Jenny Zappala
writer, journalist, content creator

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• http://biznik.com/members/jenny-zappala/about

As an independent writer and journalist, I offer original writing, reporting, research and media expertise. My specialty is fact-driven storytelling that celebrates personality and purpose. I love writing about people doing amazing, productive things in business, community, technology and the arts.

Check out my latest work! "Lake Chelan Love Nest: Small Space Means Amour," 425 Magazine, Jan./Feb., a house feature about an over-water cabin "Relatively Speaking: The marriage of a family," 425 Magazine, Jan./Feb., a feature about blending in-laws peacefully and joyously before, during and after marriage. "Fabulous Fifties: Welcome to Bellevue's Hilltop Neighborhood," 425 Magazine, Nov./Dec....[more]

As an independent writer and journalist, I offer original writing, reporting, research and media expertise. My specialty is fact-driven storytelling that celebrates personality and purpose. I love writing about people doing amazing, productive things in business, community, technology and the arts.

Check out my latest work! "Lake Chelan Love Nest: Small Space Means Amour," 425 Magazine, Jan./Feb., a house feature about an over-water cabin "Relatively Speaking: The marriage of a family," 425 Magazine, Jan./Feb., a feature about blending in-laws peacefully and joyously before, during and after marriage. "Fabulous Fifties: Welcome to Bellevue's Hilltop Neighborhood," 425 Magazine, Nov./Dec., a house feature about a Mid-century modern home and its vibrant, intentional surrounding community "Fallen Heroes: Soldiers live on through art," 425 Magazine, Nov./Dec., a profile of artist Michael G. Reagan and his lifelong mission to honor U.S. soldiers who die in Iraq & Afghanistan "Healthy Home: A Snoqualmie family goes Green", 425 Magazine, Sept./Oct. 2008, a house feature about an ultra Green home "The Brighter Side of Bankruptcy: How Small Businesses Can Survive Bankruptcy", Seattle Business Monthly, Sept. 2008 "Strong Hearts: Making Medical Differences Around the World", 425 Magazine, July/August, a profile of nurse Janey Pinneo of Issaquah and Medical Teams International, where Pinneo volunteers "Home is where her ART is", 425 Magazine, July/August, a profile about Kirkland artist Rebecca DeVere "Moviegoers get wound up over the Watchmen," msnbc.com, July 22, 2008, (www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25801212/), an entertainment feature about the original graphic novel's significant, but sometimes hidden life in comic books, pop culture and, yes, 'serious literature' "Taking Charge of Change, Seattle Business Monthly, 2008, (http://preview.tinyurl.com/zappala-SBM-agentofchange), profile of Ian McKelvie, an extreme adventure retreat organizer guru for global companies

Need a story? Need expertise? Let's talk. Primarily, I write and create content for news Web sites, magazines, trade publications, newspapers and multimedia projects. I am comfortable working solo or as part of a team.

Want more background? My roots are in old school and new school journalism. I learned my craft working as a daily general assignment reporter at the Daily World (Aberdeen, Wash.) under the direction of Senior Editor John Hughes, who is now chief historian the Washington State Legacy project. Most recently, I worked as editor of the Lynnwood/Mountlake Terrace Enterprise, and reported on nearly everything within city limits: business, entertainment, government, law enforcement, lifestyle, profiles and technology. My new media experience grew from my interdisciplinary degree at Western Washington University, Fairhaven College, titled: "Journalism, Publishing and Web Content Development." Later, I completed a new media fellowship with the Newspaper Association of America.

For more information, writing samples, clips or references, please drop me a line at jlzappala @ gmail.com. I'd be happy to help.

Note: Thanks to www.studiobportraits.com for my photo. [less]

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  From Patricia Anderson

  Given on Thu Oct 16, 2008.

  Jenny is very professional but also very supportive. I got exactly the insight I needed to move my writing forward...[more]

  Jenny is very professional but also very supportive. I got exactly the insight I needed to move my writing forward. She knows her stuff. A super experience! Thanks!   [less]
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  From Nancy Hanauer

  Given on Fri Aug 15, 2008.

  Before I ever even met Jenny in person, she very generously offered her time and expertise to help me polish...[more]

  Before I ever even met Jenny in person, she very generously offered her time and expertise to help me polish up a press release and gain more national attention for my business. Her insight and knowledge of the publishing industry and how to be spotlighted in the media helped me create the best press release possible, and I’m confident that her suggestions and encouragement will make an impact for further success for Hop to Signaroo. Thanks again, Jenny!    [less]