Testimonials
“Her approach to writing and interviewing is strategic…”
Lori is extremely responsive, always delivering a high-quality product on or before deadline. Her approach to writing and interviewing is strategic; she is always thinking ahead and asking the right questions. I know when I assign a piece to Lori that I will be satisfied with the process as well as the final product.
— Carly Nartowicz
Assistant Director of Communications
Deerfield Academy
“…all in all, working with Lori is a seamless process!”
“I have enjoyed working with Lori on several articles for our various printed publications and e-newsletters. She is well versed in the world of higher education and more specifically, of philanthropy in higher education, and is always on top of her stories. I don’t have to worry about an assignment once she has it, and I trust her to interact with our high-dollar donors with a level of professionalism that reflects our brand positively. She’s extremely responsive, communicates her costs up front, is wonderful at keeping me apprised of where she’s at in the writing process and commonly turns in her stories well ahead of deadline—all in all, working with Lori is a seamless process!”
“I value her work so much that I always book her for the next issue while working on the current one!”
“When it was time to redesign our magazine, I went straight to Lori for a few key profiles and in-depth curricular pieces. I value her work so much that I always book her for the next issue while working on the current one! You never have to worry about content with Lori. She is a true professional and I view her as a valued member of my magazine team.”
“Lori’s writing is lively and compelling.”
“Lori has written two features for our school magazine, and I look forward to inviting her to do more in the future. She is a thoughtful professional who asks great questions and keeps her client’s needs and goals top of mind. Lori’s writing is lively and compelling. She is a delight to work with, and I am happy to recommend her.”
“I have had the good fortune to work with many excellent writers in my career—Lori is one of them.”
“I have worked with Lori at two institutions and found her to be responsive and creative. Even on tight timelines, she has consistently performed on time and on budget. I have had the good fortune to work with many excellent writers in my career—Lori is one of them.”
“Lori turns around compelling stories under challenging deadlines.”
“I was first introduced to Lori through independent school colleagues who had been thrilled with her work. I have been equally impressed—she has become our go-to writer for those times when we need outside help. Lori turns around compelling stories under challenging deadlines. She is a very pleasant person to work with, and I know that interviewees are in good hands. I recommend Lori’s services without hesitation.”
“She quickly became a go-to freelancer as she was highly reliable, creative and fun to work with.”
“Lori has written alumni profiles for Bucknell Magazine since June 2019. She quickly became a go-to freelancer as she was highly reliable, creative and fun to work with. She’s never missed a deadline and is upfront if a timeline won’t work with her existing workflow. I really appreciate that, having worked with many writers who don’t disclose this and have set me back in my production by being late. When Lori does source review, there are rarely any changes, which means she’s highly accurate. She also helps immensely with gathering photos from subjects and writes to the word count, which means I don’t have to do a great deal of editing and rewriting of her work. I can count on her, and that means a lot when you are the only full-time staffer putting out a magazine quarterly with high standards and a discerning readership.”
“She never misses a deadline, and everyone she interviews remarks about how delightful it is working with her.”
“Lori is a terrific writer and collaborator. In addition to being a highly skilled wordsmith, she is a diligent and communicative colleague. She never misses a deadline, and everyone she interviews remarks about how delightful it is working with her. Her range is admirable, and her thorough research makes her ready and able to tackle any topic. I highly recommend Lori to anyone looking for a thoughtful writer, critical thinker, and productive partner.”
“Lori is the most efficient freelancer I’ve ever worked with, period.”
“Lori is the most efficient freelancer I’ve ever worked with, period. Not only can she turn a piece around quickly, she’s communicative in just the right amount; utterly professional and skilled as a reporter and interviewer (so I’ve been told by more than one magazine profile subject); and a smooth, articulate, thorough, reliable writer. AND she’s easy and pleasant to work with through the editing process, which can be a rare thing. Assigning a story to Lori means you can breathe a sigh of relief; consider it checked off your list!”
“Her interviews, always thorough and fact-filled, reveal the essence of her subjects.”
“Lori is an asset to any editor, publication, or organization. She is the consummate professional delivering clean, creative, and well-written copy. Her interviews, always thorough and fact-filled, reveal the essence of her subjects. Peppered with insightful quotes, her stories tell us not just how, but why the painter paints, the sculptor sculpts, or the woodworker crafts furniture. She delivers her pitches with the same care, outlining not just what she is proposing to write about, but the direction she will take the story. People she has interviewed have been impressed with how prepared and knowledgeable she is on many topics. She’s never missed a deadline and readily makes revisions. It’s been a pleasure working with her. ”
“…she is a pleasure to work with and always leaves our profile subjects grateful for the experience.”
