Barbara Ann Wright, Freelance Proofreader

barbara@wright.org



Summary of Qualifications

• Well-versed in grammar, writing and the English language
• Experience with Microsoft Word and HTML
• Experience proofreading fiction manuscripts and technical documentation
• Have written three novels and published one short story

Professional Experience

Writer's Ink, Houston, Texas 2005-present President: Created and Managing Writing Group

• Coordinate meetings and gatherings between members.
• Maintain online calendar and web presence.
• Heavy reading and editing of manuscripts.
• Mentor amateur and professional writers in technique and grammar.

FrogSlayer Software Company, College Station, Texas 2007 Technical Writer: Independent Contract as a Technical Writer

• Constructed Microsoft CHM and HTML help documents using MapCap Flare.
• Became familiar with software systems and user interface issues.
• Became familiar with energy services domain and the oil field model. 2005-present Board of Directors: Executive Management Experience with a Software Start-up
• Make decisions regarding the future and strategic direction of the company.
• Work with executive team to make operational decisions for a $500K/yr. company.
• Hands-on experience from market research to accounting on an as needed basis.

Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror Author, Houston and College Station, TX 2003-present Writer: Intensively Researched the Publishing Industry

• Wrote two science fiction novels and one fantasy novel.
• Wrote and published a short story in UpClose Magazine.
• Wrote a short story to be published in an upcoming anthology.
• Wrote ten other short stories currently under consideration for publication.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Houston, 2003, Summa Cum Laude

Organizations

Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Tau Delta, Writer's League of Texas

If you have a proofreading job for me, please email me at barbara@wright.org.


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