About

Laurie Dennison

After years of experience in freelance writing and editing, web design, and desktop publishing, including a partnership with The Editor Garden, I founded LA Dennison Consulting in 2020. Based in Florida, I serve clients remotely across the United States.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

WRITING AND EDITING

Over fifteen years of experience writing and editing both fiction and nonfiction as a freelancer, including business writing, website content, mentoring writers in the online program Pitch Wars, and leading a critique group through the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.  I’m also a literary agent and TV and film associate at Creative Media Agency.

WEB DESIGN

Over fifteen years of experience designing and maintaining websites operating in WordPress, Blogger, Weebly, Wix, and Squarespace for individuals, authors, schools, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses.  

DESKTOP PUBLISHING

Over thirteen years of experience creating professional documents, publications, and promotional materials, including layout and design for brochures, pamphlets, manuals, cards, and mailers, as well as book covers and interior layout for both print and e-books.   

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

Over six years of experience creating online instructional content using the ADDIE model for webinars, WordPress, Canvas, and Articulate Storyline 360, including serving as CMA’s Internship Coordinator for two years. 

TEACHING

Over four years of experience teaching secondary English, reading, and literacy in the Georgia public school system in the greater Atlanta area and over three years of experience providing writing workshops to local middle and high school students in Florida.

TECHNOLOGIES

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • WordPress CMS
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Scrivener
  • Articulate Storyline 360
  • Canvas LMS
  • Airtable

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Major: English with a specialization in professional writing

Master of Education

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Major: English Education with a specialization in educational technology; Phi Beta Kappa

Graduate Certification

University of Denver, Denver, Colorado

Denver Publishing Institute

Graduate Certification

Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida

Online Instructional Design

CERTIFICATIONS

Georgia Professional Teaching Certificate

Level 5, Valid through June 2030
  • English - Grades 6-12
  • Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Science - Grades 4-8

Google AI Essentials

Completed in 2025

Strategic Consulting

With a boutique-style approach to consulting, I create customized plans for web design, content development, and management across media outlets. Contact me today to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your needs, goals, and budget. In addition to accepting projects independently, I’m now available for query critiques and publishing consulting on Reedsy. 

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