Welcome

My name is Sara Garland, and I am an editor, writer, and photographer. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Advertising from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. I also hold a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, and I have completed various graduate courses in writing, technical editing, and document design through the University of Memphis.

     

As a writer, I have had creative nonfiction and fiction stories published in a variety of journals and online publications. In 2021 and 2025, I served as a volunteer copywriter for the AAF (American Advertising Federation) Northeast Arkansas ADvocacy initiative, which involved developing advertising campaign materials for selected local nonprofit organizations. My editing and proofreading experience ranges from single-author book and multi-author textbook manuscripts to concert programs.

     

I am skilled in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. I have completed courses and workshops in online writing, collaborative writing, document design, web design, technical editing, nonprofit branding, SEO optimization, and grant writing. In 2020, I obtained status as an Apple Certified Teacher and completed additional Garage Band, iMovie, and Clips trainings in professional development settings. I am also skilled in Adobe InDesign, Lightroom, and Photoshop. My photography has won numerous awards and I was featured as the March 2021 Spotlight Photographer by Bedford Camera and Video in Little Rock, Arkansas.

     

I have the ability and desire to learn about a variety of content areas and convey that knowledge to a targeted audience. With a wide range of interests and previous experiences, my professional interests include editing, proofreading, copywriting, and instructional writing. I am open to job opportunities.