Angela Atkinson is a St. Louis County-based freelance writer, editor and social media expert.

Her first non-fiction book, The Practical Freelance Writer's Guide to Author Websites, was released in September 2010.

She recently launched a new website, Project Blissful, which focuses on whole-life improvement. 

Along with fellow writer Alyssa Ast, Atkinson founded Wakening Media, which currently includes The WM Freelance Writers Connection, The WM Parenting Connection, The WM Pet Connection and The WM Review Connection, among other niche sites.

Atkinson studied journalism at Eastern Illinois University and has been a full-time writer and editor since 2005.  She lives in St. Louis County with her husband and children.