Laura Payne

Laura Payne is a skilled writer and editor with extensive experience in various content creation roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as a Contributing Writer for Encyclopaedia Britannica since June 2023, Laura previously worked as an Associate Editor at Harbor House Publishers, where storytelling focused on communities in Michigan. Laura's background includes significant tenure as a Marketing Manager and Editorial Assistant at Visual Edge IT - Dunn's Business Solutions, delivering impactful marketing campaigns and managing analytics. Additional experience includes content writing for CopyPress, freelance reporting for local news outlets, and teaching English composition and linguistics courses as an adjunct instructor at Kirtland Community College and Wayne State University, respectively. Laura holds a Master’s Degree in Linguistics from Wayne State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from Oakland University.