Lynn Komlenic, Biography

Writer & Editor, specializing in healthy lifestyles, including vegan and vegetarian living, personal growth, communication, spirituality, consciousness development, and memoirs

I've been writing and editing since age six. An early calling to journaling and comedy writing provided significant relief from a troubling world. I've written personally since that young age, but it took some time for me to find my way to writing professionally, which I've done in various capacities throughout my entire career, but specifically related to books for nearly 20 years now.

I've spent much of my writing career serving as manuscript editor for Essential Publishing, an independent publisher out of North Palm Beach, Florida. There, I oversaw the editing and production of more than a dozen books, including three cookbooks. The pinnacle of my tenure was leading a team that accomplished 11 prestigious book awards in three years. Over the years, I've also created and produced a full array of promotional materials for authors and business owners including newsletters, marketing brochures, advertisements, and website copy.

Wanting to better comprehend the human experience led to my lifelong passion for personal and spiritual development. Determined to explore the world and create a life I love, I became an avid reader and student of psychology, personal development, environmental sustainability, plant-based lifestyles, consciousness development, communication, and spirituality. I use much of this knowledge and understanding in my work.

These interests have served me in a diverse career. I received my B.S. in Business/Finance at Lehigh University, in Bethlehem, PA. In addition to a full business curriculum, I took numerous engineering, writing, and public relations courses -- all of which now help me greatly with logic, story structure, concision, and clarity. Over the years, I've spent time at a major international corporation, multiple small businesses, and a non-profit, which has provided me with a wonderfully broad perspective. One consistent theme in all my work was writing -- from proposals to presentations, I've done just about all of it!

In my spare time, you will find me hiking in the mountains, taking nature photos, traveling, exploring, cycling, yoga-ing, making delicious plant-based foods, reading, helping friends and clients with their hearts through coaching, or teaching Nonviolent Communication (NVC) - a globally-celebrated practice that promotes connection through empathy and dialogue. I'm also a Certified Hippocrates Health Educator, qualified to teach the plant-based lifestyle, and currently enrolled in a Life and Health Coach certification program.

Endorsements

"Working with Lynn is a dream come true! Her wisdom, intelligence and consciousness is a winning combo, and exactly the energy I want in my project. She has brilliant attention to detail, and is incredibly talented at what she does. She has mastered the craft of editing, but, above all, she brought her heart and soul to the table. I will work with her again and HIGHLY recommend her to anyone that wants an amazing editor with a high level of consciousness, awareness, integrity, and love."
      --K. Kelly, Author of A Dog's Love is Forever

"Lynn is an exceptional editor. She put her heart and soul into my and Mike Dooley’s book The Dream, The Journey, Eternity, and God. Because of the format, the initial manuscript was a highly challenging edit; but she did an excellent job. I highly recommend Lynn for so many reasons."
    --S. Landon, Author of The Wisdom of the Council and The Dream, The Journey, Eternity & God

"Lynn's writing, editing, and production of books have been invaluable to me and my small publishing company. The 11 book awards that we have accomplished would not have been possible without her vision, skill, and attention to detail."
     -- B. Connolly, Founder & Owner of Essential Publishing

"I am pleased to give Lynn the highest recommendation possible as writer and editor. When Lynn says YES to a project, she not only puts her great writing and editing skills into action, she also puts her heart and soul into action! Lynn gives her projects her all! I have worked with her now on several book projects and sing her highest praises! Good Writing definitely Works! Thank you, Lynn!"
     -- T. Toney, Author of The Ecotarian Diet

"Lynn's talent is unquestionable. She brings brilliance as well as compassion to her writing, and has a gift for capturing my voice, and knowing what is in my head."
     -- C. Hirsch, Found and Owner of Prepare to Care Emergency Companions

"I have known Lynn for most of her life and am honored to write a review about her. Lynn is one of my favorite people. She has a fantastic aura about her and is a pure joy to be around. She has impeccable character, an unrelenting work ethic, an amazing ability to interact with people through the written and spoken word, and has astute insights into human behavior. She excels in all her endeavors and possesses a gift for rallying folks around a common goal. People look to Lynn for sage advice and friendship, both of which she offers selflessly. She will make an immeasurable contribution to any company that is fortunate enough to employ her."
     -- D. Davies, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Partner at Force Management

"I greatly appreciate the work you have done and you are an amazing writer!
     -- B. Polatin, author of The Actor's Secret