looking ahead to retirement want all the information available in plain and simple language. The New York State Department of Civil Service had provided employees just that in a clear ‘Q & A’ format that lessens the mystery and confusion often surrounding this challenging topic. The 5-page section on Medicare alone makes this a keeper.”

Catalogs, Directories & Guides

Welcome Book

Joe Eisenhardt, Account Manager

Korzenowski Design

“A very readable, uncluttered layout frames the thoroughly researched and systematically presented content. It's a tough subject, but one which this book deals with in a most effective manner.”

Education & Training

Frontline - June/July 2016

Beth VanVoorhees, PM Manager

One10 Marketing

“Face it. Nobody looks forward to a hospital stay. The best that one can hope for is a successful outcome and a minimum of administrative confusion during the stay. That’s why this Welcome Book should be a requirement for every hospital. Floor maps … amenities … key phone numbers … online resources … visitor information …. all presented clearly and expertly. There’s no question that this book takes a stressful situation and eases it just a bit.”

Education & Training

Healthy Habits for Happy Smiles Handout Series

Katrina Holt, Director

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center

With Beth Lowe, Ruth Barzel

“The calendar is a time-honored if prosaic device, but one employed here to showcase not just a university, but the achievements of a civil right leader and a movement. Beautifully presented archival photography, with well researched, in-depth captions, take readers on a unique tour of history. The stories are compelling, the visuals dynamic, and the result is a first-rate presentation.”

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Employee & Benefit Materials

BMW MC 2017 Enrollment Planner for Active Employees

Ettore Toppi, Consultant, Communications

The Segal Group

“This is a heartwarming story about how a mother helps her daughter understand and cope with her mother’s cancer using the setting of a nature walk. It is a truly valuable book that takes this extremely difficult topic and enables the mother to personalize the process of dealing with cancer to her daughter. Should be required reading for any family going through this ordeal.”

Employee & Benefit Materials

Planning for Retirement 2016

Diane Thorne, Account Executive

Upside Collective

“Here is a thorough, easy-to use series addressing dental care for both children and adults that is a must-see for all families. Almost every topic related to dental care is addressed, with valuable information on every page and colorful photos and illustrations that help make this a pleasant read. This is a perfect ‘freebie’ series of handouts (in English and Spanish) for pregnant women and parents of infants and young children.”

Marketing & Public Relations

Live, Work, Connnect Brochure

Jennifer Sailer, Creative Director

Evoke Idea Group

Marketing & Public Relations

Morgan State University 2017 Calendar

Eric Addison, President and CEO

Addison Editorial Services, L.L.C.

“An exemplar of employee benefits communication. Pension information is presented in an exceptionally clear, concise, readable format and reinforced with functional illustrations that reinforce the content. Copy is carefully edited to present the information in the clearest, simplest possible manner. It would be hard to imagine that any employee would not have a complete grasp of his or her pension after reading and viewing this booklet. Simply outstanding.”

Departments & Columns

Answers in Practice

Richard Nelson, Associate Director, Publishing

American Academy of Dermatology

“You would think that improving upon a 98.6% compliance rate with high standards of quality, safety and efficiency is something that’s an impossible goal. This hospital not only embraced that goal, but developed a multi-faceted communications plan to engage staff, physicians, and volunteers in the accreditation process. They created a ‘shopping’ theme with the tagline ‘Your Health Care Supercentre’ and included newsletters, a ‘catalogue,’ banners, videos, contests and prizes, including gift cards. The result was a 99.4% compliance rate. Well done!”

Departments & Columns

News and Trends: The Lessons of Flint

Mark Tarallo, Senior Editor

Security Management magazine

“A captivating article and describes the development of a powerful, cost-saving method to reduce CO2 emissions from coal- and gas-fired electricity plants. The writer takes the reader through the thought process that originated in the lab, describes the experimental process and reveals the current state of the technology, providing several links to related topics and a five-minute YouTube video that enables even the regular consumer to appreciate the importance of this technology.”

