My main objective is to parlay twenty years of experience into a full-time or long term position. However, I also welcome freelance writing assignments for quality web sites, magazines, newspapers and trade journals.
My latest achievements/positions in journalism include serving as a regular contributor to Intermezzo, Taste & Travel, Tasting Panel, Bar Business and C-Suite Quarterly (CSQ), where I serve as the food & travel editor. I have also worked extensively with Malibu Times Magazine, and have written numerous celebrity cover stories and other personality and lifestyle profiles.
In 2010, I co-founder and edited Liquid Living Magazine (home entertaining/decor). Since 2002, I have published articles worldwide in LUCIRE (U.S. West Coast Editor), Harper’s Bazaar Malaysia, BeE Woman, Whole Life Times, FIT, The Jewish Exponent, TRIBE Magazine, Food & Beverage, Dining Out, Enchanted Bride, Las Vegas Bride, Las Vegas Woman, NUVO, Beverage Industry News, WhereLA, NEO, From House to HOME, Wedding Vow, Casa Y Hogar, La Reppublica, Beauty Store Business, Dayspa, JWest, Arizona Foothills, Estates West, SE7EN, Beverage Industry News (Managing Editor), Patterson’s Beverage Journal (Editor-at-Large), Audrey, Boulevard (which recently relaunched) and New You.
In addition to food, beverage and travel, I have also published a significant number of stories about Fashion, Health/Wellness, Philanthropy, Beauty, Spas, Jewish Topics, Celebrity Profiles, Entertainment, Charity Events and Weddings. I also do a lot of my own photography when an assignment requires supplementary artwork.
Between 1995-2001, I worked on the public relations and advertising side of the desk in agency settings, specializing in the creation of media kits and business collateral for restaurants, wineries, food companies, film and television projects, fashion companies, retail stores and other lifestyle-oriented clients.
From 2002 forward, I have built up a “content providing” business, using my vast network of contacts and sources to write solid, entertaining and informative copy for placement in different consumer and B-to-B publications. I also have the capabilities to create engaging materials for public relations and marketing purposes with a magazine style that appeals to readers looking for a sensory experience beyond the text.
Hi Elyse:
Remember me from the Winter Carnival Press Trip? I just read your article -it’s great. I’m heading back there on Thursday for the New France Festival-my first time there in summer!
What are you up to these days? Are you leaving LA? Any good press trips these days?
Take care,
Neilia Sherman
Comment by Neilia — August 4, 2008 @ 6:44 pm |
Much better website, good job!
Comment by Rob Wynne — December 31, 2008 @ 1:10 pm |
We have an assignment for a writer who specializes in the interior design field. Please contact us ASAP for the project description.
Thank you.
Comment by Jill Harris — November 16, 2009 @ 1:45 pm |
If it is not too late, I am very interested! Please call me at 818/788-4845. I just got back in from out of town on family business. Where can I get in touch with you?
Comment by elyse4writing — December 16, 2009 @ 2:25 pm |
Still interested in interior design work..I also have some possibility for international travel and can send you clips of how I covered interior design from an international perspective
Comment by elyse4writing — February 9, 2010 @ 7:41 am |
Hi Elyse,
A Philadelphian by birth and Louisvillian by choice (after marrying a native son 45 years ago), I was delighted to read your recent article about my adopted hometown in the Exponent. A friend sent me a copy and I contacted the Shapiras about it. When I lived in Philly, we often looked at areas west of Pittsburgh (even west of Harrisburg actually) as country. Friends and relatives offered condolences when they heard Michael and I would be living in Louisville, but now those same people envy our decision. I thank you for protraying “us” in such a positive way. There really is life outside of the big cities — and it’s a good life at that.
Comment by Phyllis Shaikun — June 23, 2010 @ 11:16 am |