Writer. Editor. Story Strategist.
Testimonials
In 27 years of editing magazines and books I’ve rarely worked with such a talented, organized, on-time, energetic, demanding (of herself) writer and researcher. Lynn meticulously gathers up-to-date facts and writes with an ideal balance: Her prose is active and direct, clearly and concisely conveying information, yet it is imbued with a voice that is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and inviting. The reader has the sense that he has just found his own ideal friend and guide. This is a balance and a quality I doggedly seek in travel writing yet rarely find.
— John Barstow
Former special projects editor, W.W. Norton & Company
Lynn digs to unearth the details that make a story shine—and maximize understanding and impact. Her stellar skills were evident on my Op-Ed for a national publication. Not only was it one of the most read opinion pieces, the editor said she wished all submissions were so compelling and clean. A complex case study got the Lynn research, reporting and writing treatment and remains a model for us. Lynn sets the bar high and delivers.
— Max Silverman
Executive director, University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership
Lynn is a crackerjack science writer, writing coach and editor. She’s helped our graduate students write for clarity and impact, always explaining the “why” behind her structural edits to their work. Ultimately, Lynn’s writing and editing on projects from case studies and reports to blog series has made us better articulate the importance of what we do. And she’s a pro at making technical content accessible to a wider audience. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
— Anne Goodchild
Professor of civil & environmental engineering and founding director of the Urban Freight Lab, University of Washington
Our complex nonprofit needed help documenting our impact on advancing science to improve the health of women and newborns worldwide. Lynn asked all the right questions and put together a bang-up strategic storytelling plan, including suggested infographics to tell our story visually. She brings smarts, creativity and dedication. I highly recommend her to any mission-driven organization and leader.
— James A. Litch, MD, DTMH
Chief executive officer and chief research officer
Global Alliance to Prevent Prematurity and Stillbirth (GAPPS)
Lynn is whip smart, a great listener and a savvy writer and editor with a real knack for clever phrasing. Her insights and instincts are spot on. As a writer, she knows how to grab the reader’s attention and not let go. As an editor, she consistently catches weak spots that others don’t. Put simply, she always makes my work better. She’s a catch for anyone lucky enough to work with her.
— Marguerite Roza
Research professor and founding director of the Edunomics Lab, Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy
I’ve worked with many writers over the years and can testify that Lynn is the real deal. Time and again she proved her ability to take a bunch of ideas and find the forest for the trees, ask probing questions about both substance and tone, and craft compelling and coherent op-eds that got published in outlets like The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Detroit News and The Seattle Times. I trust her. And she’s a joy to work with.
— Robin Lake
Professor of practice and director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education, Arizona State University
Lynn Schnaiberg is one of the most dogged reporters and graceful writers I know. She has a genuine curiosity about the world, which leads her to ask that off-beat question or find that elusive voice that will make a story sing. She also knows how to listen, a trait that many reporters lack. Lynn is smart as a whip, versatile, and passionate about her work. She also is delightful to work with. Hire her!
— Beth Reinhard
Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter and former Education Week colleague