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Julia's Bio

I love words. And punctuation. And tea, but that's another story. 

In fact, I love words and punctuation so much that I work as a professional writer, editor, and proofreader. I am the owner of Temlyn Writing & Editing Services, where I provide writing & editing services for various clients; I am also the Editor-in-Chief of Writers Remember and All About Musicals. 

The highlight of my career thus far?I was recently interviewed on NPR’s (National Public Radio) The Bryant Park Project as a guest grammarian.

I maintain my own blogs, Mrs. Write Right, Word Therapist (aka Writer-Editor) and All About Musicals, in addition to blogging professionally for b5media at Hollywood Birthday, a celebrity birthday blog. 

I love working online, but it is nice to see one's own name in print once in a while, isn't it? Therefore, I'm also a staff writer for Sugar Land Magazine (a local glossy) and Sugar Land Life (a local guide for newcomers).

In addition to writing and editing, I enjoy building and moderating online communities. 

Some of my previous community building involved working as a Senior Community Moderator for several Wetpaint sites based on books from Sasquatch Publishing, including Nancy Pearl's Book Lust, which grew from a single member to more than 1300 under my leadership, and continues to thrive. I also worked as an Online Community Builder/Moderator for WEGO Health, a consumer health network.

I also enjoy being a forum moderator at one of the greatest forums for writers, Absolute Write.

I have been writing and editing since I could read, as my family and friends will attest– long before I received my B.A. in English. My topics of specialty include marriage, relationships, musical theatre, entertainment, mental health, women’s health, and health & beauty. I have been published both online and in print, and enjoy writing articles, essays, and poetry– I even have a few books in the works! My personal essay “A Walk in the Clouds” is featured in Stories of Strength, a compilation of writings by the members of Absolute Write, the proceeds of which benefit disaster victims.

I reside with my husband in Houston, Texas, and can be contacted at julia@temlynwriting.com.

Note: For more information on Stories of Strength click here, or to order, click here.

 

Awards:

Bachelor of Arts in English; minors in Communications and Theology

Awarded 2nd place in the Free Verse poetry category of the Nature Coast (Florida) branch of the National League of American Pen Women for my poem "Vertigo" (April 2002).

Memberships:

Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society

The Christian PEN (The Christian Proofreaders and Editors Network)

e-mint, The Association of Online Community Professionals

Fellowship of Christian Writers

Christian Writers Group, Int'l

Freelance Writing Organization, Int'l

Numerous vocal awards and recognitions

Activities & More:

Worked in writing lab while in college, working one-on-one with students needing proofreading and editing done.

Member of campus' prestigious & elite hospitality team, Philoxenia, at my alma mater, upon recommendation by the English Department Chairman. (We gave complimentary guided tours to prospective students and their families. Participation in Philoxenia was a prestigious honor, as only one or two students were selected per department. Students were recommended by department chairmen.)

Member of the editorial staff  for The Oracle, my alma mater's literary review

Member of the selection committee  for The Oracle

Publicist for The Oracle's on- and off-campus events (PR & advertising work)

Contributor for The Oracle, as well as for my previous university's literary review

Awarded Philoxenia Scholarship during senior year

Awarded Pathway Press Scholarship during sophomore year

Awarded Dean's Scholarship upon acceptance to college, based on my ACT scores