Category Archives: New Client

Writing With a Fork in Hand

Posted on August 17, 2015 by alyssahaak

Over the last few months, I’ve been going through the slow process of taking on food-related writing clients. First, there working with the James Beard Foundation on their awards coverage. I drafted Twitter scripts for the announcements and interviewed top … Continue reading →

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Proofreading for the Macmillan Group

Posted on April 17, 2015 by alyssahaak

Sitting down with a raw manuscript, a red pencil (or pen), and a style guide is calming. There’s an order that gets applied to the chaotic whirlwind of writing, which is why my newest client is the most exciting. I’ve … Continue reading →

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James Beard Foundation

Posted on March 16, 2015 by alyssahaak

I think I’m going to be hungry for the next couple months. My newest gig is with the James Beard Foundation. In the lead-up to the James Beard Awards, I’ve joined the editorial team to assist in their monthly newsletter … Continue reading →

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Yatco

Posted on August 20, 2014 by alyssahaak

When one freelance opportunity ends, another begins. With the managing editor of ShowBoats returning from maternity leave, it was time to move on to a new project—from print to digital. I’ve joined the expanding Yatco team to provide writing expertise and … Continue reading →

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