Susan Sparks
Writing Memoir, Legacy, Inspiration, Testimony, and Biography
Writing dovetailed with each new adventure and chapter of my life. From Midwestern farm girl to 20 years as a military spouse living around the world. Whether as a reporter and editor of a small-town newspaper, news director at a local radio station, public affairs for state government and the Navy or as a self-published author and full-time freelance writer, the common thread was me working at the keyboard.
Today, my writing service focuses on the most precious of all stories – yours.
I’ve ghosted two dozen books on education, personal growth, health, business, and memoir and assisted countless authors with their personal essays for faith-based compilations. I’ve won journalism awards for feature articles, such as the Rescue at Sea (CHINFO Merit Award) and a bone marrow donor’s journey. I’ve contributed to newspapers and magazines, both print and online, including Navy Times and Huff Post. Quite a contrast, right?
My years as a professional journalist and personal immersion in the storytelling craft means you get the best of my skills and abilities – asking deep questions and listening for your true answers. I believe everyone has a story inside them and most people are fearful or frustrated on how to get it out. Yet our collaborative efforts will be enjoyable and fruitful.
Years of Experience 30
Specialties: Memoir, Prescriptive Memoir, Biography, Personal Essay, Developmental Editing, Compilation Editing and Management, Newsletter and Articles
Location: Indiana Eastern Time Zone
Memberships: Association of Ghostwriters, AWAI, Christian Writer's Institute
Awards: Naval Chief of Information (CHINFO) News Story Award, Living Now Book Award Silver Medalist (Jenkins Group), USA Best Book Award Parenting/Family: Organizers & Planners 2012 (USA Book News).
Certifications: AWAI Certified Copywriter, Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Professional T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies
Books Authored: The Student Life Jacket, The Easy-to-Use Organizer and Guide to Staying Afloat in a Sea of Paperwork for Young Working Adults and College Students, and Letters From a Healing Heart, a Forgiveness Journal
Contributing author to: Overcoming Mediocrity, Strong Women, and The Gift of Inspiration for Women
Certifications: AWAI Certified Copywriter, Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Professional T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies
Books Ghostwritten: Over 24 including memoir, business how-to, alternative health, sales techniques, real estate, and brain-boosting techniques.
Newspapers: The Pacific Navigator, Great Lakes Bulletin,
Magazine: Farm & Ranch Living, Military Wife, All-Hands, VOLUNTEER! and numerous custom publications.
Personal website: www.susanmsparks.com
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