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Desirée D. Status: Offline
Kings County, United States
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Editor & Writer

Tough-Love Editor. Multi-Medium Storyteller. These days, I prioritize editing work over writing work. I'm the Dr. Frankenstein of literature—let's bring your story to life. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Her professionalism and spirit were an eye opener for me. I'm fairly new to fulltime writing and working with her as an editor was an incredible, educational experience." -Steve French, freelance Upwork writer "My absolute favourite editor I have ever worked with." -Jane White, freelance writer and romance novel ghostwriter "She's a prolific writer and unmatched editor with an arsenal of tools at her disposal. Any brand would be lucky to work with her." —Marian Schembari, Copywriter for Marie Forleo and Founder of Oh Hai! Copy "Best money I ever spent. I sent my screenplay to Desi and she turned it into something that I could actually sell: it's currently under an option agreement with a production company. As a writer/editor, Desirée Domo is a miracle worker!!" —S.R. "Desi has been working with us for several months now creating copy. When applied to our website related challenges, her unique wit has made all her projects really quite special." —Seven Barrels Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you on a quest for a writer who will make your project or brand memorable, effective, and filled to the brim with personality? Hi, I'm Desirée. What about a quest for an editor who knows the difference between an en-dash and an em-dash? Hi, I'm Desirée. Or maybe you just know you're on a quest but you're unsure about the details? Hi, still Desirée, and don't worry—we all are! The human experience can be boiled down to: quests! I've been a professional writer and editor for over 14 years with training in professional theater (BA in drama from Davidson College). This unconventional background gives me a rare edge as a writer/editor because it has shaped me into a highly skilled storyteller. I am a master at creating and keeping a captive audience, whether all eyes are on a stage or a page. Highlights: • Written and edited content for variety of platforms—newsletters, blog posts, brand stories—resulting in increases in sales and followers, including The Honest Kitchen, 7Barrels, Taylor & Hart, Purewow, Piñata, Pairplay, Stickerkid, Untapt, The Oh Ball, Woodwe, Snap Finance, Homelight, famed celebrity WeCare Spa, countless career coaches and private clients. • Co-wrote pilot now under shopping agreement with TV production company. • Published in national magazines, including Animal Fair and Raw Food World. • Veteran sketch comedy writer and performer at The UCB Theatre—Maude Night and Characters Welcome. Guest comedy writer for The Blue Man Group, NYC. • Creator/writer of The Palate Peacemaker, a food and recipe blog with devoted following and viral posts. • Extensive experience as SAT/ACT tutor and as a transcriber, which honed my superior understanding of English grammar and punctuation (let it be known that nothing steams my clams like the omission of an Oxford comma). • As a communications consultant, I've revamped and improved the content and delivery of pitches, speeches, and presentations for individuals in a variety of start-up businesses, gaining more investors and support for many CEOs. • BA from Davidson College. Not only am I head-over-heels smitten with the written word, I'm also a veritable people-person, people-pleaser, and people-watcher (as a writer, not a stalker!). So I find working closely with new people on writing projects more delightful than just about anything else. Connect with me. I'm the rare unicorn of writers and editors you've been looking for. Your Write-Hand Woman,™ Desirée
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You will get a proofread, line-edited, and/or developmentally edited screenplay.

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