B. Kim Taylor
Book-to-Screen Adaptation / Series Overview + Treatment Writer - Eleanor of Aquitaine at Interactive Publications Pty Ltd- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
I took Kim's Media Bistro copywriting portfolio tutorial. She was accommodating in letting me take it with her one-on-one because I couldn't attend the in-class workshop. The material was thorough and in-touch with what recruiters want to see judging by the interviews I've had. Every week concentrated on a different platform with focused assignments. Kim took an honest look at all of my work and gave me necessary feedback. A devoted instructor, I recommend.
Laura White
Last year, I had the pleasure of taking two Media Bistro courses from Kim. In both courses, I found her enthusiasm for advertising truly contagious! Not only was Kim an inspiring instructor, she continually exceeded expectations with thorough feedback for each student that was simultaneously constructive and on-point. Even so, I think one of the greatest gifts was re-discovering my love for brands. Yes, I improved my skills through Kim's feedback, but at every stage of the course she encouraged us to engage with brands that we find value in and can easily engage with. This served as a well spring of inspiration that I could apply to my everyday copywriting concerns. Kim is a generous instructor who wants to help her students to succeed, so it was, therefore, no surprise to learn that Kim remains one of Media Bistro's most popular instructors.
Chris Whitaker
Kim is a talented and captivating writer in many forms and genres. Her screenplays and non-fiction are skillfully crafted, well researched, and fascinating to read. In addition, she has the perfect combination of aplomb, flexibility, and spontaneous imagination that makes her an ideal collaborator on any project.
LinkedIn User
I took Kim's Media Bistro copywriting portfolio tutorial. She was accommodating in letting me take it with her one-on-one because I couldn't attend the in-class workshop. The material was thorough and in-touch with what recruiters want to see judging by the interviews I've had. Every week concentrated on a different platform with focused assignments. Kim took an honest look at all of my work and gave me necessary feedback. A devoted instructor, I recommend.
Laura White
Last year, I had the pleasure of taking two Media Bistro courses from Kim. In both courses, I found her enthusiasm for advertising truly contagious! Not only was Kim an inspiring instructor, she continually exceeded expectations with thorough feedback for each student that was simultaneously constructive and on-point. Even so, I think one of the greatest gifts was re-discovering my love for brands. Yes, I improved my skills through Kim's feedback, but at every stage of the course she encouraged us to engage with brands that we find value in and can easily engage with. This served as a well spring of inspiration that I could apply to my everyday copywriting concerns. Kim is a generous instructor who wants to help her students to succeed, so it was, therefore, no surprise to learn that Kim remains one of Media Bistro's most popular instructors.
Chris Whitaker
Kim is a talented and captivating writer in many forms and genres. Her screenplays and non-fiction are skillfully crafted, well researched, and fascinating to read. In addition, she has the perfect combination of aplomb, flexibility, and spontaneous imagination that makes her an ideal collaborator on any project.
LinkedIn User
I took Kim's Media Bistro copywriting portfolio tutorial. She was accommodating in letting me take it with her one-on-one because I couldn't attend the in-class workshop. The material was thorough and in-touch with what recruiters want to see judging by the interviews I've had. Every week concentrated on a different platform with focused assignments. Kim took an honest look at all of my work and gave me necessary feedback. A devoted instructor, I recommend.
Laura White
Last year, I had the pleasure of taking two Media Bistro courses from Kim. In both courses, I found her enthusiasm for advertising truly contagious! Not only was Kim an inspiring instructor, she continually exceeded expectations with thorough feedback for each student that was simultaneously constructive and on-point. Even so, I think one of the greatest gifts was re-discovering my love for brands. Yes, I improved my skills through Kim's feedback, but at every stage of the course she encouraged us to engage with brands that we find value in and can easily engage with. This served as a well spring of inspiration that I could apply to my everyday copywriting concerns. Kim is a generous instructor who wants to help her students to succeed, so it was, therefore, no surprise to learn that Kim remains one of Media Bistro's most popular instructors.
Chris Whitaker
Kim is a talented and captivating writer in many forms and genres. Her screenplays and non-fiction are skillfully crafted, well researched, and fascinating to read. In addition, she has the perfect combination of aplomb, flexibility, and spontaneous imagination that makes her an ideal collaborator on any project.
