I am a nationally published writer and editor who began her career as a deadline-driven editor. Serving mainly as managing editor for a variety of magazines, I thrived on setting and meeting deadlines. However, my passion for writing took me above and beyond the call of duty as a managing editor. Sure, I can meet deadlines and copy edit, but I also found myself serving as senior editor, working with freelancers to develop stories (reworking those stories when not quite what was expected) and developing my own award-winning copy.

Now here I am, providing the same dedication to deadlines while delivering compelling stories to magazines like Vegetarian Times, Arthritis Today, Travelgirl, Points North and Pregnancy & NEwborns, as well as trusted websites like WebMD. I specialize in lifestyle topics, covering travel (I'm a member of the Society of American Travel Writers), health and fitness, arts and entertainment and general interest, but am never afraid to tackle a new subject. And editing is never too faraway, as I continue to provide these services to magazine and book publishers, most recently to "Alternative Treatments for Arthritis: An A to Z Guide" and the Atlanta edition of the "LilaGuide."

Want to learn more? Contact me at lissa@lissapoirot.com.