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MATTHEW SOLAN Accomplished professional freelance writer, journalist, and editor with 20-plus years experience. A skilled researcher and interviewer who specializes in locating the most qualified sources and uncovering the latest studies and research. Investigative reporter with the ability to translate technical and scientific data for specific audiences. Independent worker adept at completing both short turnaround and large-scale assignments within designated deadlines. Project manager with a reputation for developing concepts and packaging multi-layered stories. Writer for consumer magazines, trade publications, books, newsletters, and newspapers. College professor and lecturer of writing and journalism. Published fiction writer and essayist. Areas of expertise: Health and Fitness I Yoga I Food and Nutrition I Complementary Medicine I Herbs I Mind/Body Exercise Science I Sports and Conditioning I Medical Procedures I Business Profiles I Travel Book Manuscripts and Proposals I Promotional and Marketing Writing I Web Site Content Corporate Newsletters I Trade Publications I Resumes and Cover Letters I Writing Workshops
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOLAN FREELANCE WRITING, St. Petersburg, Florida, 2005-Present Freelance writing service directed toward national and regional magazines, newspapers, web sites, trade publications, and custom publishing groups.
Key Highlights:
EXPERIENCE LIFE, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, 2003-2005 National health publication with a circulation of approximately 600,000 and distributed to Life Time Fitness members and the general public. Areas of emphasis: health, nutrition, wellness, fitness, exercises, adventure destinations, and travel.
Senior Editor:
YOGA JOURNAL, San Francisco, California, 2000-2003 Country’s largest yoga publication with a readership of approximately 1.2 million. Devoted to beginning and advanced yoga students and individuals interested in complementary medicine, natural health, wellness, holistic living, and mind/body practices.
Senior Editor:
HEALTHSOUTH CORPORATION, Birmingham, Alabama, 1999-2000 Leading national provider of sports medicine and rehabilitation services. Clients include fitness-oriented individuals, and amateur and competitive athletes on the collegiate and professional levels.
Senior Writer:
WEIGHT WATCHERS MAGAZINE, Birmingham, Alabama, 1998-1999 World’s largest provider of weight management services with a paid circulation of 1.2 million.
Articles Editor:
COOKING LIGHT, Birmingham, Alabama, 1996-1998 Nation’s largest food and fitness publication with a monthly readership of 11 million. Specializes in nutrition research, easy-to-prepare recipes, and healthy lifestyles.
Associate Editor and Fitness Editor:
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts in Writing, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
TEACHING
Adjunct Professor of Communications, St. Petersburg (FL) College Composition, Basic Writing, Writing for Magazines
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA)
©2010 Solan Freelance Writing, All Rights Reserved.
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