Linda Tancs

LINDA A. TANCS
Writer ◊ Editor ◊ Ghostwriter

Career Summary: Seasoned writer, editor and ghostwriter, career coach professional, branding consultant and juris doctor. Computer literacy and an understanding and appreciation of online resources in an increasingly technologically-oriented society. Experienced instructor with ability to mentor and motivate adult learners. Published author in various media on a wide variety of human interest and business-related issues. Familiarity with AP and Chicago manual styles

Freelance writer/​editor: Work includes books, magazines, newspaper stories, and Web content. Topics include business, family and social issues, law, education, technology, entertainment and travel. Established ghostwriter in the nature of marketing documents such as résumés, cover letters and profiles for career professionals and corporate communications for businesses

Author: Understanding Trademark Law: A Beginner’s Guide (2009, Oxford University Press); Understanding Copyright Law: A Beginner's Guide (2009, Oxford University Press); Understanding Patent Law: A Beginner's Guide (March 2010, Oxford University Press). Each book achieved best seller status in Amazon's Patent, Trademark and Copyright subcategory

Editor: Seton Hall Law Review (1992)

Magazine credits: New Jersey Lawyer Magazine; Garden State Woman; Family Magazine

Newspaper, trade and journal credits: The Star-Ledger; Metropolitan Corporate Counsel; New Jersey Law Journal; New York State Bar Association Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal

Contributor: Cover Letters for Dummies (Wiley, 2009)

Online works: Writer/​editor for Travelrific® travel blog (www.travelrificjournal.com) and podcasts (www.travelrificradio.com); author of Guide to Applying for a Patent, Work.com, http:/​/​www.work.com/​applying-for-a-patent-97 (September 2006); copywriter for online retailer Wanderful Places Travel Shop (www.wanderfulplaces.com); contributor to various blogs (e.g., CareerBuilder and corporate blogs) on career and business issues; author of career blog (www.latancs.wordpress.com)

Writing Awards:
First Prize, Meritorious Paper on Copyright Law Submitted in the Nathan Burkan Memorial Writing Competition

Memberships: American Society of Journalists and Authors; Authors Guild; National Writers Union; Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators; National Résumé Writers' Association; Public Relations Society of America

Other Websites: www.getsmartconsulting.com (brand consulting); www.jurismart.com (coaching and dispute resolution); www.wanderfulplaces.com (travel apparel)

Previous Employment:
Teaching: Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1999; Middlesex County College, 1998-99
Law Practice: 1993 - 2006

Education:
LL.M. candidate, Columbia Law School (anticipated May, 2011)
J.D., with honors, Seton Hall University School of Law
B.A., wth high honors, Rutgers College, Communications

Continuing Education:
Media Bistro course, Copywriting (8 weeks, 2010)
Certificate, Organizational and Executive Coaching, New York University (2009)
Media Bistro course, Travel Writing (8 weeks, 2008)
Ed2go.com course, Advanced Proposal Writing (24 training hours, 2006)
Ed2go.com course, The Craft of Magazine Writing (24 training hours, 2005)