Deborah Pratt is an experienced writer and editor. She began her career working for newspapers, including the Abilene Reporter-News, as a copy editor, news editor and page designer and won awards from the Texas AP Managing Editors association for page design.
She served as Projects Editor for Design NJ magazine, where she edited articles and wrote about all things related to home design in New Jersey: from trends in furnishings and decorating ideas to landscaping and renovation projects. For 16 years, she worked as a senior editor at Educational Testing Service and edited testing materials for high-stakes assessments along with research reports and test-preparation documents.
As a freelancer, she has written for publications including Scout Life (formerly Boys’ Life) magazine and The Times of Trenton, with articles on recreation, parenting, travel and other lifestyle issues. She has edited for publishers including McGraw Hill, primarily on education-related topics. She is a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association, an organization dedicated to supporting freelancers through opportunities for professional development and networking.
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