Diane O’Connell, a writer and editor with 25 years of book and magazine experience, has worked as an editor at Random House, Sesame Workshop, and Family Life, has written over 200 articles for national publications, and is the author or co-author of five books. She is co-author, with Sanford L. Braver, PhD, of the groundbreaking, critically acclaimed book, Divorced Dads: Shattering the Myths (Tarcher/Putnam), which was the subject of a 20/20 report by John Stossel. She is also the author of Strong Force: The Story of Physicist Shirley Ann Jackson and People Person: The Story of Sociologist Marta Tienda (Joseph Henry Press/Scholastic), Your Two-Year-Old: The Trusted Resource to Help Your Child Advance, Achieve, Succeed (St. Martin’s Press) and the bestselling Decorative Paint and Faux Finishes (Sunset Books). Diane has also been on the forefront of the newest media, recently as Creative Director for ABC News English, a series of 12 interactive DVDs (Disney Publishing Worldwide), an advanced English-language learning program marketed internationally. Diane is a four-time recipient of the Educational Press Award for Excellence in Journalism, a two-time winner of the National Health Information Award, and a finalist for the National Writer’s Voice New Voice Award in Fiction, and is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. A sought-after speaker, Diane has conducted writing seminars and workshops throughout the country, including the Southwest Writers Conference, the Writer’s Voice in NYC, and the Writers Room in Bucks County, PA. As editor, collaborator, and writing coach, Diane’s approach helps authors find their voice and articulate their visions in published form. She offers a wide variety of services, including writing and co-authoring books and other print material; editing, polishing, and critiquing manuscripts; developing and writing web content; coaching; and developing, writing, and analyzing book proposals. |