Writing
 
"For over a decade, Claire Sykes has been a regular and frequent contributor of insightful, interesting and educational feature articles for Photographer's Forum magazine. Her interviews are in-depth, her style is rich and readable, and her research is thorough and reliable. Not only is she detail-oriented in her writing, but she is also a delight to work with, a writer with whom an editor can develop a warm working relationship. And this one has!"
—Julie Simpson, Managing Editor
 Photographer's Forum


"I've worked with Claire Sykes on some fairly challenging articles about exploratory music that have been published in Musicworks Magazine. Ms. Sykes is an insightful writer, not afraid to address complex issues, and at the same time she presents her material in simple and expressive language."
—Gayle Young, Publisher
 Musicworks Magazine


"Claire Sykes has produced well-researched, well-written articles for me for many years. Her work has covered behavioral issues, the workplace, women's and children's topics and a host of other subjects. She has an eminently readable style and her work always adheres to our high standards for accuracy. I would recommend her to anyone in need of writing help."
—Steve McIver, Executive Editor
 Krames StayWell
 Custom Communications


"Claire's work and professionalism are first rate. She's a self-starter, an effective communicator and a talented writer. Perhaps most gratifying to editors, Claire makes it a priority to understand each assignment and to deliver a tailored manuscript on time."
—Johanna Arnone, Editor
 Remedies for Life
  Since 1990, over 200 local, national and international magazines based in the U.S., Canada, England and Taiwan have published more than 1,500 of my articles. I cover the arts—photography, music, visual fine arts, performance and literature—health, the environment, graphic and interior design, business, restaurants, travel, homes and gardens, and general interest. My how-to articles on employee relations, customer service, marketing and promotion, sales and general business management appear in dozens of national trade magazines.

When it comes to the arts, in-depth profiles are my specialty. I've had the remarkable opportunity to talk with and write about renowned photographers Mary Ellen Mark and Steve McCurry, composer R. Murray Schafer, the Arditti Quartet and pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard, to name a few. Along with many other artists, I've also interviewed physicians and psychologists, historians and scientists, attorneys and educators, children and gardeners, business executives and Buddhist monks, and even a boxing ring girl. Here are some of the magazines that include my byline:

Photographer's Forum
Art on Paper
Glass Quarterly
Communication Arts
Opera News
Musicworks Magazine
The Wire
Poets & Writers
Arthritis Today
Energy Times
Remedies for Life
The Rotarian
Alaska Airlines Magazine
Horizon Air Magazine
Northwest Palate
Reed Magazine

I also write and edit articles, profiles, white papers, website content and other copy for businesses and organizations in health care, the arts, community service, the environment and others. Below are several of my clients over the years:

Providence Health & Services
Port of Seattle
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
KCTS Nine
Holland America Line
Delta Society
Providence Recovery Program
REI
Swedish Hospital Medical Center
Lafayette String Quartet
Lightbourne, Inc.		  
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