Elizabeth Willse
ewillse@gmail.com
Objective: Seeking freelance writing opportunities.
Writing Credits: My writing has appeared in numerous publications, including ChelseaNow and Women’s Health magazine, as well as the Newark Star-Ledger and on the nonprofit website Women’s Voices For Change.
Contributing Editor December 2008- present
- Researching, writing, and finding supplementary media for twice-weekly news mixes.
- Promoting site and driving up site traffic using social media resources.
- Contributing features articles, interviews, and other content.
Books Columnist August 2008-present
- Book Briefs: Billie Jean King and A Midwife’s Memoir: January 14, 2009 (Two book reviews of memoirs.)
- Jessica Lange on the Other Side of the Camera: December 18, 2008 (Story on Jessica Lange’s new book of photographs, and book signing.)
- “Author Robin Gaby Fisher Talks to WVFC About Achieving Her Lifelong Dream With a Searing Story.” October 31, 2008. (Author Interview.)
- “Book Review: ‘The Writing Class’ Will Please Adrenaline Junkies.” Aug 12, 2008. (Review of “The Writing Class” by Jincy Willett)
Freelance writer and book reviewer for the Newark Star-Ledger, Newark, N.J. 2000-present:
“A new wall of sound” July 10, 2009 (Review of “Ripped” by Greg Kot)
“Dean Koontz ratchets up fear with tale of anger and obsession with ‘Relentless’”
(review of “Relentless” by Dean Koontz.) 6/26/09
“The First Puppy: Some Advice for the Obamas.” (Factors for any family to consider before puppy adoption.) Feature for Parental Guidance Today section. 11/18/2008. 961 words
“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky.”
(Halloween books round-up.) 10/26/2008 710 words.
“Five Tales That Are a Treat For Dog Lovers.” (Round-Up of Dog Books. ) 10/19/08 834 words.
“AOL And I Move On.” (Op-Ed piece remembering the origins of America Online.) August 9, 2008. 970 Words.
“The Peaceful Poseur.” July 14. (Review of “Fear and Yoga in New Jersey,” by Debra Galant)
“Summer Reading for Kids.” June 29, 830 words. (Round-up of new read-aloud, independent reader, and YA books.)
“Clashing cultures and shifting allegiances.” June 8, 2008. 518 words. (Review of “The Gift of Rain” by Tan Twan Eng.)
“Memorable moms: Miss Lillian’s well-lived life” May 11, 2008. 537 words.
(Review of “A Remarkable Mother” by Jimmy Carter)
“International Relations.” April 20, 2008. 529 words.
(Review of “The English American” by Alison Larkin)
“An 18th-century Indiana Jones.” April 6, 2008. 518 words.
(Review of “The Rosetta Key,” by William Dietrich.)
“Mystery.” March 16, 2008. 155 words.
(Short review of “Wit’s End” by Karen Joy Fowler)
“Gangland suspense is a riveting read.” March 2, 2008. 463 words.
(Review of “Last Call,” by James Grippando.)
“Stories of Love and Romance.” February 10, 2008. 547 words.
(Review of “Listening Is an Act of Love,” edited by Dave Isay.)
“Swift, but not too deep.” January 6, 2008. 333 words.
(Review of “The 6 Sacred Stones,” by Matthew Reilly.)
“10th century foxes.” December 23, 2007. 447 words.
(Review of “Gentlemen of the Road,” by Michael Chabon)
“Life After Hogwarts- Some Books To Further Your Study Of Magical Worlds.”
July 26, 2007. 1042 words. (Survey of genre fiction similar to Harry Potter)
“Fragile Things: Book Review.” October 16, 2006. 315 words.
(Review of Neil Gaiman short story collection.)
“It’s Only Rock and Roll (But I like It)” September 28, 2002. 675 words.
(Op-Ed about the generation gap between Rolling Stones fans.)
“As the world turns — For a twenty-something, time and space didn’t lessen the appeal of
‘E.T.,’ just changed it.”
April 24, 2002. 858 words. (Op-ed about 20th Anniversary of “E.T.”)
“Noteworthy Irish Disc-overies” March 15, 2002. 547 words
(Capsule reviews of noteworthy Celtic rock)
“The ‘Time Warp’ – Broadway style: New show whets appetites of ‘Rocky Horror’ cultists.”
November 24, 2000. 729 words. (Theatrical review of “The Rocky Horror Show.”)
- Published poet, in several literary journals.
- Intern and Columnist for New Jersey Online, Jersey City, N.J., summer 1998.
- Weekly web column tied to the inaugural Munchmobile Project
Education:
- BARUCH COLLEGE, New York, N.Y. – Human Resources Management Certificate 2005.
- VASSAR COLLEGE- B.A. 2001. Major: Anthropology.
Additional Work Experience:
- Personal trainer: New York Sports Club, New York, N.Y. 2001-present
- Assistant Executive Recruiter: Knightsbridge Advisors, New York, N.Y. 2006-2007
