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I'm a Seattle-based freelance writer, editor and photographer specializing in travel, sustainable lifestyles, natural foods and outdoor recreation.
PROFESSIONAL WRITING
My writing is lively, insightful and well-researched. I breathe life into my stories through interesting anecdotes, finely tuned metaphors and thoughtful dialogue. I allow the reader to "step into my shoes" through vivid details and an in-the-moment style. And, having worn an editor's shoes, I thoroughly understand the need for stories to be accurate, timely and targeted.
I'm currently co-writing the guidebook Wanderlust and Lipstick: Traveling with Kids, by Globe Trekker Press.
Publications carrying my stories include Alaska Airlines Magazine, AAA Journey, AAA Going Places, Horizon Air Magazine, Seattle Woman Magazine and Sea Kayaker Magazine, as well as GoWorldTravel.com.
EXPERT EDITING
With more than a decade of professional experience as a copy editor and managing editor at in-flight and travel magazines, I have a thorough understanding of what it takes to produce finely honed, accurate, appropriate text for a variety of publications. Communication is key to any publishing project, and my clients agree that I'm easy to work with and a strong communicator.
I'm currently the proofreader for Sea Kayaker Magazine, and I recently edited the guidebook Wanderlust and Lipstick: The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo, by Globe Trekker Press (2007).
DETAILED RESEARCH
I have a reputation for thorough research, and am meticulous about crafting pieces with accurate, up-to-date information. I was recently the sole researcher for Michelin Green Guide: British Columbia & the Rockies, to be published December 2008.
SKILLFUL PHOTOGRAPHY
My photographs have been published in newspapers, magazines and books, as well as online, in forums ranging from the Los Angeles Times to Lexus's website, Lexus.com. My strengths include solid composition and an eye for detail, as well as striking imagery. For a quick glance at my photography, please see the images at the top of each of my web pages, and be sure to visit my photo gallery.
Leslie Forsberg
Freelance Writer and Editor
"Leslie is a skilled and attentive writer and editor who places a priority on creating well-crafted articles, meeting deadlines and maintaining open and positive channels of communication. Top Qualities: Great Results, On Time, Creative"
— Paul Clarke, associate editor, Alaska Airlines Magazine
“I hired Leslie as an editor for my book, Wanderlust and Lipstick: The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo. Leslie's recommendations and vision helped shape the book into a complete and thorough final product. She was detail oriented, organized and had an excellent concept of the big picture from the beginning. Leslie's approach is kind, yet precise and direct, and she was skillful at coaxing creativity, personality and details out of me.”
— Beth Whitman, author, Wanderlust and Lipstick
Watch for Wanderlust and Lipstick: Traveling with Kids, a guidebook filled with whimsy and practical advice, by Leslie Forsberg and Michelle Duffy, to be published March 2009 by Globe Trekker Press.