LinkedIn User
I took Kim's Media Bistro copywriting portfolio tutorial. She was accommodating in letting me take it with her one-on-one because I couldn't attend the in-class workshop. The material was thorough and in-touch with what recruiters want to see judging by the interviews I've had. Every week concentrated on a different platform with focused assignments. Kim took an honest look at all of my work and gave me necessary feedback. A devoted instructor, I recommend.
Laura White
Last year, I had the pleasure of taking two Media Bistro courses from Kim. In both courses, I found her enthusiasm for advertising truly contagious! Not only was Kim an inspiring instructor, she continually exceeded expectations with thorough feedback for each student that was simultaneously constructive and on-point. Even so, I think one of the greatest gifts was re-discovering my love for brands. Yes, I improved my skills through Kim's feedback, but at every stage of the course she encouraged us to engage with brands that we find value in and can easily engage with. This served as a well spring of inspiration that I could apply to my everyday copywriting concerns. Kim is a generous instructor who wants to help her students to succeed, so it was, therefore, no surprise to learn that Kim remains one of Media Bistro's most popular instructors.
Chris Whitaker
Kim is a talented and captivating writer in many forms and genres. Her screenplays and non-fiction are skillfully crafted, well researched, and fascinating to read. In addition, she has the perfect combination of aplomb, flexibility, and spontaneous imagination that makes her an ideal collaborator on any project.
Credentials
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Certificate in Screenwriting, as part of an M.A. in Media Studies
Parsons School of Design - The New School
Experience
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Interactive Publications Pty Ltd
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Australia
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Book-to-Screen Adaptation / Series Overview + Treatment Writer - Eleanor of Aquitaine
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Dec 2020 - Present
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Digital Publisher
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Jun 2011 - Present
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The New Yorker
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Conde Nast Incubator; project-based writer + editor
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Sep 2018 - Present
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Editor
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Feb 2019 - Aug 2020
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Scriptwriter
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
On-set scriptwriter for a spirits brand commercial. On-set scriptwriter for a spirits brand commercial.
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Arnold Worldwide
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United States
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Advertising Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Scriptwriter
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May 2017 - Jun 2017
Scriptwriter for AmGen pharmaceutical commercial #SpeakYourMigraine Scriptwriter for AmGen pharmaceutical commercial #SpeakYourMigraine
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Landor
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Verbal Identity / Naming Creation
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Apr 2006 - Oct 2016
Spent a decade naming new or re-branded products and brainstorming taglines for Landor, Salt SF, The Moderns and other agencies for major consumer brands such as Toshiba, Ocean Spray, Smirnoff, and dozens of others. Spent a decade naming new or re-branded products and brainstorming taglines for Landor, Salt SF, The Moderns and other agencies for major consumer brands such as Toshiba, Ocean Spray, Smirnoff, and dozens of others.
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Mediabistro
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Director Copy + Digital Content Manager
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May 2016 - Sep 2016
Oversaw the content and layout for the re-design and updating of Mediabistro.com. Oversaw the content and layout for the re-design and updating of Mediabistro.com.
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Producer / writer/ CD
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
Tribeca PTA is a comedy series about parents at an upscale elementary school in NYC Tribeca PTA is a comedy series about parents at an upscale elementary school in NYC
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Scriptwriter
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
Created an extended, immersive theatrical event for group participants that spanned across a week, and occurred at various NYC locations. Participants became part of a theatrical show to solve a mystery and be part of a storyline. Created an extended, immersive theatrical event for group participants that spanned across a week, and occurred at various NYC locations. Participants became part of a theatrical show to solve a mystery and be part of a storyline.
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Creative Director Copy + Co-Founder, The Copy Lab NYC
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Jan 2012 - Feb 2013
Co-founder + Creative Director Copy of the The Copy Lab NYC, a roving lab for ad creatives where different platforms were presented (experiential, social. videos, packaging, etc) with guest speakers -- and where members could meet each other and network within their field. Co-founder + Creative Director Copy of the The Copy Lab NYC, a roving lab for ad creatives where different platforms were presented (experiential, social. videos, packaging, etc) with guest speakers -- and where members could meet each other and network within their field.
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Anfora LLC
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Business Consulting and Services
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Founder of The Pop Bag + Creative Director Copy
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Sep 2007 - Jul 2012
Created a new way to market products by matching product samples to targeted movie theater audiences + placing them in a Pop Bag. Worked with NYC theaters and more than 100 brands to reach various types of audiences. Created a new way to market products by matching product samples to targeted movie theater audiences + placing them in a Pop Bag. Worked with NYC theaters and more than 100 brands to reach various types of audiences.
