Nicholas Padiak

Writer and editor available for freelance or volunteer work

Writing

Articles, essays, scripts, bylines, research, interviews, blogs: Whatever you need written—no matter the desired tone, audience, or intention—I can write it for you. Experience includes work for:

• Washington Post | The Lily: Reported perspective

  • Hopes, fears, regrets: 9 dads share their experiences raising daughters (published 8/29/19)

  • I’m a millennial feminist dad. When my wife wanted to go back to work after having our baby, I was surprised by my reaction. (published 6/2/19)

• Chicago Tribune: Articles, personal essays

  • 50 years after the Fair Housing Act passed, black Chicagoans reflect on refuge found in South Side co-op (published 4/16/18)

  • 7 questions to ask a real estate agent before you commit (published 7/19/17)

  • Is owning a home still essential to the American Dream? (published 6/7/17)

  • Chicago renters swap space, privacy for super-small luxury apartments (published 1/25/17)

  • 4 things depression-symptom checklists don't tell you (published 12/1/16)

  • How to buy a home in a hurry: Chicago experts, buyers give tips (published 11/2/16)

• Teen Vogue: Articles

  • Trump's Attacks on the Media Are Affecting Interest in Journalism Programs (published 5/30/17)

• numberFire: Stats- and analytics-based sportswriting

  • Examining Draymond Green's Case as a Top-5 NBA Player (published 3/2/16)

• The Huffington Post: Contributor

  • A Generation Lost in Space: Overeducated and Underemployed in America (published 2/23/11)

• Everhouse: Bylines, narratives, case studies, video scripts, blog posts, press releases, field guides, white papers

• Premier Travel Media: Site InSpection writer

• Medill News Service: Beat reporter

Editing

A keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of narrative, and sometimes-brutal honesty. Whether you're trying to take your manuscript to the next level or you need to make sure your presentation is polished and clean, I'm your guy. Experience includes work for:

• Kiva Microfunds: Volunteer editor helping international businesses secure loans

• Illumen Group: Quality assurance, instructional design

• Hilary Neiman: Manuscript editing for Things Fall Apart

Nick was a fantastic editor whom I highly recommend! He is a grammatical wizard who has impeccable punctuation and flawless grammar. Nick is also wonderful to work with—he's quick, a great communicator, friendly, and professional. Short and simple … he’s the best!

Hilary Neiman

It was a pleasure working with Nick on project storyboards. His eye for detail, writing expertise, and great communication helped produce a better end product. He asked important questions to create a coherent flow of information for the learner.

Laura, Illumen Group