Jon McGoran
Freelance, Coaching, and Editing
When not writing fiction, Jon McGoran works as a freelance writer, editor, writing coach, and story consultant. Clients including Ubisoft, Counterplay Games, Titan Books, Mangrove Media, Risk & Insurance Magazine, University of Pennsylvania, and many individual authors. He currently teaches in Drexel University's Creative Writing MFA program. Jon McGoran is available for freelance writing and editing, ghostwriting, and developmental editing and coaching for authors.
For more information, visit Jon's page on LinkedIn, or contact him via email or through the form on his contact page.
Writing Samples
Below are links to a selection of writing samples. For more information, contact Jon McGoran via email or through the form on his contact page.
Risk & Insurance Magazine
Cyber exposure is a growing concern for farms and agribusiness companies of all sizes.
A probe of the nutritional supplement industry may be costly for insurers as well as brand reputations.
High Net Worth’s Unique Cyber Challenges
Emerging cyber risk is a challenge for everyone these days, but for high net worth individuals and families, the challenges can be even greater.
Businesses face risks from undersea data cable vulnerabilities.
New solar power technology adds clean energy opportunities as well as daunting risk challenges.
Liberty! Fraternity! Liability!
Universities, fraternities and their local chapters, and individuals may face liability for sexual assault, alcohol abuse or other actions.
Read more from Risk & Insurance Magazine, here.
Canary Compliance Blog
With Budget Cuts Coming, More State DEPs Turn to Online UST Compliance Reporting
EPA Compliance Settlements Mandate Automated UST Monitoring Systems
Grid magazine
Water Commissioner Howard Neukrug changes the way we think about water
Geechee Girl cuisine is both Lowcountry and local
Local documentarian looks at climate change, rising sea levels and coastal development in the Age of Superstorm Sandy
Cooperative Grocer Magazine
A Community of Co-ops Grows in Philly
Intensive Learning and Gardening at Co-op’s Urban Farm
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Blog
A Food Co-op Does Much More than Sell Food
Speaker & Teacher
As a workshop leader, moderator, and panelist, Jon has spoken at dozens of writing conferences & genre conventions, including:
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Writers Digest National Writers Conference
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Moravian Writers Conference
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Philadelphia Writers Conference
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Pocono Writers Conference
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Push to Publish
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Bouchercon World Mystery Convention
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Thrillerfest
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Deadly Ink
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Noircon
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Murder 203
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Philcon
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San Diego Comic-Con International
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Philadelphia Comicon
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Miami Book Festival
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Rochester Teen Book Festival
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Collingswood Book Festival
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Chestnut Hill Book Festival
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Bucks County Book Festival
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Book Expo America.
He has taught as an adjunct, coach, or guest lecturer at:
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Temple University
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Drexel University Creative Writing MFA program
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Drexel Medical School
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Philadelphia University
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St. Joseph’s University
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Arcadia University
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Eastern New Mexico University
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Rosemont College
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Immaculata University.
He is cohost of a podcast on writing, The Liars Club Oddcast.