Lizzie Appel

Experience

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  California State University, Northridge

  Jan 2006 - Jun 2010

  Instructor

  Taught various sections of English and Writing, from remedial writing through more advanced writing about literature. Met with students and community members across all disciplines to help teach and assist them with writing in all genres and for multiple purposes. Created, designed and conducted workshops on various exams, both University-mandated and otherwise. Subjects included Creative Writing, Story Development, Writing Proficiency, and Academic Essay Writing. Collaborated with colleagues to promote, maintain and emphasize teamwork and unity amongst the consultants. Show less

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  Lizzie Vance - Writer, Editor, and Coach

  Jan 2007 - now

  Wordsmith, Writer, Writing Coach, and Editor

  Freelance writer, editor, and writing coach. Collaborator and ghostwriter of myriad book projects. Created private writing intensives with international clients. Work featured on Huffington Post - Hawaii, as well as Sounds True, Hay House, and Amazon's Create Space. Various topics including personal growth and development, women's empowerment, business memoir, and Creativity.

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  Los Angeles Pierce College

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  College Instructor

  Taught multiple sections of writing, emphasizing strategies to approach professional discourse and rhetoric. Created and taught dynamic lesson plans and organized cooperative learning activities. Incorporated new texts into the standard curriculum. Classes ranged from Remedial English (Writing 096), to Writing 101: Freshman English.

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  Self Employed

  Feb 2011 - now

  Writer and Book Midwife
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  Round Table Companies

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2019

  Staff writer, lead editor, and team leader. Wrote, edited, and project managed a wide variety of non-fiction and fiction books at varying stages of development. Liaised between clients, management team, and C-suite to maintain clear internal and external communication. Helped develop and spearhead a refined workflow for company expansion and growth.

  • Writer, Coach, and Editor

    May 2017 - Feb 2019

  • Editorial Director

    Nov 2012 - Feb 2019

  • Staff Editor

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015