Resume
Terri Rimmer
Freelance Writer with 40 Years of Journalism Experience
Accomplished Journalist & Writer
Passion for storytelling and creative writing
Inspired writer with more than 35 years of journalism experience and over
600 articles published by newspapers, magazines, and websites in both a
freelance and full-time staff writer capacity.
Areas of expertise include:
Research | Interviewing | Creative Writing | Editing | Proofreading |
Publishing | Reporting
Notable Publications:
Medium, Fifty is the New Fifty, Associated Content, Thrive Global, The
Cut, Marietta Daily Journal, The Times Georgian, The Dog Writers Association,
Storyhouse, The Mighty, Yahoo, Jacksonville Magazine, The Clay Today, Florida
Times Union, Jacksonville Arts Mania, Child Advocates of Tarrant County, San
Diego Gay & Lesbian Times, Brave Love, Booklocker
Awards & Grants:
Won “Media Award” (2007) & “Local Attraction Award”
— Associated Content Website
Won “Volunteer of America” Award (1997) — The Preparation for
Adult Living (PAL) Program
Won “Florida Press Association Award” (1991) — Series of articles
on prayer & Bible reading in the schools.
Grants received — Change, Inc. (2005); PEN American Writer’s Fund, New
York City (2002)
Awarded Journalism Scholarship — University of West Georgia, Carrollton,
GA (1987)
Professional Writing Experience
Websites:
NAMI
Freelance writer (Dec 2023-Present)
Freelance Writer (May 2022-Present)
Associated Content (Purchased by Yahoo Voices), Denver,
CO
Freelance Writer (Aug. 2003 – 8/2015)
Education:
Studied Mass Communications at University of West Georgia, Carrollton,
GA
Minor in English | 4.0 in Major
Served as Editor; Assistant News Editor; Beat Reporter; Staff Writer
& Typesetter for The West Georgian
Community Affiliations
- American Lung
Association of the Central States | Volunteer, Diamond of Hope
Gala (2005)
- Pancreatic
Cancer Action Network | Volunteer (2005 – 2006)
- American Cancer
Society | Volunteer, Relay for Life Event (2003)
- Child Advocates
of Tarrant County, Volunteer, (1996-1997)
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