Writing
“All that mankind has done, thought, gained, or been: it is lying as in magic preservation in the pages of books.” Thomas Carlyle
For two decades, Ann Aubrey Hanson has earned her living as a writer: journalist, ghostwriter, technical writer, and jack-of-all-trades writer. She maintains her sanity by writing fiction.
Editing
“Perfection is not achieved when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” Antoine de Saint Exupéry
Ann understands that not all writers are natural editors. For 20 years, it has been her task to bring manuscripts to perfection before publication. Ann currently edits books as a freelancer for St. Mary's Press, Palgrave Publishers, Triple SSS Press, and a variety of other publishers.
In addition to her freelance editing, Ann is Editor of Via Lucis Press. Via Lucis Photography and Via Lucis Press are part of a long-term project to document Romanesque and Gothic churches in France and Spain. The projects include the photographs by PJ McKey and Dennis Aubrey that are represented on the Via Lucis Web site, a book called France Romanesque, which will be finished in 2010, and custom art prints. France Romanesque is edited by Ann Aubrey Hanson. Visit the Via Lucis blog to learn the latest news about the project.
Teaching
“Quite frankly, teachers are the only profession that teach our children.” Dan Quayle
Ann has taught writing in numerous venues, from school classrooms to courses at the the University of California, San Diego, Extension program and The University of Phoenix, San Diego. She currently teaches fiction writing workshops for UCSD Extension, and leads an ongoing memoir writing workshop in the community.
Ghostwriting
“Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.” Aesop
There are people in the world who have a story to be told but who are unable, for myriad reasons, to tell it themselves. Ann puts words at others’ fingertips, helping to bring their stories, their articles, and their books to print. Whether it is the story of the spiritual aspect of giving care to the elderly or dying, or the private tale of life behind bars, she can make each individual’s voice resound in her writing.
Publishing
“The man who doesn’t read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them.” Mark Twain
Due to changes in the traditional publishing world, Ann has entered the world of on-demand publishing in an effort to help bring her clients’ books to print and market. Beware the vanity press!
Indexing
“Oh, that way lies madness; let me shun that.” William Shakespeare, King Lear
Ann has vast experience in the realm of indexing, having indexed a plethora of Masters’ theses and academic books, as well as an abundance of User Guides and How-To Manuals. She looks at indexing as creating order from chaos for the good of others.
“Ann worked tirelessly with me to complete a thorough index at the required scholarly level. I recommend Ann Aubrey Hanson unreservedly to anyone working with tight deadlines.” Dr. Katerina Zacharia, Loyola Marymount University, Chairman Department of Classics and Archaeology