"As editor of Susan's 'Personal Gaines' column for METRO magazine, I can say that she puts 100 percent into each story. Her writing is poetic, thoughtful and populist in the best kind of way. Most importantly, Susan's words make a difference in the real world. She receives countless letters every month from readers who point out that her honest, uplifting columns have given them hope in their own lives. Every editor should be so lucky to work with such a kind and talented writer."
- Chris Clayton, Senior Editor, METRO magazine
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With more than 25 years experience as a freelance journalist, Susan has covered a range of topics including parenting, art, business and her passion: fitness + health. With a master's degree from the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Susan entered the field well equipped to get the story right, make it compelling and deliver it on time. She is available for feature and corporate assignments.
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Susan Gaines' work has been featured in these publications:
- Redbook
- Better Homes + Gardens
- Experience Life
- Plymouth Magazine
- Eden Prairie Magazine
- Lake Minnetonka Magazine
- Minnesota Monthly
- Albuquerque Monthly
- Midwest Home + Garden
- Minnesota Bride
- Minnesota Parent
- Minnesota Medicine
- Business Ethics
- U.S. Art
- Twin Cities Metropolitan
Contact: sgaines@visi.com >
Her personal journey as a third-degree black belt in tae kwon do and now a certified Gyrotonic® instructor uniquely positions her to write about fitness from the perspective of personal growth as well as from a scientific, how-to angle. She tackles the science side in Minnesota Medicine and some more nebulous combinations in Experience Life. As Health + Fitness columnist and blogger for METRO magazine and several other Tiger Oak Publications.
Susan has been writing on assignment for a wide range of publications for 20 years. Her work has appeared nationally in Better Homes + Gardens and Redbook, and widely in the Twin Cities area. Throughout her 20-year career as a freelance journalist, she has gracefully tackled subjects in the arts, medicine, parenting and psychology.
