Terri Paajanen
Freelance writer, online editor and published author


  Current Online Projects
  The following websites have been created by Terri
The Pythorium
• Writes ongoing original content, reviews and other material related to Wicca and other Pagan religions
• Organizes and manages galleries of user submitted photos
• Designed, coded and created the site using Drupal CMS
• Manages a Pay-Per-Click ad campaign for the site

Covenspace
• Created a specialized social networking site for Pagans (similar to MySpace)
• Handles all administrative and support issues for a community of more than 10,000 members
• Moderates forums and discussion rooms
• Also created a companion site (CovenspaceStuff) to catalog graphics for user downloading

Daring Destinations
• Writes original adventure travel articles, and posts them within the CMS
• Manages a sizable collection of links, monitoring for broken or changed links
• Designed, coded and created the site with Drupal CMS

Steaming Cup
• Recipes are researched, tested and added regularly
• Designed, coded and created using HTML

Become an Online Writer
• Ongoing posts, articles in a blog format about the online writing business
• Designed and created using Wordpress

  Current Online Articles
  Terri has ongoing published articles at the following sites
Contributing Content Writer for Suite.101
• Articles covering topics such as cooking, recipes, home improvement and Pagan spirituality

Writer for HubPages
• Articles on various topics of hobbies, gadgets and travel

  Past Online Projects
Guide to Pagan/Wiccan Religion at About.com
• Held position for 7 years, left to pursue other projects
• Responsible for creating regular online content, including newsletters, articles, reviews, quizzes and a variety of other written work on Pagan religions
• Maintained a substantial collection of more than 6,000 off-site links
• Dealt with email questions from readers on a regular basis

Associate Editor at Lazyhousewife.com
• Held position for 9 months, left because site owner dropped the project (site is no longer live)
• Proofed and edited submitted humour articles
• Used online Content Management System to publish accepted articles and news stories

Wellness Editor at Suite101.com
• Held position for 1 year, left due to downsizing in managerial staff.
• Oversaw a group of more than a dozen freelance writers
• Posted regular blog entries to highlight content for the section

  Books Published
"Drawing the Three of Coins"
Published by: Spilled Candy
ISBN: 1892718537
A specialized business book, for anyone interested in opening and running a Pagan, occult or New Age store. A mix of business advice, supplier contacts and personal experience.
  Other Relevant Skills
  • Knows standard HTML and web page construction
  • Familiar with various forms of Content Manangement Systems, such as Drupal, CMS and Mambo.
  • Familiar with blogging plaforms such as Wordpress and Blogger.
  • Experienced with graphics programs such as Paint Shop, CorelDraw and Photoshop.
  • Handles SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and keyword usage
  Personal Info
Terri Paajanen has been a freelance writer/editor for nearly 10 years, and is working on her next book (a novel). She is currently also a single work-at-home mom of a 3-year old girl and a cat. Gardening, genealogy and collecting antique typewriters take up what little free time she seems to have these days.

Some other personal online projects:
Musings of a Doomsday Junkie - blog of collected news stories
Learn Genealogy - articles and resources on genealogy
Waxing & Waning - online showcase of submitted spiritual short stories

Contact Terri through the contact form on her blog