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Meredith Kurz

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New York
As seen in: LinkedIn, Patch, West Side Rag, Our Town (New York City, NY), The Spirit, Chelsea News, Our Town Downtown
Covers:  New York transportation, nonprofits, creatives, political influencers and business owners. New York City women's rights, ageism, accessibility and disability rights, senior living, and crime.
Doesn't Cover: Professional sports, International news (unless it pertains to women's rights or accessibility rights), Washington politics (unless it affects New York)
Experienced Freelance Writer. Helping editors bring NYC ★ Business Women ★ Artists to print and online readers. ★ Transportation ★ Interviews ★ Hyperlocal

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Meredith Kurz’s Biography

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Covering New York, reporting on decision makers, lead volunteers, transportation controversies, political appointees, and people who make an impact in our city.

I also write short stories, with a piece published in an anthology. Have had modest plays published and received royalties for a commissioned play for several years.

Additionally, I have a strong tech background with a Microsoft MCID.

Meredith Kurz’s Journalist Portfolio

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Inform and Persuade: Pivoting to Grant or Proposal Writing

Inform and Persuade: Pivoting to Grant or Proposal Writing

Using your education and/or your experience to move into the career of grant or proposal writing.

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How John Van Hamersveld's Psychedelic Art Captured & Transcended the LSD Soaked Sixties

How John Van Hamersveld's Psychedelic Art Captured & Transcended the LSD Soaked Sixties

A look into the iconic artist who created over 300 album covers and not only survived but continues on today …

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Fix the Subway

Fix the Subway

An interview with Danny Pearlstein of The Riders Alliance and how his organization and other groups aim to im…

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Monsters Roam and Amuse in Subway Doodles’ City

Monsters Roam and Amuse in Subway Doodles’ City

Subway Doodle’s journey began in the burbs, passed through Brooklyn, and ended in Manhattan. Along the way, a…

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Master Jeweler, Metalsmith, Sculptor: Mechanical savant Ira Sherman

Master Jeweler, Metalsmith, Sculptor: Mechanical savant Ira Sherman

Aesthetics are the mechanics and the mechanics are the aesthetic.” — Ira Sherman An interview with a artist w…

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NOT the Ladies Who Lunch

NOT the Ladies Who Lunch

Coach Nereida Munoz of New York Road Runner's Striders combines socializing with exercise

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Inform and Persuade: Using your Degree and/or Experience to Pivot to the Grant Writing, Fund Raising World

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Meredith Kurz Meredith Kurz Experienced Freelance Writer Bringing NYC and National articles to Print & Online Readers ★ Transportation ★ Interviews ★ Businesswomen ★ The Arts ★… Published Nov 29, 2022 (About a 2 minute read) A Lot of Doctor Visits I remember sitting next to my father in his forest green station wagon, driving down Route 95, from New York to Florida, reading aloud from a heavy tome of American history that went on, well, from Washington D. C. to Fort Lauderdale.
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Don’t Own the Gaslighting, Mansplaining, “People Pleaser” Trope

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Meredith Kurz Meredith Kurz Experienced Freelance Writer Bringing NYC and National articles to Print & Online Readers ★ Transportation ★ Interviews ★ Businesswomen ★ The Arts ★… Published Sep 9, 2022 Odd. When a man works toward a non-self-interested goal he’s crowned with laurels of self-sacrificing martyrdom. He’s a Team Player! When women do the same a cruel wreath of thorns is placed on their heads: She’s a People Pleaser! Don’t Buy It: Women make better leaders: Harvard Business said so.
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Published? Thank an Editor

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Meredith Kurz Meredith Kurz Experienced Freelance Writer Bringing NYC and National articles to Print & Online Readers ★ Transportation ★ Interviews ★ Businesswomen ★ The Arts ★… Published Sep 7, 2022 The short list below is a nod to the editors I've been lucky enough to work with. They renamed my proudly poetic yet vague titles which I later realized helped, you, know hook the readers.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I had a business byline for a local paper on Long Island interviewing small businesses.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! That's an ageist question! Hah!

How is social media changing news?

People who only read their phone are more visual. Light brief paragraphs, and a hook to grab their thumbs are useful.