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See what editors have to say about Bonnie and her work:

Working with Bonnie Schiedel is a dream. She understands the needs of magazine editors, knows what readers are looking for and delivers smart stories on time and with style and substance. She is thoughtful and creative, takes direction well and is a pleasure to work with. Assigning a story to Bonnie means a lighter workload for me as an editor.
 
Trish Snyder 
Former Senior Features Editor
Canadian House & Home

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If you need a lively, well-researched story on a tight deadline, Bonnie Schiedel is the freelancer to call. Bonnie's professionalism and easy-going manner make her a joy to work with. I highly recommend her.

Lisa Murphy
Online Director
Canadian House & Home

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Bonnie always captures what a particular feature needs and more. Her creative approach and ability to track down contacts result in copy that consistently exceeds my expectations. Bonus: she’s a joy to work with!

Margaret Nearing
Senior Editor
Best Health

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Bonnie has a great ear for stories and a lively writing style. She sticks to her deadlines and makes the editing process easy. We're fortunate to have her as a contributor.

Catherine Collins
Managing Editor
Cottage Life magazine

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Bonnie has written a number of pieces for Rogers Consumer Publishing; everything from ad copy and advertorials to special themed supplements. Her work is always imaginative, informative and concise. She follows briefs carefully and all her work is filed on time. Best of all, she's always accommodating and pleasant to work with!

Michelle Williams
Former Promotions Manager
Rogers Consumer Publishing
Chatelaine/ Châtelaine/ Today's Parent/ Flare/ Glow/ Profit/ Canadian Business

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Bio

Bonnie received an Honours BA in History from the University of Guelph in 1996 and a Certificate in Book and Magazine Publishing from Centennial College in 1997. After a six-week internship at Chatelaine Special Editions she was hired as an assistant editor for a five-month contract. She then moved across the hall to the Chatelaine editorial team and was promoted to Associate Editor.

In 2000 Bonnie relocated to northwestern Ontario and started her freelance career. She is an associate editor with Canadian Health. Other clients include Cottage Life, explore, Today's Parent, Chatelaine.com, Reader's Digest and Outdoor Canada.

In 2003 Bonnie received a 2002 Silver National Magazine Award in the Editorial Package category. In 2005 she was a co-winner of the Canadian Mental Health Association Gold Media award for her article, [Happy, together].

Click here to view samples of her published work.

Bonnie lives in beautiful Thunder Bay with her husband and daughter.

When she's not pounding the keyboard Bonnie enjoys canoeing, camping, snowshoeing and skiing.

Want to know more? Email Bonnie

 
 
email: bonnie@northstarwriting.ca