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Julia L. Nielsen Resume

Experience

Wrote a number of articles for on-line ezines, 1999-present
Published articles with Girls Life, 2004, Daughters, 2004, 2005; Tots to Teens, 2005, 2006; The Spotter, 2006; ABSOLUT, 2006
Wrote informative articles for city council and planning commission meetings, pertaining to city events; wrote business and citizens features, focusing on accomplishments, North County Newspapers, 2003-2005
Wrote over fifty keyword articles on health care for Associated Content, an on-line company, 2005; wrote 200 keyword articles for Shopxml.com and Hot Nacho Copywriting, 2005
Wrote computer software ads for Brian Nygh, independent entrepreneur, 2004
Wrote e-book ad for Bill Keough, 2005
Wrote over 400 articles for Pacific Publishing, 2006
Copywriting for Aria Financial, 2006

Teacher Assistant for handicapped preschool, 1988-90
Took Future Problem Solvers of America class, 1989; placed third in state competition, 1990
West Jordan High School, 1990, 3.5 GPA
Took two workshops on storyline development, setting and creating conflict and freelancing in today’s society, Café Press, 2001 and received awards for best story plot, people’s choice and overall best readers choice, 2001; accepted into the Amazing Author’s Showcase, where portion of novel was featured, 2000
Took children’s writing correspondent course with The Institute of Children's Literature where instructor acknowledged form and content in writing, proficient in developing characters who are unique and likeable; a highly effective writer, able to formulate ideas and express thoughts clearly to a satisfying conclusion, 2003-2005
Took workshop with League of Utah Writers in Ogden, Utah; focused on novel writing, specifically setting and conflict, as well as hooking readers with suspense.