Writing CV — Patricia Martin

Patricia M. Martin

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor, New York Law School, 2008, New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Eastern University, 2004, Wayne, PA

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Creative Writing (contemporary fiction, creative non-fiction); Essays (personal and opinion); Journalism and Interviews; Copywriting; Legal Writing (web content; contracts, motions, petitions, pleadings, internal policies, and procedures)

WRITING EXPERIENCE

Creative Writer, Self-employed, 2018 to Present

Write fiction, including novels and short stories. Publication of five short stories for sexual wellness brand, MMURE; short story published in Midnight & Indigo. Forthcoming anthology short story.

Freelance Writer & Editor, Self-employed, 2016 to Present

Write articles on a freelance basis for various publications. Topics include literature, pop culture, identity, relationships, wellness, and socio-political issues. Published in The Glam Femme*inist, Shine Text, Go Magazine, Black Girl Nerds, AZ Magazine, 5 Best Things, Modest Truth Mag, She Cult Fall E-Zine, Color Bloq, MMURE, Rooted in Rights, SOULE.LGBT, QTYPE Magazine, Tagg Magazine, TechRadar, and the Chicago Tribune. Book review featured in 21Ninety. Former product copywriter at BestReviews. Former QA Editor at ILoveSEO.com. Ghostwriter at Time Life – Life Book Memoirs. Deputy Editor at Write My Wrongs LLC.

Founder, Writer & Editor, The Glam Femme*inist Blog, 2016 to Present

Write and edit content for The Glam Femme*inist, a lifestyle blog that covers topics such as feminism, culture, social commentary, activism, travel, entertainment, and fashion. Develop strong, visible social media presence and develop concepts with viral potential. Other duties include internet, HTML, and desktop publishing using WordPress and Square Space. Featured by the UK Press Association in BT.com, DapperQ - Hi Femme, Go Mag, QWEAR, and LGBTQ Nation. Created “Femme Voices” interview series, where queer women and people of color are featured weekly.

Content Creator & Editor, The Glam Femme Writing Services, 2016 to Present

Curate and create online content, including biographies and about pages, using SEO best practices. Proofread and edit content and materials for various publications and organizations. Well-versed in WordPress and Squarespace.

Copy Editor, The Runaway Experience, 2015 to 2019

Reviewed and edited in-house online projects and proofread copy for proper grammar and usage.

Attorney, Legal Writer & Editor, 2010 to Present

Draft and edit legal and financial documentation, compliance documentation, policies and procedures, internal documentation, brand copy, training material, and marketing material. Consulted at institutions such as S&P Global, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley. Drafted and edited legal agreements for various companies and organizations. Acted as compliance content editor for CBD health and beauty brand, CBDfx. Legal Writer for Helix Internet Marketing Experts. Legal Content Editor/Moderator at Internet Brands.

PUBLICATIONS

“Cultural Appropriation: What it is, What it is Not, and Why It Matters,” AZ Magazine, July 2016 and Modest Truth Mag, Summer 2017

“My Feminine Experience,” She Cult E-Zine, Fall 2016

“The 5 Best Bottomless, Boozy Brunches in Brooklyn, NY,” 5BestThings.com, March 2017

“What Steven Universe Can Teach Us About Queerness, Gender Identity, and Feminism,” Black Girl Nerds, April 2017

“Addressing Your Mental Health is a Form of Resistance,” AZ Magazine, September 2017

“Coming Out When Your Queerness is Invisible,” AZ Magazine, October 2017

“5 Ways to Put Self-Love Into Action,” Shine Text, November 2017

“It’s Complicated: Are You Ready to Be Friends with Your Ex?” GO Magazine, November 2017

“Raw and Exposed: How Dating Apps are a Modern Adventure of Self-Discovery,” GO Magazine, November 2017

“Why It’s Brave to Go at Your Own Pace,” Shine Text, February 2018

“Creativity to Resistance and Back Again: Making Safe Spaces for Black Queer and Trans Women,” Color Bloq fka EFNIKS, February 2018