Marla Garfield For 25 years, Marla Garfield has worked as an editor and copy editor at household brands including Real Simple, HGTV Magazine, and Us Weekly. Marla's freelance work has been featured in Entertainment Weekly, Harper's Bazaar, Woman's Day, Good Housekeeping, Redbook, Criterion Collection, and many more. Highlights: * Former assistant and associate editor at Real Simple * Spent 12 years working at Us Weekly in roles ranging from copy editor to copy chief * Edited books including "Gonzo Girl," and "My Year With Eleanor," among others. * Current Editorial supervisor at Patients & Purpose About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.