nora firestone

Decorative painter, color specialist. Also resurfaced old countertops with tinted concrete.

As a freelance writer/journalist I have published some 1,000-plus articles within several sections of the "Virginian-Pilot" newspaper, including the Beacon, Home, Career Connection and annual and semi-annual special publications, as well as in other magazines and Pilot Media publications, including "Inside Business" journal. As a cover story writer for the Pilot's "Home" section, I wrote a mix of hard news and feature stories pertaining to anything about the home--from maintenance and sales to renovation, custom building, decorating, lifestyles and more. This job finds me detail- and deadline-oriented, in good standing with my editors and involved in my community. I often take my own photographs to accompany articles.

Step-by-Step instructional presentations and workshops impart the knowledge and confidence necessary for achievement of high-impact, low-cost do-it-yourself projects. They include "Design, Build and Manage Your Own Website" workshops, "DIY Kitchen Makeover" presentations, "Writing for Your Small Business or Organization" and media-relations presentations and more. Step-by-Step Presentations also builds low-cost, self-manageable websites, with no monthly hosting costs or recurring fees, for clients nationwide. Visit www.stepbysteppresentations.com for more information.

Since 2012, the most valuable and worthwhile presentations and workshops in writing for business messaging, effective media relations/outreach and do-it-yourself website design, building and management. Serving small-business owners, authors, communications professionals, nonprofit representatives and others in charge of business messaging, publicity and media relations and running websites. As of August 2016, Nora Firestone is an official Weebly brand ambassador.