Kelsey Ferrara
Writer / Editor / Storyteller
About
Hi there! My name is Kelsey. I'm a writer and editor with 10 years of experience. I graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a degree in English and Professional Writing.
In the past, I've worked in a variety of technical and creative roles. In my current position, I am the Digital Editorial Manager at Shatterproof. This nonprofit strives to reverse the addiction crisis in the United States. We're accomplishing this by promoting science-based addiction treatment, educating communities about stigma, and providing resources to everyone touched by addiction.
My strengths include editing, content creation, SEO, writing, proofreading, copyediting, project management, and creative writing. I'm currently learning how to code. In my free time you can find me traveling, reading, and writing stories.
Portfolio
Full resume available upon request.
Specializations
I specialize in copyediting, writing, content creation, developmental editing, manuscript editing, blog writing, fact-checking, and proofreading.
In past roles, I've also gained valuable experience with social media management, HTML, CSS, graphic design, and resume editing.
Past clients of mine have included authors, journalists, private companies, and nonprofit organizations. If you'd like to discuss rates, ask a question, or review a specific project please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you!
Manuscript
Review
Social Media Management
Content
Creation
Developmental
Editing
HTML &
CSS
Resume &
CV Editing
Education
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Bachelor's Degree in English
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Minored in Professional Writing with an emphasis in Multimedia Communications
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Earned the title of Arnhold Undergraduate Research Fellow and published a graduate-level thesis regarding Monster Theory
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Was an active member of the College of Letters & Sciences Honor Society Program
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Graduated with high honors and a distinction in the major
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Associates Degree in English with an emphasis in Journalism
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Was an active member of the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
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Graduated with high honors
Certifications
In this course, instructor Shani Raja acquaints students with a powerful technique–deep editing. This technique can transform nearly any piece of fiction or nonfiction into magnificent, sparkling prose.
Editing Mastry: Editing to Perfection
In this course, Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell dive into the key ingredients that make up great fiction. They share tips that help students conceive and write compelling novels, memoirs, short stories, and screenplays.
The Foundations of Fiction
In this course, author Judy Steiner-Williams concentrates on helping students apply advanced grammar and mechanics. Students learn about different parts of speech, possessive rules, and the difference between writing vs spelling numbers.
Grammar Foundations
In this course, author Lisa Cron digs into the craft of writing a compelling story based on psychology and what our brain expects from storytelling. Students will discover how to craft a first page, create empathy, write for suspense, find a character's secret goals and inner issues, and build momentum and tension.
Writing: The Craft of Story
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