My title may be freelance journalist, but writing is only one aspect of my job. I’m a collaborator, project manager, researcher, and problem solver—from deciding who the best subject matter expert to interview to deciding what questions to ask and what information to include, and then synthesizing it into a concise article.
Here’s what editors have shared about what it’s like to work with me.
“I had the pleasure of working with Lauren David as her editor at ConsumerAffairs, and I was consistently impressed by the quality of her work. Her writing is thorough, well-researched, and authoritative — especially on complex finance and real estate topics.
She never kept me waiting and often delivered before the deadline pieces that needed zero to minimal editing. In short, Lauren is an editor’s dream come true.” — Ashley Eneriz, former finance editor at ConsumerAffairs
“Lauren contributed gardening content to Martha Stewart Living while I was the assigning editor of the home and garden verticals. Lauren is a meticulous and detailed writer, an expert in her field, and skilled at finding great experts to provide insight for her work. She’s also extremely communicative, doesn’t miss deadlines, and is an overall pleasure to work with as a freelance writer!” — Alex Kelly, Former editor at Martha Stewart
“I edited many of Lauren’s stories at Business Insider and was always impressed with her range of knowledge. She wrote about everything from book recommendations and online courses to gardening tips and crafting, and was always happy to take on new assignments. She was consistently thorough and on time with stories, making her one of my regular freelancers.” — Julia Pugachevsky, Former Education Editor at Business Insider
“Lauren contributed excellent writing to our brand. She took direction well, stuck to due dates, and communicated well with the team. Her work was original, complete, and interesting. I highly recommend working with her!” — Eliza Savage, MS, RD, CDN, Former Editor for VeryWell Fit
“Lauren does great work! Her articles are always thorough and informative, often coming in well before the deadline. She is a reliable and efficient source for a number of writing needs and niches.”
— Sarah Regan, Spirituality and Relationships Editor at Mindbodygreen