Hello, I'm Dan Putterman, a scientist and writer with over 35 years of experience writing memoir, journalism, fiction and nonfiction for clients around the world. I ghostwrite and edit fiction and nonfiction, including memoir/biography and creative nonfiction, a.k.a. Sapiens style. I am a former Nature magazine international news correspondent. I've lived and worked all over Asia, first as a World Bank Consultant, later as a freelance writer, and I'm currently based in Bangkok. When called upon, I can bring a wicked double serving of precision and passion to any freelance writing project. You can view my portfolios at danielmarkcreative.com. I’m comfortable conducting video or on-site interviews, archival research, and synthesizing technical material into engaging, accessible prose. For example, my corporate history for Ben Line Group required some 80 interviews in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and Scotland, UK as well as a full week of archival research in Scotland. The result--a 50,000-word photobook chronicling the 200-year history of a venerable shipping company. You can view writing samples and clients' testimonials on my website, danielmarkcreative.com…

Daniel Mark Creative

Hello, I'm Dan Putterman, a scientist and writer with over 35 years of experience writing memoir, journalism, fiction and nonfiction for clients around the world. I ghostwrite and edit fiction and nonfiction, including memoir/biography and creative nonfiction, a.k.a. Sapiens style. I am a former Nature magazine international news correspondent. I've lived and worked all over Asia, first as a World Bank Consultant, later as a freelance writer, and I'm currently based in Bangkok. When called upon, I can bring a wicked double serving of precision and passion to any freelance writing project. You can view my portfolios at danielmarkcreative.com. I’m comfortable conducting video or on-site interviews, archival research, and synthesizing technical material into engaging, accessible prose. For example, my corporate history for Ben Line Group required some 80 interviews in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and Scotland, UK as well as a full week of archival research in Scotland. The result--a 50,000-word photobook chronicling the 200-year history of a venerable shipping company. You can view writing samples and clients' testimonials on my website, danielmarkcreative.com…

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Hello, I’m Dan Putterman, a scientist and writer with over 35 years of experience writing memoir, journalism, fiction and nonfiction for clients around the world.

I ghostwrite and edit fiction and nonfiction, including memoir/biography and creative nonfiction, a.k.a. Sapiens style. I am a former Nature magazine international news correspondent. I’ve lived and worked all over Asia, first as a World Bank Consultant, later as a freelance writer, and I’m currently based in Bangkok.

When called upon, I can bring a wicked double serving of precision and passion to any freelance writing project. You can view my portfolios at danielmarkcreative.com.

I’m comfortable conducting video or on-site interviews, archival research, and synthesizing technical material into engaging, accessible prose. For example, my corporate history for Ben Line Group required some 80 interviews in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and Scotland, UK as well as a full week of archival research in Scotland. The result–a 50,000-word photobook chronicling the 200-year history of a venerable shipping company.

You can view writing samples and clients’ testimonials on my website, danielmarkcreative.com

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Skills

Experience Level

Copywriting
Expert
Script
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Script Editor/Researcher at Smithsonian Networks
December 30, 2008 - December 30, 2008
Reversioned and edited a one-hour documentary script for South Sea Pearls; conducted original research and delivered a quick-turnaround edit; broadcast in 2009.
Research & Technical Writer at World Bank & other international development agencies & nonprofits
September 1, 1994 - August 31, 2000
Biotechnology consultant to numerous conservation projects in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Contributed specialized technical chapters to research reports
Freelance Journalist and Photographer at Self-Employed
September 1, 1990 - August 31, 2001
Published articles and photographs on international science and technology issues. Clients included Nature magazine in London. Assignments included short-form journalism, opinion pieces and long-form feature reporting.
Fiction Author - The God of Crooked Things at Self-employed
September 1, 2020 - Present
Wrote an 88,000-word historical fiction novel set in Jakarta, Indonesia on the eve of World War 2. Worked with 5 literary editors to learn the art of fiction. Currently marketing to literary agents and publishers. "An absorbing and fast-paced novel of war, romance, and espionage in WWII-era Indonesia." -Kirkus Reviews
Nonfiction Author - Scrubbing the Ganges at Self-employed
October 1, 2002 - August 31, 2005
Nonfiction book proposal about travels through India and Nepal, previously represented by Corcoran and Power Literary Agency of New York City.
Professional Nonfiction Book Editor at Daniel Mark Creative
August 1, 2023 - Present
Currently employed as a professional editor of nonfiction book-length manuscripts. See danielmarkcreative.com for testimonials.
Writer and Ghostwriter -- Memoir and Creative Nonfiction at Daniel Mark Creative
August 1, 2023 - Present
Currently self-employed as a freelance writer and ghostwriter
Writer and Ghostwriter -- Memoir and Creative Nonfiction at Daniel Mark Creative
August 1, 2023 - Present
Currently self-employed as a freelance professional writer and ghostwriter for numerous private memoir clients as well as corporate clients. All books feature extensive live interviews and background research: -35,000-word memoir for a Canadian client about her late father -55,000-word memoir for an American client about his unique life story in America & Thailand -55,000-word corporate history for a multinational corporate client telling the story of their 200 years in continuous operation, from Scotland to Asia. Included 200 curated photographs to accompany text Writing samples and client testimonials available at danielmarkcreative.com

Education

Ph.D. at Cornell University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1992
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals
September 1, 1992 - August 31, 1993
B.A. in Biology and Philosophy at Rutgers University
September 1, 1979 - May 1, 1983

Qualifications

Science, Engineering and Diplomacy Fellowship (AAAS)
September 1, 1993 - March 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Government
    paper The Last Capone

    Wrote a 55,000-word, first-person memoir for an American client based in Thailand. Captured
    client’s unique voice on the page utilizing his written notes supplemented by dozens of telephone
    interviews. Published in 2025.

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    paper The Phoenix of the Seas

    Published a 50,000-word corporate history for a client chronicling their 200 years in business. The
    project incorporated on-site interviews with 75 former and current employees located in Scotland,
    Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan, plus extensive archival research.

    The finished photo book covers the period from the Scottish Industrial Revolution of the early 19th century through to modern times in Asia, and includes some 200 photographs. Privately published by Birlinn Publishing in 2025 for corporate client.

    Writing sample available at danielmarkcreative.com

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