Freelance Writing

Photo by Lisa Nikole Photography

Publication

I am a current or past contributing writer for River Hills Traveler, Aire Magazine, Insider573 Magazine, Maryland Heights Patch, and Missouri Meetings & Events Magazine. I’m also scheduled to post as a guest blogger for the Missouri Division of Tourism later in 2011. I’m always seeking additional publication opportunities.

If you are an editor or publisher who’s seeking quality writing and high resolution photos on Missouri towns, Missouri hiking and outdoors (including Missouri State Parks and Natural Areas), Missouri wineries or other perspectives on Missouri nature and tourism, please contact me at Melissa at (@) smalltowngirlsguide.com

In 2006, I co-authored a Monograph for Americans for the Arts (America’s leading arts advocacy group) on international cultural exchange programs and the arts. You can read that Monograph here.

Until 2009, my full-time work revolved around the Arts and culture. My career experience includes writing, editing, and marketing for nonprofit arts and cultural institutions in Brooklyn, Taipei, Pittsburgh, Arkansas and Missouri. I currently work full time in marketing and communications for one of the world’s oldest and largest international nonprofit service organization.

I hold a masters degree in nonprofit arts management and bachelors degrees in English (professional writing) and Music (performance).

To see more of my photography, please visit my flickr site.