Jennifer Davis Rash, who is slated to become the first female editor of The Alabama Baptist, the third largest newspaper in the state, told Alabama Media Professionals her challenge will be keeping the publication relevant. During AMP’s monthly meeting on May 10, Rash said she’s standing on the shoulders of the many editors who have come before her since The Alabama Baptist was founded in 1843 and, although she looks different, her task is the same. “I’m sure what was relevan

Collaboration with freelance writers produces great content for community magazines, said Madoline Markham, editor of three Birmingham-area publications, during a presentation at Alabama Media Professionals’ monthly meeting Feb. 8. Freelancers can help community / lifestyle publications meet a goal of covering all neighborhoods, demographics and interest groups, continued Markham, who edits Homewood Life, Mountain Brook Magazine and Vestavia Hills Magazine, all three of which

Herb Patterson's profile on the Alabama Media Professionals' website says he's retired and an artist. But the skill that made an Alabama construction company hire him is writing, particularly Herb's experience in technical writing--or at least, not travel writing. Herb has his professional profile on AMP's new Find a Freelancer section of the association's website and is helping the FAF team to spread the word about this resource. The company did an online search for "freelan

Available for freelance writing work. Based in the Birmingham area. Dianna Bai s a sponsored content writer for Alabama Media Group / AL.com and also consults for clients in a variety of industries. She has been the lead writer for Kahuna, a pioneer in marketing technology, and head of marketing for a global logistics firm both in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dianna also assisted Dr. Condoleezza Rice with the writing of her New York Times bestselling memoirs. A former Fulbrigh

Available for freelance writing work. Based in the Birmingham area. Sandra Bearden's experience includes newspaper reporting, teaching journalism at Samford University, and corporate public relations. As a freelancer, she has written articles for many different publications in the Birmingham area. She has also authored or co-authored two books: There's a Clown in All of Us and Images of America: Trussville. Three primary areas of expertise: Writing News Features, Writing Pers

Available for more freelance work. Based in Birmingham. Patricia‘s articles have appeared in Our House, Birmingham Baby, One Voice, Over the Mountain Journal, Family Journal, Child Times, The Huntsville Times, Clarion-Ledger, Jackson Daily News, Mississippi Business Journal and other publications. She has journalism degree and has been a newspaper and magazine writer and editor. Currently, she’s the marketing director for a national commercial real estate mortgage company, in