Having worked in the communications, website, and publishing world for more than ten years, I’ve hired dozens and dozens of writers and have dealt with all types. Lori has risen to the top in every instance I’ve worked with her, delivering insightful, interesting, and tightly written pieces that always meet word count and (incredibly!) often exceed deadline expectations. Of equal importance, she is a pleasure to work with and always leaves our profile subjects grateful for the experience. I’d happily recommend Lori to anyone looking for a professional writer who can sift through an interview and find angles that not only tell the story accurately, but with color and interest.”
“I’m never in doubt as to Lori’s professionalism or ability, and am fully confident when asking her to connect with VIPs, development prospects, or alumni.”
“Lori Ferguson is a quick study, highly dependable, and an excellent writer. When I assumed the editorship of Plymouth State University’s magazine this year, I learned of Lori’s good work on previous issues and was glad to retain her services for additional work. I’m never in doubt as to Lori’s professionalism or ability, and am fully confident when asking her to connect with VIPs, development prospects, or alumni. Smart, warm, and funny: Lori is the total package, and I will be glad to discuss her qualifications with any prospective employers.”
“Her copy is clean and needs little editing when it arrives.”
“Lori Ferguson is, simply, an editor’s dream. She’s an excellent interviewer, always asking smart questions that develop into engaging stories. Her copy is clean and needs little editing when it arrives. She’s a fantastic communicator, quickly responding to email or questions. And she always makes deadline. If you rely on freelancers in any capacity and want to send an assignment off with confidence, I can’t recommend anyone better than Lori.”
“She immediately grasped the goal for each piece and worked with all the sources to create compelling stories.”
“I worked with Lori on two feature stories, both covering five years. She immediately grasped the goal for each piece and worked with all the sources to create compelling stories. For one project, she deftly negotiated a 12-hour time difference to interview faculty and students from an international research project. Her professionalism, curiosity, and empathy made her the perfect writer for these projects. I hope to partner with Lori again in the future.”
“…it is a very rare thing to see a piece so complex and so distilled in an alumni bulletin….”
“I am so happy with the piece! Thank you so much! It is a both a prayer and a blessing to me. It “accumulates”—like a good song—gathering and releasing in that last paragraph. Yes. A benediction. A friend of mine (who you mention in the profile), a very savvy guy, called me from Washington, DC after reading your piece to say how well you had gotten the “essence”—and he knows how hard it is to capture that—and he used the word “startling”—saying that it is a very rare thing to see a piece so complex and so distilled in an alumni bulletin—for any institution, anywhere!”
“…she has a special ability to draw the best out of even the most difficult interviews.”
“When your directive is to include a profile on alumnus ‘X’ and you know he’s notoriously difficult to interview, who do you call? Why Lori Ferguson, of course! Not only does Lori turn out engaging and compelling stories, she has a special ability to draw the best out of even the most difficult interviews. It’s almost like a magic power the way she makes the subjects of her stories feel at ease. I am constantly in awe of her talent and so grateful to have connected with her.”
“I can’t say enough about what a positive experience it is to work with Lori. In addition to her formidable talent, she brings to the table the highest degree of professionalism, punctuality, flexibility and creativity. For us, she has proven to be adept at the interview process and has been skilled in gleaning key information from a variety of sources in order to craft insightful and interesting articles for our magazine. I would not hesitate to recommend Lori for any writing assignment out there.”
“I really appreciate that she isn’t afraid to ask questions and makes sure our stories get told in the best way possible.”
“I’ve hired Lori to write many pieces for our alumni magazine, all ranging in length and subject matter, and she has delivered thoughtful, well-written content each time. She turns assignments in on deadline—or often ahead of schedule—and is open to any edits or changes the piece may require. I really appreciate that she isn’t afraid to ask questions and makes sure our stories get told in the best way possible. Lori’s organized, creative and professional manner makes working with her an enjoyable and stress-free experience.”
“You’ll never have to worry about an assignment being late!”
“Lori is a godsend for the busy editor. She is quick, efficient and delivers well-written pieces before deadline. You’ll never have to worry about an assignment being late! She works with you to get the best story possible, and is great with handling any follow-up questions or adjustments that may come up in the editing process. She is professional, organized and communicative, and has a happy talent for drawing out compelling quotes and crucial information from her subjects. Lori’s articles do not disappoint and I would not hesitate to recommend her!”
