When I’m not writing plays, I’m also a freelance writer and editor. I’m always looking for more work, so please feel free to contact me.
Writing
In addition to my personal blogging on this site, I’ve written both long- and short-form blog articles and slideshows on a variety of topics.
Health Care
Clinician Today: EHR Microchips: The Past, Present, and Future
DigiClinic: Telemedicine Is Advancing the Delivery of Urgent Care
Clinician Today: Healthcare Trend Alert: Group Medical Visits and How They Affect Care
Content Marketing
The Content Standard: From the Golden Age to Brand Journalism: Where Are We Now?
Theatre
Playwrights’ Perspective: Alum Colleen Hughes Responds to ‘The Millennials Project’
Family/Parenting at FamilyEducation.com
The Top 10 Video Games for the 2017 Holiday Season
10 Cute Couple’s Halloween Costumes for 2017
10 Family-Friendly TV Shows to Watch This Fall
Total Solar Eclipse 2017: What to Know and How to View It Safely
3 Quick and Easy Fourth of July Crafts
The Best 2017 Summer Movies for Kids
Common Core Math: How to Help When Your Child’s Homework Gives You Anxiety
Top Prom Dress Trends for 2017
Celebrate National Superhero Day With Your Own Little Superhero
21 Free Educational Apps for Kids
Best Educational Apps for Kids of All Ages
6 Tips for Dealing With Your Teen’s ‘Tude
5 Fun Activities to Celebrate Women’s History Month With Your Child
Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick?
St. Patrick’s Day Overload: How Much Is Too Much?
Planning Your Disney World Vacation: What’s Changed Since You Were a Kid?
The Best TV Shows for Kids on Streaming Services
Beyond Dr. Seuss: 8 Best Rhyming Books for Kids
Community Service Ideas for Kids of All Ages (for the Holiday Season and Beyond)
Top Kids’ Video Games for the 2016 Holidays
This Year’s Top Holiday Gifts for Girls
Editing
Copyediting
Quimbee: Case-brief videos, January 2021–October 2023
—Coordinated with attorney staff authors, instructional designers, graphic designers, and narrators to nurture legal educational videos from scripting through publication.
Sheridan Journal Services: Molecular Therapy Family of Journals, August 2017–March 2021
—Copyedited research articles in genetics, medicine, and biotechnology for house style and grammar. Maintained tight 48-hour deadlines.
American Society of Plant Biologists: Plant Physiology and The Plant Cell July 2016–March 2021
—Copyedited research articles in plant science for house style and grammar.
Cell Press: Neuron, Cell, and Cell Metabolism, 2004–2013
—Copyedited research articles and press releases in cell biology, neurology, and metabolic research for house style and grammar. Enhanced journal cover art files with Photoshop. Updated and maintained journals’ homepages. Assisted in journal management and training of new copyeditors.
Developmental Editing
Skyword: Editorial Manager, July 2013–July 2016
—Edited, researched, proofread, and fact checked web-optimized articles for business, technology, health care, and lifestyle brands. Recruited, trained, and sent regular feedback and revision requests to freelance writers to ensure brand voice, tone, house style, and clarity.
—See samples of sites I shaped the editorial strategy for and/or edited articles for:
Familiar with Chicago and AP styles; SEO; CMS; eXtyles; some html and Photoshop
Colleen M. Hughes 