Bios: Dr. Julie Bates

Contributing editor Dr. Julie Bates teaches professional writing and editing courses at Millikin University. She is also a professional writer and copy editor for national publications including Better Homes & Gardens and Cottage Style, among others. Julie enjoys life on the prairie with her husband, children and rescue dog, Goldie.

Assisting with the copy edits in this issue are the students in her professional editing class: Arica Burns, Bella Hernandez, Lauryn Kenny, Gwen Klinkey, Maggie Kusar, Austin Medina, Charlize Pate, Mike Schutz, Page Shields, Sydney Sinks, and Cindie Zelhart.