CLIENTS SAY . . .
"Working with Paul is a breeze. He is reliable and communicative from start to finish throughout the writing and editing process and his work is clear, accurate, and well-researched. Paul has a knack for presenting complicated topics concisely and thoroughly. He is responsive to feedback and is a pleasure to collaborate with."
~ Zoe Gates, Senior Skills Editor at Backpacker Magazine
"Paul was great to work with. He had clearly researched our audience and what kind of writing we were looking for, so editing his work was incredibly easy. Plus, Paul turned things in ahead of schedule and exactly as we needed them. Just what I like in a freelancer!"
~ Amy Jones, Editor-in-Chief at Writer's Digest
“As an editor at Men's Health, I worked with Paul when he wrote a health feature for our website. Paul was the reporter every editor hopes to work with: professional; enthusiastic; detail-oriented; a great, clean writer; and an overall delight to work with.”
~ Jordyn Taylor, Deputy Digital Editor at Men’s Health
“Paul wrote an article for Fodor's and was open and engaged in the writing and editorial process. He is a professional, collaborative, and skilled writer. I would recommend him for any editorial needs.”
~ Rachael Levitt, Managing Editor at Fodor’s Travel
"From the initial pitch to the final edits, teaming up with Paul is a breeze. He knows how to translate the complexities of science into an engaging story that explains and captivates. His friendly and communicative nature makes the editing process simple and enjoyable, which is why I'd recommend Paul in a heartbeat."
~ Sandra Gutierrez, former Assistant DIY Editor at Popular Science
“When Paul reported on a new research finding for Psychology Today magazine, he filed ahead of schedule and was perfectly responsive to editorial needs. I enjoyed working with him.”
~ Matt Huston, former Senior Editor at Psychology Today
"I had the pleasure of editing an article Paul wrote for our web site, Awe Is a Skill You Can Cultivate. The story had a lot going for it: The subject was well attuned to Sierra’s audience and the submitted copy was clean and required minimal editing. As proof of the former, the story proved very popular with our readers, remaining among our most-read stories for more than a week.”
~ Paul Rauber, Senior Editor at Sierra
"Paul's work is accurate, detailed and delivered on time. You really can't ask more than that from a writer. He knows how to craft a story—making it interesting, entertaining and informative."
~ Ed Wodalski, former Managing Editor at The Business News
"I have been incredibly fortunate to have Paul as a regular contributing freelancer. The articles he produces never fail to contain original and well-thought out perspectives on trends in health care. Paul’s professionalism turning around assignments, and ability to connect with experts on a variety of topics is an absolute asset to our publication."
~ Edan Stanley, former Senior Managing Editor, Population Health Learning Network at HMP Global
"Paul is the kind of writer you want to work with: equally enthusiastic and creative about following leads and coming up with his own. He sets high standards for his own work, and is extremely organized and professional. He has never missed a deadline. He receives suggestions and questions in a spirit of curiosity instead of as an attack on his work. He is energetic about learning technical areas and covering them well. I continue to actively seek opportunities to work with him."
~ Allison Proffitt, Editorial Director at Healthtech Publishing
"Paul is a gentleman and a gifted writer who displays enthusiasm for his craft and completes his work on time. He is a joy to work with. Writing in a style that's smooth and engaging, he simultaneously informs and entertains while telling a story with wit, accuracy, and razor-sharp attention to detail. I highly recommend Paul to anyone who needs professional writing services."
~ Mark Shortt, Editorial Director at Design-2-Part magazine
"Paul is a talented writer who can craft a compelling story for a number of different types of audiences. He wrote several feature articles for the health care publication First Report Managed Care, where he quickly learned the ins and outs of an oftentimes complicated subject. His attention to detail, adherence to deadlines, and ability to write well researched, accurate articles, made working with him a pleasure. Paul was a great asset to our freelance team and I highly recommend his writing services."
~ Kelsey Moroz, former Managing Editor at First Report Managed Care
“Years ago Paul was an editorial intern with my magazine group when he was a student at UWO. He did a great job sourcing and writing stories for us, and has a fun personality to boot! His freelance writing career now includes writing a column for Women magazine from a humorous man's perspective. I'm happy to be working with Paul again!”
~ Leslie Asare, former Publisher at Women magazine
“We almost never allow an independent writer to contribute a guest post to our website, www.todaysmachiningworld.com, but Paul Nicolaus’s article provided content that we knew would resonate with our audience . . . Paul is a skilled writer and was easy to work with.”
~ Noah Graff, Editor at Today’s Machining World
“Do you need accurate, in-depth business reporting or a creative narrative? With Paul Nicolaus’s writing, you’ll get both. Do yourself a favor and hire him for an outstanding communication twofer.”
~ Julie Aho, Editor of Duluthian and Positively Superior magazines
“Paul is a bright and enthusiastic writer. His freelance writing for our Community Leadership Celebration was the best we have had in +25 years. His creative storytelling and attention to detail captured the accomplishments of our leaders while maintaining a tight word count. We are so fortunate to work with such a talented writer.”
~ Jenna Furger, former Annual Giving & Special Events Coordinator at Ministry Saint Michael’s Hospital
“Paul's work with us involved writing original content and then editing writing submitted by our full team. He quickly understood the voice we wanted for the webpages and the format we were using. He worked with high quality and was always on or ahead of schedule. I've watched for further opportunities to hire Paul and would recommend him without hesitation.”
~ Kristin Vogel, former Library Director at St. Norbert College
“I hired Paul to research and write on specific topics for our Marathon County relocation guide. There were a wide variety of topics which he managed with very little direction and delivered an excellent product. Paul is also very easy to work with and has a wonderful attitude.”
~ Karen Nerison, former Marketing Director at Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce