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P.S. Publications

P.S. Publications is owned and operated by Pauline Stieff, a versatile communications professional who specializes in business and grant writing as well as innovative writing instruction. 

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  • Grant writing and consultation

  • Publication writing:

    Newsletter - Articles - Reports - Summaries- Press releases - Editing and Proofreading

  • Book editing and publishing

  • Author Promotion assistance

  • Writing, training, & coaching

  • Resumes and cover letters.

  • Other writing tasks

     

For your business and you:

Resumes and Cover Letters
Resumes and Cover Letters
Training and Coaching
Training and Coaching
Editing and Proofreading
Editing and Proofreading
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Publication Writing
Newsletters and Articles
Newsletters and Articles
Professional Writing
Professional Writing
College Applications
College Applications
Grant Writing
Grant Writing and Consultation
 

Resumes and Cover Letters

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Does your resume need to be revamped?
Do you need a cover letter for a specific job?
  • Pauline provides one-on-one assistance to help you present your skills and experience in strong and confident manner.
  • The level of assistance varies depending on your needs.
  • Pauline can help you rewrite your current resume or interview you to create new versions to target specific jobs or industries.
  • In-person meetings are supplemented by email exchanges to make edits easier for busy people.
  • Assistance in researching jobs is available upon request at an additional cost.
Group Training and Presentations
  • Available for your class or organization!
One-on-One Training
  • College students, seasoned professionals, and those seeking a change in their careers have all sought Pauline’s unique approach to teaching writing.
  • Whether you need assistance with a one-time project or on-going improvement of your writing, Pauline can design a customized training program tailored to your needs.

Training & Coaching

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Editing and Proofreading

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Pauline provides thorough and professional editing and proofreading services for your:

  • Books
  • Magazine Articles
  • Blogs
  • Press Releases
  • Grant Proposals
  • Resumes
  • Brochures
  • Sales Decks
  • Annual Reports
  • Other Types of Professional Writing (please inquire)

Publication Writing

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Book Editing, Publishing and Author Promotion Assistance
  • Need to polish your non-fiction book manuscript?
  • Are you writing a proposal for a new article or book?

As a writing coach and editor, Pauline also can provide editing (copy and content) and developmental solutions for your non-fiction book manuscript!

  • Proposals need to be clear and concise so that your readers can understand and be interested in your ideas.
  • Pauline can provide you with an outline format and insightful questions to help you to focus your thoughts to market your project to potential agents or publishers.
  • Additionally, Pauline can edit your proposal and offer critical feedback.
  • Literary agent and publisher research is available for an additional fee.

Publication Writing

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Articles

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Do you need a freelance writer or researcher for an article or book chapter?

Pauline can write articles of any length and specializes in the following areas:

  • Writing and the Teaching of Writing
  • Careers in Non-Profit
  • Grants and Fundraising
  • Technology as Related to Education and Grant Seeking
  • Health Care and Social Services (call or e-mail to discuss)

 Pauline also writes and edits reports, summaries, and press releases.

Pauline can provide newsletter consulting including background research, writing, and editing, and advice on creating a quality publication.
  • An article for a newsletter?
  • A newsletter editor?
  • Advice on how to begin a new publication or improve a current one?
 Both one-time and ongoing assistance is available.

Newsletters

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Professional Writing

Newsletters

Article Writing/Research

Reports

Summaries

Press Releases

Editing & Proofreading

Professional Writing

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P.S Publications can help you with:

  • Annual and Other Reports
  • Executive Summaries
  • Guidance on Interviewing Colleagues
  • Biographical Research
  • Fact-Checking
  • Promotional Copy (Press release): from writing the release and related documents to the best distribution channels for your organization.
  • Promoting an Event
  • Promoting a Product
  • Making an Announcement
  • One-pagers
  • Profiles
  • Do you need assistance with a college, graduate or professional school application essay?
  • What exactly is a “defining moment?”
  • How can you tell your life story and goals in only 500 words?

Writing about yourself and your life can be a difficult task. Application essays are a determining factor in the admission process, carrying more weight than standardized test scores or interviews!

