Debra Martin Koma

Experience Summary

New media expert with strong skills in social media, blogs, and web properties

Published author of travel guide book and essays

Accomplished feature writer who thrives on working under deadlines

Experienced photographer, some videography

Excellent copyediting, transcription, editing and proofreading skills

Serious commitment to excellence in the printed and published word

Proficient researcher, interviewer and reporter

Professional Experience

Books
Co-author of PassPorter's Open Mouse for Walt Disney World, 2007 (PassPorter Press)
Co-author of PassPorter's Walt Disney World for Your Special Needs, 2005

Wrote the first and most comprehensive guide to Walt Disney World for individuals with special needs, and serves as the bible for anyone traveling with needs ranging from food allergies to mobility issues.

Koma Writing and Editing Services, Vienna, VA
1989 - Present
Freelance Writer/Editor

Write feature articles and edit a variety of publications on travel, food and lifestyle.

Write press releases and in-house corporate communications for a variety of local businesses.

Coordinate multiple projects for various clients.

AllEars.Net July 1997 - August 2019
Managing Editor

Research, write and edit feature articles on a variety of topics relating to Walt Disney World, Disneyland and the Disney Cruise Line for the AllEars.Net website, which averages more than 800,000 unique visitors each month, its blog and its weekly electronic newsletter (AllEars®), which has a circulation of 140,000 subscribers.

Edit, rewrite, and proofread all articles for the AllEars® newsletter.

Develop, design and maintain webpages for the AllEars.Net website.

Take and edit photographs for website.

Work with guest writers (many of whom have no formal training) to organize and refine articles.