“If there is a snag or delay in the story process, her nuanced approach keeps things moving along smoothly.”
“Lori is one of our go-to writers for our alumni magazine. We can hand her any type of assignment, and she will take it from there with great skill and the utmost professionalism. She is reliable and communicative, always answering emails, questions and assignment queries in a timely fashion. Lori turns out vibrant, interesting and well-proofed copy and meets even the tightest deadlines. If there is a snag or delay in the story process, her nuanced approach keeps things moving along smoothly. An added bonus: She has an upbeat, positive attitude which makes working with her such an enjoyable experience!”
“As for deadlines, Lori doesn’t just beat them. She slays them.”
“Lori is a thorough interviewer, a talented writer, and a wonderful storyteller. I have heard from many sources that Lori put them at ease, which can be key to getting to the heart of a story. As for deadlines, Lori doesn’t just beat them. She slays them.”
“If you are looking for a writer you can count on to deliver, Lori is a great choice.”
“Lori is an excellent writer who understands how to craft an engaging piece for the alumni audience. Her work is thoroughly researched, skillfully written and submitted on time – even when the deadline is tight. If you are looking for a writer you can count on to deliver, Lori is a great choice.”
“Lori did an extraordinary job contributing to content for our school’s redesigned website. Despite not having a lot of web writing experience, she adapted quickly and easily, providing consistent voice to our content and doing the difficult job of consolidating existing content, as well as adding new material. Lori was punctual with deadlines, incredibly amenable to feedback, and eager to please! She was a complete pleasure to work with and I look forward to inviting her help on other writing projects in the future.”
“She is able to take a complex topic, conduct interviews, and then produce a piece that clarifies and presents the topic concisely.”
“I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Lori on projects for our school’s magazine. She is able to take a complex topic, conduct interviews, and then produce a piece that clarifies and presents the topic concisely. Her assignments arrive on time and barely need editing. I am so pleased to have found her and look forward to working with her often in the future.”
“Lori makes the process easy from start to finish.”
“We have hired Lori to write feature articles for our alumni magazine, and she does not disappoint! We give her the story idea, length, and the contacts, and she does the rest. She is not only a very talented interviewer and writer, she’s also a very responsive and organized business person. Lori makes the process easy from start to finish. Two enthusiastic thumbs up! “
“Lori is one of my go-to writers for our alumni magazine, particularly with our profile pieces. I know that she will hit a deadline, even if I’ve given her a short window of time. In fact, she often delivers her pieces before deadline, and they are clean and engaging. Lori tackles every assignment with great energy and sees it to its full conclusion. She is a breeze to work with, and I really appreciate that I can count on her to deliver an assignment that won’t require a lot of extra legwork.”
“Lori is personable, fun to work with and seems to find true joy in learning more about her clients and the subjects on which she writes.”
“Lori wrote the cover story for the inaugural issue of our alumni magazine and, in so doing, set a high bar for this new publication. From beginning to end, Lori approached the assignment with both professionalism and enthusiasm. She submitted a draft well ahead of schedule and produced a finished product (also ahead of schedule!) that addressed all my edits. In addition to all this, Lori is personable, fun to work with and seems to find true joy in learning more about her clients and the subjects on which she writes. I hope to work with Lori on many future issues of our magazine!”
“…never have I heard back from so many alumni about how much they enjoyed it.”
“I wanted to let you know the outpouring of positive feedback we have received on this issue of Dean Magazine. This is the sixth issue I’ve worked on in my time here at the College, and never have I heard back from so many alumni about how much they enjoyed it. I think this is largely due to the lovely feature article you wrote – connecting with the history of the institution really seemed to resonate with folks.”
“I would readily hire Lori for a future assignment and feel confident that it’s in good hands.”
“I was referred to Lori by another alumni magazine editor when I needed a solid, experienced writer for a feature. I certainly found that in Lori. She wrote a stellar article for our magazine about a young alumnus who is a food consultant and cookbook author. The piece made his work and setting truly come alive, and he enjoyed working with Lori as much as I did. I would readily hire Lori for a future assignment and feel confident that it’s in good hands.”
“Lori is a thoughtful and talented writer who always finds the heart of the story.”
