Mary Lane Potter
Copywriter, Developmental Editor, and Copy Editor
What stands out about Mary? Her superb organizational skills, her zeal for detail, and her knack for getting the message across in a way that will make customers sit up and listen. And then there’s her pragmatic commitment to meeting and surpassing expectations. But what really sets Mary apart from the editing and writing whiz that she is? Her way with people—both writers and clients. Her uncanny insight into which messages will resonate with customers. And her patience and easy way with customers and colleagues. After years of teaching, writing, and editing, Mary is highly skilled at working with many people's points of view to expand ideas and reach a common goal fast. Think about what that means. Passion for dead-on copy, detail, and deadlines, plus exceptional people skills. All are important talents. To find all four in one person is a rare combination.
Work Experience
- Microsoft Corporation, Redmond Washington
- Web Copywriter and Developmental Editor, Microsoft Education
- Copywriter and Editor, At Home/At Work
- Web Copywriter, OneNote
- E-Book Author, Microsoft Education
- Copywriter and Blog Writer, Mouse Mischief
- Editor, bCentral
- Becker Designs, Seattle, Washington
- Copy Editor and Line Editor
- Kitterman Marketing, Inc., Seattle, Washington
- Copy Editor
- Potter Engel Ink
- Developmental Editor and Line Editor for articles and book manuscripts
Education
- Course in Style in Scientific and Technical Writing, University of Washington
- M.F.A. in Writing, Warren Wilson Program for Writers. Warren Wilson College
- Ph.D., The Divinity School (Christian Theology), University of Chicago
- M.A., The Divinity School, University of Chicago
- B.A., English and Philosophy, Calvin College
Publications: E-books and Lesson Plans
- Tell a Story, Become a Lifelong Learner: Digital Storytelling Learning Projects. E-book.
- From Search to Research: Developing Critical Thinking through Web Research Skills. E-book
- Digital storytelling, web literacy, history, science, and other lesson plans for K-12 for Microsoft’s
