thinkstory
story analyst script supervisor, story analyst, continuity supervisor, screenwriter, script writer, Santa Monica, Los Angeles
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ABOUT LAURA: RESUME Think Story and LBM Editing Owner/Entrepreneur, 2005 – present - Specializes in book editing, story analysis, and script supervision. - Personal writing projects include historical novels, screenplays, and inspirational books. www.spirituality.com, Boston, MA Manager / Managing Editor, 2000 – 2005 - Oversaw all aspects of the site, including: editorial, online events, discussion boards, marketing, design and production. - Edited and approved all site content and features, facilitating the team's best thinking and upholding rigorous standards. - Coached team and managed to strengths in order to obtain best performance from all staff members. Writer, 1996 – 1999 - Freelance writer for several publications, with dozens of articles accepted for publication. - Edited for a weekly spirituality magazine. DA Campbell Co., Inc., Los Angeles, CA Editor, 1994 – 1996 - Edited magazine-length company research reports and all other written materials of this investment banking firm. - Developed company editorial standards and worked closely with management to implement. Creative Entertainment Services, Burbank, CA Office Manager, 1992 – 1994 - Wrote and designed sales materials and media kits for this entertainment marketing firm. - Read hundreds of scripts, looking for opportunities for clients.
EDUCATION - BS in Business Administration, Marketing concentration, English minor, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana; earned degree in three years. - Screenwriting course at Emerson College, Boston.     - Five-time attendee at Harvard's annual Nieman Narrative Journalism Conference. OTHER EXPERIENCE - Directed, written and produced for local community theater - Compiled contents for daily reading section of Reading Science and Health in a Year journal, published 2004 and now in multiple printings. - Wrote preface for gift book Inspiration for Life's Relationships, published 2002. - Authored 100 plus articles published The Christian Science Monitor, spirituality magazines and on www.spirituality.com.