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The Gefilteria
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor
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Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
Edited this excellent cookbook before it went to publication with Flatiron Books: https://gefilteria.com/gefilte-manifesto/ Edited this excellent cookbook before it went to publication with Flatiron Books: https://gefilteria.com/gefilte-manifesto/
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Tribeca Enterprises
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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Screenwriter
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Apr 2011 - May 2011
Garnered an award at the Tribeca Film Festival / Sloan division for a biopic feature film screenplay about the life of scientist Marie Curie. Garnered an award at the Tribeca Film Festival / Sloan division for a biopic feature film screenplay about the life of scientist Marie Curie.
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VP Fundraising
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Sep 2000 - Jun 2010
Brainstormed and produced fundraising initiatives for P.S. 3 over the course of a decade, encompassing everything from one-off sales to high profile offsite celebrity events + fundraisers for more than 500 people. Far surpassed fundraising goals. Brainstormed and produced fundraising initiatives for P.S. 3 over the course of a decade, encompassing everything from one-off sales to high profile offsite celebrity events + fundraisers for more than 500 people. Far surpassed fundraising goals.
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BCA NY
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copywriter and product namer
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2005 - 2007
Worked on the following brands: Half Moon Resort in Jamaica, KAI and Lion Safaris Worked on the following brands: Half Moon Resort in Jamaica, KAI and Lion Safaris
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Writer/Editor
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2006 - 2006
worked on the following brands: Harrah's, American Express, Merrill Lynch worked on the following brands: Harrah's, American Express, Merrill Lynch
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Product Namer and Copywriter
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1995 - 2006
Worked on the following brands: Smirnoff, Toshiba, Victoria's Secret, Snackwell, Ocean Splashers, etc. Worked on the following brands: Smirnoff, Toshiba, Victoria's Secret, Snackwell, Ocean Splashers, etc.
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BB King's Blues Club
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Franchise Manual Writer
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Mar 2005 - Nov 2005
Wrote a 500-plus franchise manual for the London opening of the B.B. King Blues Bar. Wrote a 500-plus franchise manual for the London opening of the B.B. King Blues Bar.
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The Shooting Gallery
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Design Services
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Columnist for NCI newspaper chain + Script Reader for The Shooting Gallery in NYC
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2002 - 2005
Wrote the columns "Tales of Manhattan" (a fictionalized soap opera) and "Stats of the City" (offbeat NYC info) for the NCI newspaper chain, which had a million + readers. Also worked as a script reader for The Shooting Gallery. Wrote the columns "Tales of Manhattan" (a fictionalized soap opera) and "Stats of the City" (offbeat NYC info) for the NCI newspaper chain, which had a million + readers. Also worked as a script reader for The Shooting Gallery.
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The Shooting Gallery Ltd.
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United Kingdom
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Entertainment
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Script Reader
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Feb 2001 - Jan 2002
Read scripts and wrote coverage notes on them, analyzing their potential. Read scripts and wrote coverage notes on them, analyzing their potential.
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Stick Figure Productions
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Script + Treatment Writer
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2002 - 2002
Wrote a script and treatment for a historical NYC film based in the Boss Tweed era. Wrote a script and treatment for a historical NYC film based in the Boss Tweed era.
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Pseudo
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Italy
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Animation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Segment Producer
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Mar 1999 - Jan 2000
Segment Producer for Josh Harris' Pseudo Productions on the interactive show, The Couch, for its pilot episode for Fox 5. Segment Producer for Josh Harris' Pseudo Productions on the interactive show, The Couch, for its pilot episode for Fox 5.
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Game Scriptwriter
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Jul 1995 - Nov 1996
Scriptwriter for the historical game Louis Cat Orze, which educated children about French History as they played. Brainstormed game plot, rewards, discoveries, levels, pertinent historical info, and how to render the game engaging after multiple plays. Scriptwriter for the historical game Louis Cat Orze, which educated children about French History as they played. Brainstormed game plot, rewards, discoveries, levels, pertinent historical info, and how to render the game engaging after multiple plays.
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Education
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2001 - 2003
The New School
M.A., Media Studies -
University of Michigan
Editor of the UMich humor magazine The Gargoyle. DJ + host @WCBN.fm
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