Jared Salomon
Writing to glorify God
Phone 815-325-0672
Email jaredms1117@gmail.com
Address Plainfield, IL
ABOUT
Probably the most important thing to know about me is that I am a Christian. I am a recent Taylor University grad with a Professional Writing major, a writer, and a tennis player.
I put my faith and trust in the gospel message of Jesus Christ, and that faith and trust influences everything I write. I journal and write stories, and I also enjoy editing (content editing, copyediting, and proofreading).
Ever since I was a kid I have wanted to be an author. I have enjoyed writing for over a decade. I wrote several stories (one of them having multiple drafts) and a few series of books. I write fiction and nonfiction. I mostly write Christian realistic fiction and Christian fantasy for my stories, but I also write Christian nonfiction and Christian sports fiction.
While writing stories is a hobby, my purpose is that I want to eventually bring others to God or closer to God through my writing.
Some of my favorite books are the Bible, some other Christian books, most of Rick Riordan's mythology books, Harry Potter, a sci-fi series, The Lord of the Rings, and some other fantasy books.
I have taken several Bible, English, reading, and literature classes, multiple creative writing classes, some communication courses, and some other writing classes. As a career, I would like to be a content editor, copyeditor, proofreader, or all three.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2019-2022
Chick-fil-A kicthen worker
Chick-fil-A
Oswego, Illinois
2022
Copyeditor
The Echo
Upland, Indiana
2022-present
Salem Web Network freelance writer
Salem Web Network
Plainfield, Illinois (work remotely)
2023-present
Assistant product developer
Childress Ink
Plainfield, Illinois (work remotely)
2024
AI trainer for creative writing
Outlier
Plainfield, Illinois (work remotely)
EDUCATION
2020–2023
Taylor University
Bachelor's Degree in Professional Writing
Upland, Indiana
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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Phi Theta Kappa member
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dean's list
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magna cum laude
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Bachelor of Science degree
PUBLICATIONS
Bible Study Tools articles
Christianity.com articles
Crosswalk articles
Ink-a-Dink book reviews
Marion Chronicle-Tribune article: “’It’s a gift God has given me’: Rachael Phillips talks about her years of writing”
ECLA book review: “Active Defense”
Aboite Independent devotional: “The Past Is in the Past”