Esther specializes in a variety of writing styles whether narrative, persuasive, or expository. She has written articles for her local newspaper, press releases and media relations articles in college, and has produced content for morningstar.com's personal finance section. Writing poetry and creative nonfiction is among her passions as well.
Esther's is a ravenous consumer of all things food-related and pores over well-written menus and recipes with as much zeal as she would any riveting piece of literature. Relationships (family, marriage, friendship, dating) are all pet topics of hers and she loves pursuing this topic in conversation and in life. She is an active member of her church and would jump at an opportunity to write about her faith. Music has also been a large part of her life since young. She plays the piano and cello and has recently picked up the guitar, drums, and the bass.
Esther graduated as an English major from Carleton College--a small, private liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota. She worked at the Carleton College Office of Media Relations for two years writing press releases for upcoming campus events and initiating ideas for feature articles regarding current student trends. She was also a founding editor for a campus interfaith publication called "Unashamed". Carleton's unique writing-across-the-curriculum philosophy requires students to submit a comprehensive portfolio of essays in a variety of disciplines for evaluation. Esther received an "exemplary" rating for her portfolio. Her most memorable months of her college career were spent studying abroad--a semester studying British Literature and Theatre in London, and a semester studying Irish Literature in Ireland.
Esther was a staff writer for the Office of Media Relations while she was in College. Every week, she wrote several press releases for a variety of upcoming events on campus to be published on Carleton College's website. She also initiated ideas for, and wrote, feature articles regarding current student trends and issues.
As an assistant editor at morningstar.com, Esther wrote for a "Short Answer" column that entailed anticipating investors' frequently asked questions. Her goal was to break down concepts and data into easily digestible paragraphs while making sure that the content was engaging for readers as well. She has written several tax-related articles covering tax-friendly funds, tax traps, best IRA investments, and muni bonds. Part of her responsibilities as a writer included researching the topics thoroughly in order to relay the information in an authoritative manner.
As an assistant editor at morningstar.com, Esther wrote for a "Short Answer" column that entailed anticipating investors' frequently asked questions. Her goal was to break down concepts and data into easily digestible paragraphs while making sure that the content was engaging for readers as well. She has written articles on a variety of personal finance topics, including funds that were investing heavily in the banking sector, how to refinance a mortgage, safeguarding against identity theft, and how to better understand ones credit score.
Esther enjoys writing about her faith. So far, her writing in this area has been contained to a personal blog and lengthy e-mails to friends, but she would be eager to have a public platform to express the thoughts of her heart. She is an active member of her church and has helped lead Bible studies, where she developed a passion for theology as well as sharing about her relationship with Christ in both conversation and writing.
As an assistant editor at morningstar.com, Esther wrote for a "Short Answer" column that entailed anticipating investors' frequently asked questions. Her goal was to break down concepts and data into easily digestible paragraphs while making sure that the content was engaging for readers as well. Below is a sample of her work about financial first steps after having a baby. A primary responsibility as a writer on this topic included researching the topic thoroughly in order to relay the information in an authoritative manner.
Esther worked as an assistant site editor for morningstar.com's personal finance page. She wrote for "The Short Answer" column on a weekly basis, which attempts to provide a "short answer" for common questions that individual investors pose. Esther also wrote "The Five-Star Investor" articles on a weekly basis, which compiles descriptions of highly-rated funds in a certain category of investments for investors to consider.
Esther has written articles for her local newspaper on a variety of food-related topics including the farmer's market scene, food reviews for restaurants, and interviews of local chefs. Esther can navigate her way around the kitchen with ease and whip up a mean food description for blogging purposes or to simply tantalize whoever will listen to her. She loves to cook (especially for others!) so she will frequently write recipes for friends who want step by step directions on how to cook a certain dish.
Esther was a staff writer for the Office of Media Relations while she was in College. Every week, she wrote several press releases for a variety of upcoming events on campus to be published on Carleton College's website. She also initiated ideas for, and wrote, feature articles regarding current student trends and issues.