“Lori is a thoughtful and talented writer who always finds the heart of the story. As an editor, it made life much easier knowing that any assignment she took on would be done promptly, thoroughly, and professionally. It was a pleasure to work with her, and I would recommend her without hesitation.”
“When I hire Lori, I feel confident that her work will be solid and on time.”
“Lori is a pleasure to work with: she’s friendly, prompt, and keeps me informed throughout the process. She writes well and finds the interesting heart of stories. When I hire Lori, I feel confident that her work will be solid and on time.”
“It wasn’t just good writing, but insightful and engaging.”
“Lori, your article in the Pennsylvania Gazette, which spoke of my work as an architect (MArch ’85) and the launching of my new venture Studio Vlock, was exceptional. It wasn’t just good writing, but insightful and engaging. From our many conversations, you skillfully revealed the real “me” behind the story. Your writing has received universal acclaim from my colleagues and generally everyone who has read it. The highest compliment: my family thought it was terrific!”
“…thanks for your work in pulling together a complex set of ideas and principles so articulately!”
“[The story on Dartmouth’s Family Medicine program] is well written and really delightful – thanks for your work in pulling together a complex set of ideas and principles so articulately!”
“We were thrilled to receive a copy of Design New England yesterday. You did a superb job. Your editing and writing captured most of the points we talked about over the phone…not an easy task I would imagine.”
“It is amazing what new eyes and great writing talent can bring to the table.”
“Lori recently wrote a feature on me for Design New England and the response was wonderful. I received many positive comments from friends and associates and garnered attention for my work in many new quarters. In fact, as a result of Lori’s story, I captured the attention of the Bowersock Gallery and now have new representation for my work in their Provincetown, MA and Mount Dora, FL locations! Lori presented my artwork in a clear, compelling style that obviously resonated with readers and brought me increased attention in several new quarters, exposure for which I’m grateful!”
“Thank you very much for writing such a nice piece on our company [in Costco Connection]. I can’t tell you how many customers, vendors, friends, acquaintances (some of whom I have not spoken to in 20 years) read the story and called/emailed me about it.”
“Dear Lori, Today the phone rang for the 4th time as a result of your article for Around Concord. Each time, a substantial appointment was booked and they have continued with me. Sooooo, I can barely thank you enough! Honestly, in my career I have been featured dozens of times in newspapers and magazines with a nod of approval from folks but nothing directly and immediate from the article. I did not think anything would move with the AC article – but it did and it was your writing (all clients have said how beautifully written it was). So I thank you again for your talent and the emotion you can evoke.”
“Lori is a talented, insightful communicator. She has superb writing and people skills—two requisites for high success in all kinds of communications. She is also a team player, eager to support her colleagues. And finally, she is a pleasant person to have around. I highly recommend her.”
“Lori’s many years of writing experience and knowledge of the fine arts helped my gallery business to capture the attention of the media and buying public. When Lori began handling the writing of press releases and copy for marketing materials, I saw an increase in sales almost immediately. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Lori for over ten years and continue to be impressed not only by her intelligence and ability to turn a phrase, but also by her professionalism and thoroughness in understanding whatever subject matter she writes about. Any organization seeking to garner the interest of their audience would benefit from Lori’s work.”
“I just read the article yesterday and wanted to tell you how pleased I was with it. You did a beautiful job and the pictures are a nice complement to the text. All in all a very up experience. It was a pleasure working with you. I look forward to reading more of your work.”
“You have a very good writing style that made the article easy to read plus interesting.”
“I am completely blown away by how you perfectly captured my life/story. I’m almost speechless. Thank you. You truly are a gifted writer….”
“Hello Lori! What a wonderful article! How beautifully you put it all together!”
“[The story] is amazing, and I have already had so many customers stopping by to say what a great article it is and congratulating me, so thank you for writing such a great story about Lilise.”
“Aside from being a terrific wordsmith and source of ideas, Lori is whip smart, talented, down-to-earth, and always a professional.”
“Lori was an absolute pleasure to work with, both personally and professionally. One of the highlights of working at HBSP for me was collaborating with her on a regular basis. Aside from being a terrific wordsmith and source of ideas, Lori is whip smart, talented, down-to-earth, and always a professional. Oh, and lots of fun! I couldn’t recommend Lori more highly.”
“…Again I have to let you know how impressed I am with your fluid, succinct and informative writing. Your article reads beautifully. Thank you for doing such a beautiful job!”
“Just wanted you to know we’ve had so much great feedback on [the AVA Gallery] story. Thanks so much for doing a great job, as always!”