Writing Portfolio

Alanna Klapp's Writing Portfolio

Nonfiction

Web feature article, "To Uncover Your Next Big Idea: HATCH! A new book by C. McNair Wilson shows us how!" Lingk2us, Editor, Judith Manigault, December 6, 2012, http://lingk2us.com/wint12.Hatch%20with%20C.%20McNair%20Wilson.html

Contributing Writer, Profiles in Diversity Journal, January 2012-present

Trade magazine article, "MOOCs Open Doors for Diverse Student Body," Profiles in Diversity Journal, Editor Grace Austin, January/February 2013, pp. 20, http://issuu.com/diversityjournal/docs/2013_janfeb

Trade magazine article, "Diverse MBAs A Priority at NYU's Stern School of Management," Profiles in Diversity Journal, Editor, Grace Austin, July/August 2012, pp.32, http://issuu.com/diversityjournal/docs/2012_julaug/33

Newspaper article, "Consignment shops resource for thrifty shoppers," The Suburbanite, Editor, Kymberli Hagelberg, May 11, 2012

Contributing Writer, Hope for Women Magazine, 2011-2012

Social Media Manager, Hope for Women Magazine, 2011-2012

Beauty article, "Authentically Beautiful: How five vibrant Hope readers keep themselves looking gorgeous," Hope for Women Magazine, Editor, Judy Morton, November 19, 2012, pp. 18, http://www.magcloud.com/webviewer/468033?__r=&s=v

Web feature article, "Women That Inspire: Kay Warren," Hope for Women Magazine, Editor, Kathryn Whitbourne, July 19, 2012, http://hopeforwomenmag.com/featured/women-that-inspire-kay-warren

Book review, “Kay Warren’s New Book Inspires with Message to Choose Joy,” Hope for Women Magazine, Editor, Kathryn Whitbourne, July 19, 2012, http://hopeforwomenmag.com/entertainment/books-entertainment/kay-warren-book-choose-joy

Beauty article, "Pamper Your Kisser for Spring with Eco-Friendly Lip Care," Hope for Women Magazine, Editor, Judy Morton, May 9, 2012, http://hopeforwomenmag.com/style-beauty/pamper-your-kisser-for-spring-with-eco-friendly-lip-care

Beauty article, “Facial Cleansers and the Great Toner Debate,” Hope for Women Magazine, Editor, Judy Morton, March 9, 2012, http://hopeforwomenmag.com/style-beauty/beauty-skin/facial-cleansers-and-the-great-toner-debate

Feature article, “Why Occupy? Why women are choosing to participate in the Occupy movement around the country,” Hope for Women Magazine, Editor, Judy Morton, February 17, 2012, http://digitaleditions.sheridan.com/publication/?i=100967&p=24

Fashion article, “Winter Hats for Hair on the Go: Pretty hats warm your ears in style,” Hope for Women Magazine, Editor, Judy Morton, February 17, 2012, http://digitaleditions.sheridan.com/publication/?i=100967&p=16

Profile story, "Domestic Violence Worker Amanda Ruiviejo: Championing Women's Rights in Honduras," Hope for Women Magazine, Editor, Judy Morton, December 19, 2011, http://hopeforwomenmag.com/our-world/domestic-violence-worker-amanda-ruiviejo-championing-women%E2%80%99s-rights-in-honduras

Feature/beauty article, "'Tis the Season to Try Something New: Makeup colors and techniques for the holidays," Hope for Women Magazine, Editor, Judy Morton, November 22, 2011, http://hopeforwomenmag.com/style-beauty/%E2%80%98tis-the-season-to-try-something-new-makeup-colors-and-techniques-for-the-holidays

Freelance Contributor, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, January 2011-December 2011

Blog post, "Dear Bud Light: Thanks for the Accurate Fan Portrayal," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Jessica Roblin, December 13, 2011, http://cuyahogafalls.patch.com/blog_posts/dear-bud-light-thanks-for-the-accurate-fan-portrayal

Profile story, "Growing Up and Giving Back in Cuyahoga Falls," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Susan Ruiz Patton, November 10, 2011, http://patch.com/A-mg8P

Blog post, "Any Orange & Brown Will Do," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Dave Wilson, October 26, 2011, http://bit.ly/tMyxas

Blog post, “Ode to the Wampus Cat,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, September 29, 2011, http://bit.ly/r1ZwZo

Weekly Q&A segment, “Where Are They Now?” featuring Mike Cline, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, September 27, 2011, http://patch.com/A-mxHS

