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About Me

Monica Valentinelli is a professional author and game designer best known for her work within the horror and dark fantasy genres.
In 2003, she donned the role of Project Manager for horror webzine FlamesRising.com and began offering promotional support for the horror and dark fantasy genres. Be sure to read more about Monica Valentinelli on FlamesRising.com, where you’ll find recent articles and samples of her writing.
Monica joined the gaming industry in 2005, where she began writing fiction and designing games on a freelance basis. Her work includes both gaming fiction and game design, ranging from titles like WORLDS OF THE DEAD by Eden Studios, FAMILY GAMES: the 100 BEST by Green Ronin Publishing, and the anthology BURIED TALES OF PINEBOX, TEXAS by 12 to Midnight.
Currently, Monica is seeking new professional opportunities. Earlier this year, she published the first enhanced e-book entitled THE QUEEN OF CROWS, which is available through DriveThruHorror.com. She has recently written for Crackle.com, writes a monthly column for Apex Book Company, and has signed on as a columnist for the newly-launched How To Write Shop.
Monica lives with two, very spoiled cats, an albino water frog and her fiance. In addition to writing and editing, she enjoys traveling, making jewelry, cooking, taking photos, gaming, watching anime and hiking. To find out more about Monica’s work, life and hobbies, subscribe to her blog or subscribe to her newsletter.
Publications

For a list of recent publications, please visit the Books and Articles by Monica Valentinelli page for more information about her work.

Work History

• Self
• Freelance Writer, Game Designer and Consultant
• January 1999 to Present

• Sample project-related experiences:
  • Crackle.com (A Division of Sony)–Published articles.
  • WebStix, Inc.–Wrote and designed marketing copy that blends SEO and marketing together to help achieve client goals.
  • Shepherd Express–Published and designed weekly digital photography page for small press newspaper targeted to community audience.
  • Flames Rising.com–wrote licensed fiction, edited reviews, fiction and press releases, designed marketing flyers and submission guidelines, attended conventions to demo/sell/promote product, published photography and trained college students how to run their business

• Musicnotes, Inc.
• Content and Web Analytics Manager
• October 2008 to June 2010

• Responsible for the following:
  • Consult and write marketing copy blended with search engine optimization based on trending and web analytics data for a variety of communication channels.
  • Provide monthly reporting and insight into website and weekly newsletter traffic using a blend of Google Analytics and Omniture.
  • Manage, consult and develop active social media channels.
  • Continued knowledge of trends for the SEO industry.

• Netconcepts
• SEO Copywriter/Ghostwriter/Analyst
• March 2007 to August 2008

• Responsible for the following:
  • Ghostwriting for major publications like Internet Retailer, Practical eCommerce, etc.
  • Writing SEO copy for IR 500 sites including shoes, tools, outdoor equipment, household goods, etc.
  • Understanding of proprietary web analytics software like Google Analytics and Omniture to provide measurable, actionable insight into client's website performance.
  • Monthly and quarterly reporting based on web data.
  • Continued knowledge of trends and training for the SEO industry.

Education

• University of Wisconsin- Madison
• Bachelor's in English, Creative Writing
• 1992 - 1997

• Self-determined courseload to include courses on business writing, technical writing and ethnic studies.