EDUCATION
M.A., summa cum laude, Drake University: Journalism & Mass Communication
B.A., magna cum laude, Central College: Mass Communications & English
CAREER
Independent journalist and writer skilled in newspaper and magazine work, including content planning and management, assigning, interviewing, research and analysis, editing, reporting, and writing. Proficient in longform, standard news, and service journalism.
Senior editor, Meredith Corporation: Managed publications on parenting, family, health, and home.
Copy editor, Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publications
Newspaper writer/reporter, The Pella Chronicle and The Record-Herald and Indianola Tribune
SEMINARS
Drake University
Writing for the web
Video production
The Power of Narrative, Boston University
Ethics, current topics
Iowa Writers’ Workshop Summer Writing Festival, University of Iowa
Biography writing, scene setting
The Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference
Biography and news reporting
The Loft Literary Center
Longform narrative nonfiction
MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Journalists and Authors
Society of Professional Journalists
INTERESTS
Surfing and paddling sports
Group barbell and modern dance workout
Indie and EDM music
RECOMMENDATIONS
“Ann writes with a poignancy and power that few writers master. Her depth of understanding of subjects is unmatched. She understands the ancient art of storytelling and employes it in modern day with modern tools.”
—Mike Mitchell, Social Media Strategist, The Stelter Company
“Ann is an ultra-creative editor and wordsmith. I have worked with her in countless brainstorming situations where she is clearly a visionary.”
—Lisa Holderness Brown, freelance editorial manager
“Ann is the most thorough writer I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.”
—Sheila Lincoln, Project Manager, Sundog Studios
