Writing about what really matters ...one story at a time.
Veteran Science, Politics & Features Journalist | BBC, Washingtonian, AARP, IEEE Spectrum, AND long-time creative writer (scripts, poetry, short stories, lyrics, jokes). Known for being both a quick study and a solid researcher. Clients say I write with verve and never waste a word.
đź“° Recent clips in the Washingtonian:
• NIH Budget Cuts: https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/05/01/absolute-despair-an-nih-worker-on-job-and-budget-cuts-rfk-jr-and-trumps-first-100-days/
• Trump’s First 100 Days: https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/04/28/100-days-in-office-how-donald-trumps-return-has-disrupted-dc/
- M.A. (with Merit) from King's College London, Eighteenth-Century Studies. Also received B.A. in English/creative writing from San Francisco State, and am a widely published journalist, essayist, and humorist.
- Have interviewed world-renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall for the BBC, "shark" Barbara Corcoran for AARP and the late Dr. Thomas Steitz, Chemistry Nobelist, for Scientific American.
Testimonials:
* "I have worked with Laurie on two different occasions and she has been excellent. She has helped me with proofreading and editing my books and I highly recommend her for any project. If you want a writer who is professional and meets deadlines, Laurie is the one for the job." - Corey Curties, for Digital Camera Guide Book, Apr 10, 2020
* "Laurie was the consummate pro, as always. The material she submits is as good as it gets in this industry, and she is always on or ahead of schedule. I highly recommend Laurie for any writing project." - Benjamin Hardy, Homeclick, Oct. 30, 2013
Work Terms
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- All jobs will require 100% of funds put into Safepay
- Please pay by credit card, not check
- 15% discount for clients who have hired me at least six times
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