April L. Paffrath
writer and editor
April L. Paffrath
writer / editor
Try. Taste. Explore. Explain.
april.paffrath(at)gmail.com
+1 617 216 0904
Twitter @prillyp
Blog: www.WickedTastyHarvest.com
grow, cook, eat, discuss
(with co-authors Genevieve Rajewski and Cynthia Graber)
I've been a writer and editor for over a decade, covering food, travel, science, architecture, design, crafts and more.
WRITING
My writing often focuses on people with a passion for what they do. I've written for national newsstand publications, including Martha Stewart Living, Body & Soul, New Old House, Natural Home, Cedar Living, Scientific American Explorations, and others. My background in science, food, and design allows me to work on a variety of topics, from making caramel, to green building materials, to laboratory discoveries.
I know about custom-made fashions, what makes pain au chocolat amazing (in taste and structure—something I learned from studying at pastry school in Paris), and the latest foods and locations. My reporter's notebook is always full of cool information that's ready for readers. I'm currently focusing on food and travel writing when I'm not busy researching a book on food history.
EDITING
I've been a consultant and freelance managing editor for award-winning publications—developing content, assigning stories, and managing staff and freelancers to create a polished and timely publication. I've consulted for launches and re-launches, helping to figure out the competition, assess the potential readers, and look at the market—in order to have the industry information needed to proceed.
I've worked on publications with Scientific American, Technology Review, The Economist, Harvard Business School Press, UNICEF, and more. Examples include:
Managing Editor and Consultant, science magazine concept launch
Worked on a small team of top editors, writers and designers on Galileo, a science magazine concept developed with The Economist. Participated in developing the magazine concept and tone, addressing project feasibility and planning next steps.
Managing Editor, Scientific American Explorations, Scientific American
Edited Scientific American Explorations, Scientific American's quarterly science magazine for parents with a national circulation of 200,000+ readers.
Issue Manager, Technology Review, MIT
Worked on the highly successful major re-launch of the magazine and stayed on to fill an expanded managerial edit role as the re-launched magazine grew and succeeded.
Manuscript Editor, Harvard Business School Press, Harvard University
Managed editorial process for ten books from acquired manuscript through printed book.