All writing and editing tasks are performed by president Sarah Martin. For larger project management assignments, P&O draws from its pool of more than 40 freelance writers and editors.

In its first four years of business, P&O has concentrated on laying the groundwork for a long career in the field of science education by

• working to develop a network of contacts in the fields of school and trade science,
• taking on a wide variety of writing and editing projects to gain experience in new areas, and
• building its library of education-related material.

P&O is affiliated with the following professional organizations:

National Science Teachers Association       www.nsta.org

Freelance Editorial Association                   www.tiac.net/users/freelanc/

Women In Publishing                                  WIPBoston@aol.com