Douglas Trattner
Award-Winning Freelance Writer Cleveland
Recent Work:
Cleveland Heat Map
Eater.com feature on places to eat in Cleveland
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 Fresh Water Cleveland, and dining editor of Cleveland Scene, Douglas is a frequent contributor to HiVelocity, HouseLogic, and various Scripps Networks websites.
Credits: Fine Living, HGTV, DIY Network, Wine & Spirits, House Logic, 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: Two-time winner Best Critic in Ohio, Society of Professional Journalists, 2007, 2010
If you are looking for an intelligent, professional, deadline-driven writer, look no further.
Kitchen Appliance Buy Guide
Multi-appliance buyer's guide for HGTV.com
Schoolhouse Rock
Essay on grandfather's link to rock 'n' roll
Next Iron Chef America
Michael Symon competes for title. Plain Dealer
"Moon Cleveland"
by Douglas Trattner
Available at Borders, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com
Extended Warranty Pros & Cons
Appliance feature for HouseLogic.com
Craft Distilleries Invade OH
Trend piece for Fresh Water