Douglas Trattner
Award-Winning Freelance Writer Cleveland
Recent Work:
Cleveland Rocks
Travel piece for Miami Herald
Douglas is a full-time freelance writer and editor in Cleveland. For the past nine years he has been a feature writer for daily newspapers, regional and national magazines (and their websites) and alternative weeklies. His curiosity has led him to cover topics ranging from home organization to sausage making, from back-country travel to energy-efficient appliances.
In addition to being the managing editor of Insider Ohio, and dining editor of Scene, Douglas is a frequent contributor to HiVelocity, HouseLogic, and various Scripps Networks websites.
Credits: Fine Living, HGTV, DIY Network, Wine & Spirits, My Midwest, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Miami Herald, Cleveland Magazine, Northern Ohio Live, Front Door, Feast!, Cleveland Scene, Cleveland Free Times.
Books: Author of "Moon Cleveland," a travel guidebook published by Avalon Travel. Contributor to "50 Things Every Guy Should Know How to Do."
Awards: Best Critic in Ohio, Society of Professional Journalists
If you are looking for an intelligent, professional, deadline-driven writer, look no further.
What's a 'Pro-Style' Kitchen?
HGTV feature on professional-style kitchens
Evergreen Cooperatives
Article on the so-called "Cleveland Model"
Schoolhouse Rock
Essay on grandfather's link to rock 'n' roll
Next Iron Chef America
Michael Symon competes for title. Plain Dealer
Check out my Blog here: Trattner's Weblog
"Moon Cleveland"
by Douglas Trattner
Available at Borders, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com
Extended Warranty Pros & Cons
Appliance feature for HouseLogic.com