M a r i s o l   P r o d u c t i o n s
Marilyn Joyce Rowland
W r i t i n g  S e r v i c e s
Services: Writing, editing, abstracting, and research in the fields of environmental and urban planning, public policy, adoption, crafts, travel, and related areas. 

Explanation of technical concepts, clearly and concisely, so that they can be easily understood by nontechnical people. 

Creation of public information materials, including newspaper/newsletter articles, brochures, fact sheets, speeches, video scripts, and web sites, including design and layout of newsletters and Web sites. 

Desktop design and production. 

Recent Projects: "Mentoring," published in the American Society of Indexers newsletter, Key Words.

"Going Online," published in the American Society of Indexers newsletter, Key Words and reprinted in an ASI publication.

"Indexing Art and Art History Books," with Diane Brenner, included in the American Society of Indexers publication, Indexing Specialties: History

Beyond Book Indexing: How to Get Started in Web Indexing, Embedded Indexing, and other Computer-based Media (Medford, NJ: Information Today, 2000), co-edited with Diane Brenner.. The book features 12 articles (three written by Marilyn Rowland) on indexing computer books, embedded indexing, Web indexing, CD-ROM indexing, Online Help indexing, META tag indexing, Web site design for indexers, and special-interest mailing lists, as well as a detailed glossary compiled by Marilyn and Diane.. For a sample, see Marilyn's article on META tags. To order a copy of the book, visit the publisher's Web site, Information Today.

Articles on indexing for publication in professional newsletters and on the Web.  See also articles on this site.

Numerous projects related to the Central Artery/Third Harbor Tunnel Project in Boston and other urban development projects, including preparation of environmental reports and documentation; environmental permits; explanatory materials for public distribution; speeches for project and public officials; video scripts explaining and/or promoting the project; and indexes of project materials and environmental documentation. 

Newsletter publication and multiple Web sites on Latin American adoption and related topics. 

Programs for musical performances. 

For more information: Please e-mail Marilyn Rowland for more information on writing availability, fees, and scheduling. Samples and references available on request. 

For information on Web site design, please e-mail Marilyn Rowland at Marisol Productions