Feature story, “Owner of New-2-You Consignment Shop Hopes to Bring Business to Cuyahoga Falls,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, September 21, 2011, http://patch.com/A-mkYX

Weekly Q&A segment, “Where Are They Now?” featuring Brandon Henneman, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, September 20, 2011, http://patch.com/A-mjgl

Feature story, “Celebrate the Fashion of Beauty: ‘A Party with a Purpose’”, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, September 15, 2011, http://patch.com/A-mb8w

Weekly Q&A segment, “Where Are They Now?” featuring Jarrod Kilway, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, September 13, 2011, http://patch.com/A-lVpV

Weekly Q&A segment, “Where Are They Now?” featuring Genean Grantham, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, September 8, 2011, http://patch.com/A-lH5P

Weekly Q&A segment, “Where Are They Now?” featuring Amy Adams, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, August 30, 2011, http://patch.com/A-l5sx

Weekly Q&A segment, “Where Are They Now?” featuring Jill George, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, August 23, 2011, http://patch.com/A-lrF6

Weekly Q&A segment, “Where Are They Now?” featuring Matt Austin, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, August 16, 2011, http://patch.com/A-ld4q

Profile story, “Cuyahoga Falls Resident Helps Victims of Domestic Violence in Honduras,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, August 12, 2011, http://patch.com/A-kRwx

Profile story, “Cuyahoga Falls Artist Founded Dogwood Design,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, August 10, 2011, http://patch.com/A-kMpJ

Weekly Q&A segment, “Where Are They Now?” featuring Leah Martinez, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, August 9, 2011, http://patch.com/A-kMtv

Weekly feature, “Poolside Book of the Week,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, August 4, 2011, http://bit.ly/n3ajuT

Weekly Q&A segment, “Where Are They Now?” featuring Robert Metheney, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, August 3, 2011, http://patch.com/A-kDWl

Weekly feature, “Poolside Book of the Week,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, July 28, 2011, http://bit.ly/r8idFx

Weekly Q&A segment, “Where Are They Now?” featuring Becky Hoover, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, July 26, 2011, http://patch.com/A-kcZq

Weekly feature, “Poolside Book of the Week,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, July 22, 2011, http://bit.ly/nXh35z

Weekly Q&A segment, “Where Are They Now?” featuring Tyler Nelson, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, July 19, 2011, http://patch.com/A-jJWM

Weekly feature, “Poolside Book of the Week,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, July 14, 2011, http://bit.ly/q3nKYS

News story, “July Attendance Starts Strong for Water Works,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, July 13, 2011, http://patch.com/A-kjQ7

Weekly Q&A segment, “Where Are They Now?” featuring James Kane, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, July 13, 2011, http://patch.com/A-jD2C

Weekly Q&A segment, “Where Are They Now?” featuring Krista Gregory, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, July 5, 2011, http://patch.com/A-jC8R

Weekly feature, “Poolside Book of the Week,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, June 30, 2011, http://bit.ly/ovRmUo

Weekly Q&A segment, “Where Are They Now?” featuring Eric Smead, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, June 28, 2011, http://patch.com/A-j7LT

Weekly feature, “Poolside Book of the Week: June 26,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, June 26, 2011, http://bit.ly/lOMtsD

Weekly Q&A segment, “Where Are They Now?” featuring Carter Bailey, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, June 22, 2011, http://patch.com/A-j6n5

Weekly feature, “Poolside Book of the Week,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, June 16, 2011, http://bit.ly/oKgQKb

Weekly Q&A segment, “Where Are They Now?” featuring Jessie Greene-Hill, Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, June 16, 2011, http://patch.com/A-jvk8

Feature, “Cuyahoga Falls Woman’s Club Flourishing in New Home,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, June 15, 2011, http://patch.com/A-jpNQ

Weekly feature, “Poolside Book of the Week,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, June 10, 2011, http://bit.ly/oPAQcz

Profile story, “Owner of Hair & Nail Hut Opened Business at 20 Years Old,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, June 10, 2011, http://patch.com/A-hGXF

Weekly feature, “Poolside Book of the Week,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, June 2, 2011, http://patch.com/A-h3RY

News story, “The Library After the Levy,” Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, May 25, 2011, http://patch.com/A-h9sH

Feature, "Zelio NOTO Anticipates 2011 Fashion Show," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, May 10, 2011, http://patch.com/A-hbTF

Feature, "Get the Kate Middleton Look for Less in Cuyahoga Falls," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, April 28, 2011, http://patch.com/A-gQtZ

Feature, "Water Works Prepared for Summer 2011," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, April 19, 2011, http://patch.com/A-gGbJ

