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Specialty Subjects : Business, Health, Science, Environment, Education, Lifestyles, Profiles, Real Estate, Social Issues, Aerospace & Defense, Accessibility, Aging, Cancer, Dentistry, Entrepreneurship, Family Violence, Gender Issues, Historic Preservation, Landscaping, LGBTQ+ Advocacy, Native Gardening, Nursing, Parenting, Tennis, Underserved Populations, Children's Books, Book Publishing, Moderating Panels, Motivational Speaking, Developmental Editing, Ghostwriting

Book Credits : How to Publish Your Children's Book, second edition Extreme Weather , New York: Rosen Publishing (Six books: The weird ways of the weather events Tornados, Blizzards, Hurricanes, Heatwaves and Droughts, Electrical Storms and Hail for elementary school readers.) Maki ng Their Mark: Women in Science and Medicine , New York: Rosen Publishing (Six books: Biographies of Elizabeth Blackwell, Marie Curie, Margaret Mead, Rachel Carson, Jane Goodall and Mae C. Jemison for elementary school readers.) Making Their Mark: Women in Sports , New York: Rosen Publishing (Six books: Biographies of Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Kristi Yamaguchi, Bonnie Blair, Gabrielle Reece, Monica Seles and Sheryl Swoopes for elementary school readers.) Great Hispanics of Our Time , New York: Rosen Publishing (Six books: Henry Cisneros, Roberto Clemente, Joan Baez, Jaime Escalante, Selena Perez and Ellen Ochoa; biographies written under the pseudonym of Maritza Romero for elementary school readers.) Bulimia: The Secret Cycle of Bingeing and Purging, New York: Rosen Publishing. Part of a teen health series on eating disorder prevention, which examines the complicated causes and recovery. Watts Riots , California: Lucent Books. One in a series of books for high schoolers about events in world history that didn't get a lot of recognition at the time in which they occurred. This covers the events of the summer of 1965. Family Violence , California: Lucent Books. One in an overview series for high schoolers about social issues they might be studying. This one examines the multifaceted dynamics of the topic. World Hunger , California: Lucent Books. (A New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age selection) An overview for high schoolers of the complexities of crisis-induced and chronic hunger worldwide. The Pueblo Indians , New York: Chelsea House. Part of a series for middle schoolers about the history of Native Americans with the intention of honoring their heritage and the long-standing impacts on society. As well as ghostwriting nonfiction topics—like health, science, business, social issues, parenting and autobiographies—and fiction including adult, young adult, middle grade and picture books.

Enter your professional bio here : I'm an experienced, award-winning journalist for Newsday, AARP, the USTA and over 50 other media outlets and businesses (see complete list). I'm also an editor and publisher, having created multiple print publications—including my own award-winning magazine and website, Long Island Parent—and the author of over 40 books. So I have a distinctive view of journalism-related products, including magazines, newspapers, marketing materials and books.When it comes to what I write, while for more than 20 years parenting was my main beat, I now focus on business, health, science, the environment, education, lifestyles, profiles, real estate and social issues as both a writer and as an editor. My skillset includes: telling the stories of ordinary people who do extraordinary things; articulating complex terminology and explanations for the average reader; reporting on cutting-edge research, award-winning programs and the ground-breaking faculty and alumni of universities; keeping in mind trends, costs and what's just plain fun to learn about; consumer research; and highlighting important issues and people who are advocating for change. In addition, I know what editors are looking for from journalists because I've been involved in all aspects of print publishing. I've managed editorial products from the concept stage to working with an editorial team, including assigning, editing and writing. Further, I've managed art and production teams—trafficking is a challenge I enjoy—as well as interfaced with vendors, including printers and distributors. I also have experience managing advertising sales teams and understand how both sides of the business need and can benefit each other. I'm an excellent mentor and manager who can create editorial teams who work cohesively to produce award-winning content. That might have something to do with my 20-plus years as a college journalism professor. But it's also just who I am: I believe in inspiring and empowering people who want to be journalists and writers in the career I love. I'm also the author of 38 nonfiction books for children ranging from biographies and science books to social issues, and two for adults, including How to Publish Your Children's Book (Second Edition). Also, I'm a ghostwriter for book topics like health, science, business, social issues, parenting and autobiographies—and fiction including adult, young adult, middle grade and picture books. I also have experience in book publishing as a developmental editor and copy editor.I'm very comfortable in front of an audience. As an author and journalist, I'm frequently invited to speak at writers' conferences, including the American Society of Journalists and Authors, as well as libraries, schools and book events. I've also done guest spots on radio, TV and podcasts. One of the benefits of my career is that every day I get to talk to people who teach me something new that I then craft into writing that can make an impact on readers and those who have shared their stories and expertise with me. Entrust me with your assignments and experience my skills, reliability and enthusiasm. Learn more at https://lizaburby.com/

Writing Credits : Newsday, The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, The Dallas Morning News, The Tampa Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Long Island Press, Sun-Sentinel, The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, AARP magazine, Adelphi magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Child, Country Journal, First for Women,
HC & G, Hofstra University, In Touch, Ladies’ Home Journal, Long Island Parent, McCall’s, National Council of Jewish Women Journal, Newsday’s Parents & Children, Parenting, Parents, Sesame Street Parents, Stony Brook Magazine, The World, Weddings, Woman’s Day, Working Mother, World Tennis, Writer’s Digest, Young Dancer (monthly column, Ask Liza)

Awards and Recognition : Reporter of the Year, second place, The Press Club of Long Island Media Awards, 2025 Public Relations Professionals of Long Island Outstanding Media Award, 2022 The Press Club of Long Island Media Awards, First, Second and Third Place Best Magazine Opinion/Best Feature Magazine/Newspaper Article, 1996-2025. Parenting Publications of America, Gold Award for Travel Writing, 2006-2011. Parenting Publications of America, Silver Award for Feature Writing, 2005-2011. Parenting Publications of America, Bronze Award for Feature Writing, 2003-2004. New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age 1996, World Hunger.

Skills (Select all that apply) : Annual reports, Articles, Books, Brochures, Coaching, Conference/meeting coverage, Content marketing, Copywriting, Curriculum, Editing, Essays, Feature writing, Ghostwriting, Media relations, News, Profiles, Project management, Publication management, Q&A, Web copy

List any memberships you have with other organizations : Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Society of Professional Journalists
Press Club of Long Island
Media Bistro