A Bit About Me
I admit to being a lifelong word nerd (that's me channeling my inner Shakespeare). Writing original pieces, helping shape texts by others and mastering/translating German is a blast. But it's also a passion I take seriously, driven by my work ethic and a splash of perfectionism.
My professional experiences over 15 years have been varied and demanding, contributing to my ability to learn and adapt quickly to the specific needs of any project. My experience ranges from foreign correspondent in Germany to New York-based reporter for a leading business publication, to creating the content for a prestigious art/science book's website, to producing content for a parenting blog and writing policy documents on open access publishing. I work well independently or with a team.
After growing up near New York and studying Germanistik and Anglistik at illustrious Mount Holyoke College in the U.S. as well as in Potsdam (near Berlin), I spent six years in Germany. Now in Switzerland for well over a decade, I'm fluent in German in addition to my native English.
I've lived in fast-paced New York, Berlin, and Frankfurt as well as bucolic western Massachusetts and Switzerland, and travelled whenever possible to all kinds of places in between.
Testimonials
Happy Clients, Happy Life
"Working with Beth was incredibly eye-opening because I found her insights went far beyond typical copy editing. Beth really knows her work! She fundamentally changed the way I approach my writing and has helped me to become far more articulate and concise. I highly recommend working with Beth!"
"Beth is a gifted writer and translator who was able to catch not only the meaning but also the tone of my own writing and create something new. Thank you, Beth, for your contribution to my blog!"
Andrea Jansen,
“It was a great experience to work with Bayley Communications. Beth Bayley is very professional and easy to work with. She asks the right questions, and then writes high-quality and creative pieces that can be used immediately. I also received everything on time and the costs are affordable. I look forward to working with Bayley Communications again in the future!”
Michelle Jung-Maltese,
Engagement & Training Manager,
Thermo Fisher Scientific