Feature, "Prom Accessories Generate Brisk Business for Riverfront District Vintage Shops," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, April 15, 2011, http://patch.com/A-g5ld

Feature, "Prom Hair by the Pros: The Experts at MC Hair Consultants Talk Prom Hair," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor Lindsay McCoy, April 13, 2011, http://patch.com/A-gtSc

Column, "Patch Picks: Five Local Attractions to Visit on Spring Break or Staycation," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, April 1, 2011, http://patch.com/A-grQf

Column, "Patch Picks: Five Spas to Help You Relax and Rejuvenate," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, March 25, 2011, http://patch.com/A-gdYy

Column, "Patch Picks: Five Places to Get Your Irish on for St. Patrick's Day," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, March 17, 2011, http://patch.com/A-fSdl

Feature, "A Bright Spot in the Tough Economy: Consignment Shops," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, March 22, 2011, http://patch.com/A-fJnk

Column, "Patch Picks: Five Summer Camps for 2011," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, March 11, 2011, http://patch.com/A-fDFL

Column, "Patch Picks: Five Falls Librarians Share Book Choices for Read Across America," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, March 4, 2011, http://patch.com/A-f4Fx

Column, "Patch Picks: Five Fun Boutiques," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, February 26, 2011, http://patch.com/A-fqqc

Column, "Patch Picks: Five Nonprofits Making an Impact in Cuyahoga Falls and Beyond," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, Editor, Lindsay McCoy, February 18, 2011, http://patch.com/A-fjt3

Column, "Patch Picks: The Five Sweetest Restaurants for Valentine's Dinner," Cuyahoga Falls Patch, February 11, 2011, http://patch.com/A-dSkb

Editing Projects

Editor's Note, "Nothing Like a Fresh Start!" Hope for Women Magazine, Client, Angelia White, November 19, 2012, pp. 11, http://www.magcloud.com/webviewer/468033?__r=&s=v

Workshops/Appearances

Panelist, Q&A Panel, 29th Annual Western Reserve Writers Conference & Workshop, Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, OH, September 29, 2012, "Build Your Platform with Pinterest"

Featured Guest, Ursuline College Sports Network with Christopher Schieman, Pepper Pike, OH April 20, 2012, http://kiwi6.com/file/q96c9hlq3l

Panelist, Q&A Panel, 27th Annual Western Reserve Writers Conference & Workshop, Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, OH, September 25, 2010, "Jump Start Your Writing Life"

Podcast Interviews

The Chipper Writer: Writing Fiction, with Taylor Stevens
http://www.writingshow.com/podcasts/Taylor_Stevens.mp3

The Writing Show: A Conversation with Author Taylor Stevens
http://www.writingshow.com/podcasts/2012/04212012.html

Guest Host, The Writing Show, 2008-2010

Writing Fiction, with John Derhak
http://www.writingshow.com/podcasts/2009/02082009.html

Writing Fiction, with Thrity Umrigar http://www.writingshow.com/podcasts/2009/07052009.html

Writing Memoir, with Deanna R. Adams http://www.writingshow.com/podcasts/2009/09272009.html

The Importance of Detail, with fiction/nonfiction writer Erin O’Brien
http://www.writingshow.com/podcasts/2009/12062009.html

Writing Flash Fiction, with Michael Wilson
http://www.writingshow.com/podcasts/2010/03212010.html

A Conversation with Sarah Willis (novelist)
http://www.writingshow.com/podcasts/2010/09122010.html

Blogs

The Chipper Writer, 2009-present www.alannaklapp.com

Contributor, Bitter Orange & Brown, 2010-present www.bitterorangeandbrown.com

Guest post, "Time Warp: Five Ways to Find Flow in Your Writing," Procrastinating Writers Blog, Founder Jennifer Blanchard, September 6, 2010, http://procrastinatingwritersblog.com/2010/09/time-warp-5-ways-to-find-flow-in-your-writing/

Guest post, "The Finer Points of Frog Eating," Procrastinating Writers Blog, Founder Jennifer Blanchard, March 31, 2010, http://procrastinatingwritersblog.com/2010/03/the-finer-points-of-frog-eating/

Awards

Procrastinating Writers Blog Essay Contest, second place, March 9, 2010
http://procrastinatingwritersblog.com/2010/03/overcoming-procrastination-with-logs-frogs-and-blogs/

Lea Leever Oldham Essay Contest, second place, 2005
http://www.alannaklapp.com/2009/12/spines-instead-of-staples.html

Education

B.S., Kent State University, 2002- Fashion Merchandising
Minors: Writing and Marketing