Do you need something written?
Do you have some writing that could use some editing or proofreading?
Do you have an event to plan and don’t know where to start?
Let me help you! I have dozens of years of writing and editing experience. I Â accept small jobs such as resumes or press releases to lengthy research articles or even books. Â I am especially skilled in scientific and technical writing. I can also help you craft social media posts, develop strategic communications plans, and advise you on how to get the most out of social media platforms. I can even help with event planning, everything from finding the venue to assisting you with locating permits and vendors. Â Every job is different. Let me customize a package for you.
Credentials:
MS in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University, 2010
BS in Journalism from University of Maryland, 1986
BS in Agronomy (Soil Science) from University of Maryland, 1986
Work experience:
Science writer and Social Media Manager, American Society for Cell Biology, January 2017 to present.
Owner/operator of Shadow Woods Productions, LLC, July 2015 to present –founder of Shadow Woods Metal Fest
Science writer, Johns Hopkins University, July 2007 – January 2017
Writer/Editor, University of Maryland, Baltimore, August 2006 – July 2007
Writer/Editor, LifeBridge Health Systems August 2002-July 2006
For more on my writing experience and background, please visit my LinkedIn page here.
Current writing samples can be found at https://www.ascb.org/author/mary-spiro/
Rates!
How much do I charge? It all depends on the complexity of the work. Here are some examples of possible fees. Your costs could be slightly more or less.
Editing
1-page resume = $25
Multi-page CV = $50
Non-technical term paper = $25 + $1 per page
Technical writing = $50 + $2 per page
Writing
Article the requires original research = $1 per word
Press release = $50-100
Social media posts = $50 for 10 different posts with no images
Events!
Email to discuss.
CONTACT
Have a project you would like me to work on? Let’s get started!
Email Mary Spiro at Shadow.Woods.LLC@gmail.com