Writing • Editing • Teaching • Coaching • Ghostwriting

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, Apex CoVantage Publishers, the Continuum Publishing Company, 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, an initial book called Light and Stone which is currently in preparation, and custom art prints. Light and Stone is illustrated by these photographs by Dennis Aubrey and PJ McKey, with text by Dennis Aubrey, edited by Ann Aubrey Hanson, and custom art prints. Light and Stone 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.

Coaching/Mentoring

“A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done.” Dwight D. Eisenhower

Writing can be an intimidating art. Everyone can write, but writing well takes knowledge, practice, and honest critique. Ann helps budding writers and professional authors to hone their writing, all the while providing encouragement, concrete guidance, and a depth of knowledge gained from two decades in the art.

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 personal story of emigration and adaptation, 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