I am a widely experienced journalist and public affairs professional with extensive experience in management and team building, writing and editing, video and podcast interviews, proofreading, speechwriting and public speaking.

	I am available for editorial projects of all kinds, including web page content, fiction and nonfiction line editing, copy writing, ghost writing, press releases, and proofreading.
	EXPERIENCE Freelance Editor/Author Editing fiction and non-fiction books, and other projects on contract to private individuals. Essays published in various literary journals. First novel, "The Assassin's Dream," published.   WellWise.org Editor in Chief   Functional Ingredients magazine Managing editor   The Rocky Mountain News Copy editor   News USA Editorial Director   The Connection Newspapers Managing Editor   The Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission. Public Affairs Director
	Please call or e-mail me for a complete history and resume, or for freelance writing or editing consultations and rates.   303-549-2569

jdtownsend@mindspring.com