Abigail Abesamis Demarest

    Abigail Abesamis Demarest
    Education: Stony Brook University

    Abigail Abesamis Demarest is a freelance writer, editor, and former New Yorker based in sunny Panama City Beach, Florida. Her writing has been featured in HuffPost Food & Drink, Forbes.com, Insider, The Kitchn, MarthaStewart.com, Thrillist, and more.

    Highlights:

    • She has been featured in Forbes.com, Insider, and more.
    • Abigail has a B.A. from Stony Brook University.

    Experience

    A pre-med student during her undergraduate studies at Stony Brook University, Abigail graduated with a B.A. in English and went on to pursue her passion for writing and telling stories. Abigail held positions at The Daily Meal (associate news editor) and Google/Zagat (via Synergis Creative, content editor) before becoming a full-time freelance writer and editor. When she isn't working, she's on the hunt for the best-glazed doughnut in the world, painting her nails, or taking long walks on the beach with her husband and dog.

    Education

    Abigail has a bachelor's degree in English from Stony Brook University. She is also a graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course.

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