  • Pauline has helped many people organize and focus their ideas and experiences to write thoughtful, inspiring and successful application essays.
  • Pauline has over 20 years’ experience in this type of writing.
  • As an employee (both instructor and administrative staff) at numerous educational institutions, Pauline knows the key elements of such essays and what schools are looking for in applications.
  • Pauline can also edit existing essays and provide on-going feedback via email or video conference.

 

 

College Application Essays

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Grant Writing and Consultation

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Looking for grant funding for your project or organization? Don’t know where to begin?

Pauline can provide the full spectrum of grant services!

  • Prospect Research (finding potential funders for your project)
  • Funding Strategy Development
  • Letters of Intent and Grant Preparation
  • Application/Proposal Writing and Editing
  • Dealing with Government Entities

Need writing for a special occasion or a special person?

Pauline can help you with:

  • Bios
  • Tributes
  • Memorials
  • Obituaries
  • Toasts
  • Wedding Vows

 

Special Projects

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About Pauline

Pauline-Stieff-PSPublicationsPauline Stieff is a versatile and passionate strategic communicator, fund developer, teacher and coach. She has a unique career trajectory with experience in companies of all sizes in both the corporate and non-profit sectors.

Founded in 1996, P.S. Publications is a dynamic and evolving business that reflects the depth and scope of Pauline’s communication talents. Her practical, yet non-traditional approach to consulting seeks to break down the stereotypes about writing, education and technology and provide clients with quality personalized service.

Pauline has raised over $40 million in grant funding at various institutions in the Boston and Seattle areas including Boston Medical Center, Tufts University, Lutheran Community Services Northwest and Bethany of the Northwest. 

As a fund developer, marketing professional and proposal manager in the private sector, Pauline secured over $35 million in funding for healthcare, technology and information management projects for companies such as SAP Concur, Delta Dental, and Iron Mountain.

Pauline has taught writing and communications courses at the Massachusetts School of Law, Emmanuel College, the University of Massachusetts, the Boston Center for Adult Education and Aeronautic Joint Apprenticeship Committee Training School (AJAC). Additionally, she has been a speaker at regional and national conferences, wrote a blog for the Corporate Giving Network, and continues to consult and secure funding for non-profits serving BIPOC, women, at-risk youth, and other underserved populations.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Literature and Rhetoric from the State University of New York at Binghamton (now Binghamton University) and a Master’s Degree in English from the University of Massachusetts in Boston.

She most recently served as Director of Resource Development at Housing Hope, a multi-agency regional non-profit, providing housing, wrap-around services, training and workforce development.

Awards

Named Quarterly MVP for work on RFP Team, Global Operations, SAP Concur

Received 2nd place in the 2021 Write on the Sound Poetry competition

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About Pauline

Pauline Stieff is a versatile and passionate strategic communicator, fund developer, teacher and coach. She has a unique career trajectory with experience in companies of all sizes in both the corporate and non-profit sectors.

Founded in 1996, P.S. Publications is dynamic and evolving business which reflects the depth and scope of Pauline’s communication talents. Her practical, yet non-traditional approach to consulting seeks to break down the stereotypes about writing, education and technology and provide clients with quality personalized service.

Pauline has raised over $40 million in grant funding at various institutions in the Boston and Seattle areas including Boston Medical Center, Tufts University, Lutheran Community Services Northwest and Bethany of the Northwest. 

As a fund developer, marketing professional and proposal manager in the private sector, Pauline secured over $35 million in funding for healthcare, technology and information management projects for companies such as SAP Concur, Delta Dental, and Iron Mountain.

Pauline has taught writing and communications courses at the Massachusetts School of Law, Emmanuel College and the Boston Center for Adult Education and Aeronautic Joint Apprenticeship Committee Training School. (AJAC). Additionally, she has been a speaker at regional and national conferences, wrote a blog for the Corporate Giving Network and continues to consult and secure funding for non-profits serving BIPOC, women, at-risk youth and other underserved populations.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Literature and Rhetoric from the State University of New York at Binghamton (now Binghamton University) and a Master’s Degree in English from the University of Massachusetts in Boston.

She currently serves as Director of Resource Development at Housing Hope, a multi-agency regional non-profit, providing housing, wrap-around services, training and workforce development.

Awards

Named Quarterly MVP for work on RFP Team, Global Operations, SAP Concur

Received 2nd place in the 2021 Write on the Sound Poetry competition

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