faq
why you should hire a freelance writer
Don’t let the word “freelance” conjure up images of flighty, inexperienced contractors. I am a professional copywriter and content writer with a registered LLC, business systems, and I live and die by my calendar and project management tool.
Much like outsourcing accounting and taxes to a CPA or legalese to an attorney, hiring me,
A) frees up your time, and
B) is an investment in your business.
You're partnering with a professional copywriter and content writer who brings value to the table in the form of experience, knowledge, and flexibility. When you work with me, rest assured that I will do the leg work required to fully understand your brand and audience to craft copy and content that matches your voice, communicates effectively, and supports your goals
onboarding new clients
After you get in touch, I will respond to set up a time for an hour-long discovery session. This helps me build a proposal for your consideration. Once we’ve discussed the opportunities presented and you've approved the proposal, I will send a contract. It's pretty straightforward! We can also use your contract, however, I often request minor additions and clarifications based on past experiences.
Once we’re booked, I’ll ask for things like style guides and project briefs. Don’t have ‘em? That’s okay. At best, I work with clear project briefs including keywords and word counts to produce deliverables that meet your specifications. At worst (and it’s fine, really), I take your notes and wish lists and turn it into copy or content that is easily understood.
services
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what is the vip sprint to the finish?
My VIP Sprint to the Finish is a way for you to get four-plus weeks of copy or content writing done in just two weeks. I offer the Sprint to one client per month and these high-demand opportunities book out one to two months in advance.
>> contact me to schedule your vip sprint to the finish <<
rates + discounts
Each project is unique, so once we've had a discovery session, I will create a proposal for your consideration. Starting rates are listed on my services page.
I do not offer an hourly rate – I price by project or retainer. I don't offer discounts on my project rates. However, if you're interested in working with me on a retainer basis, I am open to discussing a small discount as a thank you for your commitment to our working arrangement.
payment types
I use Wave to process invoicing and payments and can accept most major credit cards and ACH payments. However, if you have an electronic system for direct payments you prefer to use, which is pretty helpful for those clients on retainer contracts, we can use your platform. I'm pretty flexible! My exception is that I do not accept cash, checks, or IOUs.
expectations
As the owner of a professional copywriting and content writing business, my goal is to relieve the stressful workload that writing can put on you and your busy staff. I partner with clients to ensure needs are met and the final product is exactly what you’re looking for. I do my best to set expectations early on so that we can avoid surprises later in the project.
availability
I’m currently based in the Eastern time zone and I schedule client work around my full-time job. I can accommodate discovery and client calls on Tuesdays and Fridays. Once we’re in it to win it, I keep an eye on emails throughout the day, however, out of respect for my employer, I might not respond right away.
qualifications
I always loved writing beefy research papers in school - seriously, I was THAT student. I earned my B.A. in Business Administration in 2008 and completed my A.A.S. in Fashion Merchandising Management in 2013. I’ve worked in marketing roles since 2016 and launched my freelancing business in 2017.
I regularly seek out opportunities to keep my knowledge fresh. This includes completing as much free training as I can, reading articles/blogs, discussing trends with other experts in the field, and attending paid training when possible. I also love reading in my spare time, and being an avid reader lends itself nicely to being a writer.
I’m also an active member of the American Marketing Association’s Charlotte, NC, chapter and currently serve as a vice president and the secretary on their board.
quirks
I love the Oxford comma, but I’m so accustomed to working without it that I sometimes flip back and forth using it during the drafting phase without realizing it. Rest assured, if you have a preference, I will be sure to apply that to my final deliverable.