Magazine Journalism 2022

The Woodlands City Lifestyle

Spring City Lifestyle

Conroe City Lifestyle

Tomball City Lifestyle

I took a pause in magazine journalism during the pandemic. It seemed many new and emerging authors suddenly had time on their hands to reflect, write, and finish their long-percolating manuscripts. I’m honored that they relied on me to do the editing — developmental, line, copy edits, and proofing. Ghostwriting projects also emerged, some still in production and others on the horizon, mostly involving biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, and legacy books.

As long as authors have stories to tell, I’ll always be busy with writing and editing projects. But now, I’ve jumped back into magazine journalism part-time to share stories on assignment. There is nothing quite like the thrill of reporting community news, travel-related adventures, arts and entertainment, animal rescue stories, and other share-worthy articles that point people to events and opportunities.

Magazine Journalism — Cool in the City

The Woodlands City Lifestyle is such an amazing magazine, and I’m glad I’m on board. The publication focuses on everything local, including the culture, the people, the art, the culinary specialists, businesses, style, homes, and travel with carefully curated editorial, and with community readers in mind.

I wrote a staycation-themed piece that was published in the July issue, and I’m excited to share it.

I’ll add to this page as more articles appear in print and online. In the meantime, enjoy!

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Cool in the City The Woodlands City Lifestyle
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Cool in the City The Woodlands City Lifestyle

See More Magazine Journalism

Arts editor: The Arts in August <— Read more here

Pet writer: To the Rescue <— Read more here

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Arts reporting cover feature: In the Arena with Rusty Arena <— Read more here

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Interior design reporting: Interviews with Alicia Nicholas of Alicia Nicholas Design and Micah Tipler of Monarch & Maker <— Read more here

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Fashion reporting: Fall trends in The Woodlands <— Read more here

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Events Editor and Writer: Into the Woods <— Read more here

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Food Writer: Celebrity Chefs and Their Personal Recipe Favorites <— Read more here

Food Editorial: Baked with Love <— Read more here

Travel Writer: The Grand Galvez is Grander Than Ever <— Read more here

Military Writer: Healing Invisible Wounds <— Read more here

Community Journalist: Acts of Kindness <— Read more here

Let’s Connect

Contact me if you need help with writing, editing, or editorial content. I’m glad to consult, brainstorm, evaluate, and collaborate! We’ll talk about scope, timeline, deliverables, and more! You can count on my services, my experience, and the vast amount of training I’ve undertaken to work in the world of words full-time.

Email melaniesaxton@icloud.com, and let’s get started!