Web Writer, Graphics Guru, Geek in the Forest

Sue Chastain’s Current Work

Sue has worked primarily as a freelance writer and editor since 1999. She also has experience in graphic design, photo editing, desktop publishing, web design, WordPress administration, social networking, online marketing, and software training. Sue's strong work ethic and motivation have led to her success as a freelance online entrepreneur.

About.com Graphics Software

Sue Chastain has been managing the About.com Graphics Software topic since 1999.

Sue is the editor, overseer, and primary writer for the Graphics Software topic on About.com. In this role she writes, organizes, and maintains the majority of the content, which includes software reviews, software tutorials, and informational articles. She also established and nurtured a friendly online community which continues to thrive in the graphics software discussion forum. In addition, Sue manages a group of contributing writers for the graphics software site. She trains contributors, issues writing assignments, and edits and publishes the work of the contributing writers. As a result of Sue's dedication and experience, the Graphics Software topic has consistently been one of the top performing topics on the About.com network.

Graphics Software Headlines

Exporting Files in GIMP
Graphics Challenge: Free for All
What is a Screen Shot?
Out of Bounds Guided Edit in Photoshop Elements
Poll: Do You Customize Your Software Workspace?

Geek in the Forest

Sue Chastain's personal site is Geek in the Forest.

In 2012, Sue launched Geek in the Forest, a personal website, to provide an outlet for writing on topics other than graphics software, and to develop new skills with the latest online publishing technologies. The Geek in the Forest website originated mainly as a fun project for personal fulfillment, but it was also a strategic action to expand Sue's online reach and readership.

Geek in the Forest Headlines

The Best Way to Hold the iPad
DOK CR15 Power Station Review
Marvin: The Best eBook Reading App for iOS
uBooks xl App Review (iOS)
iCloud Round 2: Outlook Sync Improved in iCloud 2.0

Education

Sue has an Associate of Science degree in Interior Design Technology. While studying interior design, she developed an interest in software, graphics, and web design. Sue found that much of her interior design training could be applied creatively to graphics and design. She ultimately chose to follow these areas of interest independently rather than going into the Interior Design field--a choice that has led to a great deal of fulfillment in her career and lifestyle.