Lori Stephens

Lori Stephens' career spans the full spectrum of content development, writing, editing, and publication management. She has edited 200+ trade titles on topics from Neurolinguistic Programming, distance learning, and fine arts to finance and technology; edited textbooks for higher-education publishers such as Prentice Hall and Thomson Delmar; and written content for Disney Internet Group. Her company, Verbatim Editorial LLC (verbatimeditorial.com), provides editing services for companies and writers.

Her published books include "House Mates: A Guide to Cooperative Shared Housing" and "The Mindful Dog Owner: What Your Dog Is Teaching You about Living Enlightenment."

She earned a BA in English Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Oregon and holds certifications as a NLP Practitioner and a Certified Communications Professional.