I am Valerie DeBenedette, an experienced health and
science writer. My work has appeared in magazines, newspapers, newsletters,
websites, and books. I have also created or written brochures and marketing
copy.
There are few areas of medicine that I have not
written on. In addition, I have written about health policy and politics, the
pharmaceutical industry, and the needs of caregivers. Although I specialize in
writing about health and medicine, I have also written about food, travel,
people, local government and politics, business, and humor.
If you are looking for a writer who turns out clear,
concise, informative and entertaining work, contact me. You can reach me at valdeben@comcast.net.
You can buy a copy of my book, Caffeine,
published by Enslow Publishing, at Barnes and
Noble.
I write frequently for Health Behavior News
Service, which is run by the Center for the Advancement of Health,
and Drug Topics Magazine, which is the leading
magazine for pharmacists and the pharmacy industry.
Currently, I am also blogging about some health
concerns of my own. You can read the blog (and add comments if you want) at Body
Parts.
When I am not writing, I am usually either reading,
knitting, or watching movies.
Here
is my resume:
Valerie DeBenedette
19
Roslyn Road
Lake
Carmel, NY 10512
E-mail:
valdeben@comcast.net
- Is an effective and experienced health and medical writer who is able to clearly convey complicated information.
- Has covered most areas of medicine and has also written about
health insurance concerns and regulatory and legislative matters.
- Has written for a wide range of publications including
newspapers, trade magazines, women’s magazines, consumer health magazines, and
newsletters, as well as a book for young people.
- Has also written public relations and publicity materials
such as newsletters, press releases, and brochures.
- Has written for a wide range of audiences, such as
physicians, pharmacists, patients, the general public, and young people and on
many topics, including people, business, food, exercise, and travel.
- Able to acquire new technical skills easily. Already
familiar with Windows and Macintosh platforms, as well as Microsoft Word,
WordPerfect, Quark, Excel, and FoxPro.
September 1986-present
Freelance writer.
Writes articles on health and medicine for Women's Day Specials, Cooking Light,
Health, McCall's, Modern Maturity, Sight; general articles for Guide
Publications, clinical medical articles for The Physician and Sportsmedicine,
Cosmetic Dermatology, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News, Orthopedics and
Sportsmedicine News, Cancer Reporter, National Cancer Bulletin, Clinical
Immunology Spectrum, and other medical publications; pharmaceutical trade
articles for Drug Topics, Drug Store News, Pharmacy Practice News, Hospital
Pharmacy Report, and other magazines.
March 1998-December 2001
Science Editor,
Medical Data Management (formerly Reliance Medical Information), 304 Taconic
Road, Greenwich, CT 06830. Wrote synopses for 48 Hours on Health and Medicine
(http://www.48hours.net ) and answered reader questions. Also conducted audio
interviews of health professionals on various topics.
1996
Caffeine (1996) for
Enslow Publishing.
1988-1992
Contributing
Editor, The Physician and Sportsmedicine.
1991-1998
Staff Writer, Part
-Time, Gannett Suburban Newspapers, 1825 Commerce St., Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
10598. Wrote Our Town column, news articles, and feature articles.
1984-1986
News Editor,
Medical Advertising News, 505 Eighth Ave., New York, NY. Wrote news and feature
articles on medical advertising and pharmaceutical industry.
1983-1984
Account Executive,
Daniel J. Edelman, Inc., 1775 Broadway, New York, NY. Wrote press releases, set
up media tours, contacted press representatives. Worked on Inderal, Betadine,
and Uniphyl accounts.
1982-1983
Staff Reporter,
Murray Communications, 95 Madison Ave., New York, NY. Wrote news articles for
Ophthalmology Times, Optometry Times, Cardiology Times, Dermatology Times, and
Urology Times.
1978-1982
Desk Editor, Senior
Desk Editor, Elsevier Science Publishing Co., 52 Vanderbilt Ave., New York, NY.
Copy edited seven science journals; proofread and dummied pages; handled art.
1976-1977
Copy Editor,
American Institute of Physics, 335 E. 45th St., New York, NY. Copyedited
Physical Review manuscripts.
B.S., 1976, Fairfield University, Fairfield,
CT. Major in Biology with minor in Chemistry. Extensive liberal arts
background.
Member, National Association of Science
Writers
References and writing samples available on request.