Heather Shoning is a freelance editor and writer who works with city and home and design publications to produce excellent content that attracts readers and grows their audiences. She is currently editor of one luxury lifestyle city publication in Colorado and one national home and design magazine based in New Mexico. In addition, Heather writes lifestyle, design and travel articles for several magazines across the country.

Originally from Iowa, Heather’s work is grounded in Midwestern sensibility. As an editor, she provides thoughtful direction, meticulous management of the schedule and budget, and is a gracious leader and mentor for staff and freelance teams alike. Heather’s writing is polished prose always delivered on time. She goes the distance to uncover the ambiguous story and enlightens readers with engaging anecdotes and information they can use.

In addition to her magazine work, Heather is an aspiring author. She is currently seeking representation for her first novel while diligently writing her second.

Heather holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in magazines from Drake University, where she was awarded an esteemed apprenticeship in Meredith Corporation’s home and design publications department.