About the Author

I’m a writer and editor based in South Florida.
My non-fiction work has appeared in Marie Claire magazine, The New York Times, Miami Magazine, TravelAge West, Alaska Airlines Magazine and several other publications. I am the founding editor of Venice magazine.

Some highlights:
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  • 20 Florida Magazine Association Awards
  • 2 Best Feature Writing Award (FMA)
  • 3 Best Feature Headline Writing Awards (FMA)
  • 1 SPJ Florida Profile Story Writing Award
  • Bachelors in journalism from the University of Florida
  • Masters in business from the University of Florida
  • Board member of the Broward Public Library Foundation, Florida Magazine Association; former South Florida JAZZ board member and Friends of MODS

Skills: writing, editing, photography, copy editing, SEO and art directing

Interests: sports, travel, health, adventure sports, art and design, film and travel 

Feel free to drop me a line! nila.t.do@gmail.com