Susan Johnston
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As a freelance writer who specializes in career and lifestyle topics, I have contributed to print publications including The Boston Globe, The Christian Science Monitor, Parade Magazine, SELF, and The Writer. My work also appears on websites like Bankrate.com, DailyCandy.com, MediaBistro.com, and Mint.com.
Below is a sampling of my work organized by specialty area. Also read testimonials from my editors and clients.
Career and Money Management
Are You a Returnaholic? Learnvest.com, March 23, 2011
The Thermostat Wars: 3 Steps to a Warmer Home and Lower Bills GetCurrency.com, February 7, 2011
How to Budget for Donating at the End of the Year GetCurrency.com, December 23, 2010
5 Ways Your Boss Bugs You - And How to Respond AOL Jobs, August 19, 2010
Tips for Wedding Guests on a Budget Mint.com, May 2010
10 Winning Ways to Land the Job You Want Bankrate.com, September 10, 2008
Business
Harvard grads turn gym business model on its head The Boston Globe, January 24, 2011
Considering a Pop-Up Store for Holiday Traffic? Read This First OpenForum.com, December 22, 2010
Staffing Your Store Dance Retailer News, July 2010
Rant Control MyBusiness Magazine, January/February 2010
Let's Get Visual Dance Retailer News, May 2010
Profiles
'The Only Time We Have Is Right Now' Parade Magazine, November 7, 2010
Leanna's Hair Relate Magazine, Winter 2010
One is Greater than None Relate Magazine, Summer 2009
KaBOOM! Creates Safe Playspaces for Children Razoo.com, May 2009
Dynamic Duet Dramatics, March 2008
Musician Turned Academic Mentor: Tim Urban Experience.com, August 2007
Lifestyle
Keep on Trucking Bust Magazine June/July, 2011
Post-Push Bliss Pregnancy Magazine, September, 2010
Green Bean DailyCandy.com, January 30, 2009
Vegging Out Cheers magazine, June 2008
Sharp-Dressed Girl DailyCandy.com, March 5, 2008
Mega Byte DailyCandy.com, January 18, 2008
First Person Articles
Female Seeking Male: Must Love Books YourTango.com, December 15, 2010
Watching You Waste Away P.S. What I Didn't Say (Seal Press anthology - October 2009)
My Brother's a Republican, But... The Christian Science Monitor, October 27, 2008
Younger, Older Workers Have Much to Learn The Boston Globe, December 2, 2007
Hazy No More The Boston Globe Magazine, August 12, 2007
How I Found My Dream Apartment Moving.com, March 2007
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