Irene Helen Zundel Professional Writer
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1940 W University Dr Mesa AZ, #251
Mesa, AZ 85201 (map)
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Irene Helen Zundel Professional Writer • Mesa, AZ • $15-25 per hour
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I have published dozens of articles in mainstream and online magazines, including Birds and Blooms, Taste of Home, The Herb Companion, and the award-winning child development publication, Wonder Years.
My article, Cooking with Edible Flowers, was published on the Bon Apetit website, and was used in a segment on their Epicurious TV show.
I authored a book, “Make your Kid a Genius: Tools to Enhance your Child’s Learning from the Womb through College” and published an educational newsletter of the same name.
The book chronicled my personal experience of home schooling my prematurely born son, expected to have developmental and learning lags, and who scored college level proficiency in Math and English by the age of 11.
The newsletter featured articles, author and expert interviews, and book and product reviews related to both home schooling and alternative learning modalities, such as the Montessori method, Super-learning and the Mozart Effect.
I have also done some writing for newspapers and commercial websites, and projects involving in-depth research and report writing on complex subjects such as terrorism and Islamo-fascism.
Over two dozen samples of my work can be accessed on the Eduguide website, by typing my last name, Zundel, into their search box.
I have also had eight articles published by the Dollar Stretcher, on their website that gets 40,000 visitors a week, and in their print newsletter, which has a circulation of 200,000.
As a public service, I have authored and distributed, free of charge, several educational booklets about stuttering, epilepsy, noise pollution and autism.
My booklet, "Kids Who Stutter," was published on the website of Minnesota State University.
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Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A. It is essential to look for three things in a writer. First, do they have a wide variety of writing experience? A good writer can tackle many types of writing-- professional letters, white papers, web content, non-fiction pieces etc...Next, do they have research skills? It is essential for a writer to be able to fact check and to ferret out additional information when needed to create better content. Finally, are they able to do high quality work with a good turn around time? Fluent writers have no problem with deadlines. Versatility is a great asset to look for in hiring a professional writer.
Q. What do you like most about your job?
A. I love writing because it is expressive, never boring and a great way to communicate and educate. I home schooled my son his entire academic career and I have tutored many children and adults. I love to teach, as much as I love to write. I have the ability to take complex topics and make them easy to understand and also a pleasure to read. Writing gives me the chance to be both teacher and wordsmith! It is the best of both worlds.
Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?
A. A few years ago I wrote an inspirational story called The Rainbow of Peace. A high school student read it and sent me an e mail. She explained the students were painting a mural to decrease school violence, and asked if they could include my story. Of course I said yes. I felt so honored and thrilled. That is one reason why I love to write. You can spread good thoughts and ideas and encourage others to do the same.
Q. If you were advising someone who wanted to get into your profession, what would you suggest?
A. Definitely learn not only how to write well, but how to succeed in the business of writing. You can have the best ideas, beautiful prose, and perfect grammar-but if you don't know how to market yourself and your skills, you will get nowhere fast! Like all industries, there are accepted standards and practices in the writing world. If you don't know what they are, or you can't meet them, you will stand out as a rookie, and be underpaid or under-hired. You have to write pieces that sell, and you have to sell yourself as well!
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