Editorial & Advocacy Writing

Nurse Practitioner: Recreating Healthcare: The Next Generation

Andrei Greska, Publishing & Analytics Associate

Wolters Kluwer

With Cynthia Laufenberg, Tarun Kunwar

“A one-stop news source that provides clear and compelling articles on the most important presentations at the conference, along with interviews with key opinion leaders who offer their perspectives on the findings. Readers experience the true definition of ‘news reporting’ with a substantial amount of information on groundbreaking research, all in one place.”

Editorial & Advocacy Writing

The Last Ballot

Lila Ivey, Director, Community Outreach

Hospice of Marion County

With David Companion, ARNP

“A compelling and fascinating story traces the history of the company from the Civil War to Iwo Jima to the postwar era, which saw the company create the now famous POW-MIA flag. The feature article has a lively, interesting style, and leaves the reader wanting to know more.”

Feature Writing

"Long May She Wave: The Story of Annin Flagmakers"

Jamie Roberts, Editorial Director

Hammock Inc.

With Denise Doring VanBuren

“Tackling controversial topics is always risky, but sometimes there is a benefit to taking the risk. This is an informative, well-written and well-researched piece. The article includes significant data points (i.e., 700,000 people in the U.S. who identify as transgender), eight resources for additional information, key terminology definitions and suggestions for treatment room procedures. Most importantly, the writer presents valuable advice for healthcare practitioners that will need to explore the many different problems and issues that can arise when treating patients who are transgender.”

Feature Writing

Living The American Dream

Brady Kay, Executive Editor

Harris Publishing

“This series explores three health-related topics, describing new technology advances that address vitally important topics – subcellular bodies that are only visible under an electron microscope and can be the key to such common diseases as cancer, arthritis and Alzheimer’s Disease … ‘companion diagnostics’ that allow doctors to identify patients susceptible to negative side effects… and the complexity of dealing with rare diseases and the lack of attention given to them. We feel certain that anyone taking the time to read this series will see its relevance to their own life situation.”

Green Writing

Blowing Bubbles to Catch CO2

Michelle Fleming

Sandia National Laboratories

“It’s a pontoon boat story, but it’s really about a lot more. It’s a powerful, compelling narrative about one combat vet’s fierce determination to overcome all obstacles -- with the help of family, friends and a lot of good people -- to lead a full and productive life. Truly motivated, top drawer writing.”

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Health & Medical Writing

Living with Dying in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Nursing Perspective

LeRoy D /Hinton, Art & Production Director

AACN

“Key to the ongoing success of any magazine is a regular feature that will always provide the reader with an important ‘takeaway.’ ‘Answers in practice’ provides just that benefit in a very effective, easy-to-read Q & A format. The most significant asset of this department is its usefulness with regard to issues that face all practitioners in their day-to-day practice. Office staff training … dress codes … best practices for medical records … every month a new source of valuable information. Well done!”

Health & Medical Writing

Managing Patients Who Are Transgender

Donald Tepper, Editor

PT in Motion

With Chris Hayhurst

“A thoughtful, thorough and well-written discussion of the challenges faced by pediatric nurses who care for children with life-threatening illnesses. An impressive analysis with a lot of useful advice for practitioners. Top drawer.”

News Writing

Cardiology Today coverage of the 2016 American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session

Joan-Marie Stiglich, Chief Content Officer

SLACK Incorporated

“This is a case study that should be read and absorbed by anyone who makes decisions that affect a large number of people, as it is addresses the complexities of crisis and emergency management. It looks at the all-too frequent situations of ignored warning signals, inaccurate assessments and the impact of financial considerations leading to bad decisions. No doubt, a detailed and well-crafted recap that should make all involved with any form of crisis and emergency management -- and every citizen -- take note.”

Writing Series

"The Healer's Journey-Part 1" and "The Healer's Journey-Part 2"

Sallie Jimenez, Senior Nursing Editor

OnCourse Learning - Nurse.com

With Cathryn Domrose

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Writing Series

Talking Science for Non-Scientists: Three Articles from the Covance Scientific Council Series

Janet Skidmore, Principal

Janet Skidmore Communications LLC

“A compelling end of life story about an Army Ranger, wonderfully told, with a deftly interwoven message encouraging citizens to exercise their hard-won freedom to vote in free elections.”