I love to tell stories and paint with words, but I also take my role as an editor, which makes me essentially the final step between product and public, quite seriously. Throughout my career, I've covered myriad subjects, blending my journalistic skills with a wide-ranging knowledge base. As an editor, I specialize in copy editing, headline writing, and page design, all while helping writers maintain their unique voices to make their writing truly shine. I've been fortunate to work in multiple roles across newspapers and as a freelance writer, diving into topics from aromatherapy to legal issues and local true crime. Juggling many tasks in small teams has sharpened my versatility and dedication. Whether managing entertainment sections, designing pages, or ghostwriting books, I find joy in making stories accessible and engaging.

Brenda Neugent

I love to tell stories and paint with words, but I also take my role as an editor, which makes me essentially the final step between product and public, quite seriously. Throughout my career, I've covered myriad subjects, blending my journalistic skills with a wide-ranging knowledge base. As an editor, I specialize in copy editing, headline writing, and page design, all while helping writers maintain their unique voices to make their writing truly shine. I've been fortunate to work in multiple roles across newspapers and as a freelance writer, diving into topics from aromatherapy to legal issues and local true crime. Juggling many tasks in small teams has sharpened my versatility and dedication. Whether managing entertainment sections, designing pages, or ghostwriting books, I find joy in making stories accessible and engaging.

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I love to tell stories and paint with words, but I also take my role as an editor, which makes me essentially the final step between product and public, quite seriously. Throughout my career, I’ve covered myriad subjects, blending my journalistic skills with a wide-ranging knowledge base. As an editor, I specialize in copy editing, headline writing, and page design, all while helping writers maintain their unique voices to make their writing truly shine.

I’ve been fortunate to work in multiple roles across newspapers and as a freelance writer, diving into topics from aromatherapy to legal issues and local true crime. Juggling many tasks in small teams has sharpened my versatility and dedication. Whether managing entertainment sections, designing pages, or ghostwriting books, I find joy in making stories accessible and engaging.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance writer at Upwork and Indeed
April 1, 2009 - Present
Explored diverse topics including aromatherapy, medical marijuana, Broadway, art, CBD, legal issues, and the health benefits of spices, keeping writing projects fresh and engaging. Wrote for websites such as Broadwaytour.net, The Blast, CannaMD.com, and Diabetes Health. Ghostwrote several books and published two of my own on Amazon, including a zucchini cookbook and a local true crime story.
Entertainment writer and copy editor at Danville Register & Bee
April 30, 2009 - July 20, 2025
Managed and designed the weekly entertainment section, The SCENE, enhancing its appearance and readability. Produced daily entertainment pages and a feature section on health, food, and community stories. Took on substitute news editor roles, writing feature stories on regional arts and history, showcasing versatility across newsroom functions.
Features Editor at Green Bay News-Chronicle
June 30, 2005 - July 20, 2025
Led editorial content and design for weekly publications, including the entertainment section RAVE and the award-winning This Week. Wrote regular features addressing important community issues and highlighted local culture and diversity. Served as substitute news editor and was a dedicated team member in a small newsroom environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1987
High School Diploma at Nekoosa High School
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1983

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other