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Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems About Earth’s Colorful Creatures

Access poetry lesson plans, coloring pages, a word search, and more on TeachingBooks.net.

Feature on kidpreneurs for Scout Life

From delivering flyers to creating a better 3D printer, these five businesses were started by kids or teens. I wrote about them for Boys’ Life magazine (now Scout Life), including where they got their idea and how they’re giving back.

Feature on co-authoring for The Writer

The Writer Magazine

Collaboration helps authors find new readers, bust creative blocks, better their craft, and increase accountability. I interviewed over a dozen authors to find out why and how they’ve teamed up on book projects.

Freelancer/client collaborations work best when we’re a good fit for each other. After all, every good relationship is a two-way street, so mutual respect is key.

My past experience includes work with all types of organizations including agencies, websites, nonprofits, print magazines, newspapers, and small businesses, many of them with numerous repeat assignments.

I love writing, and I treat it as a business, so I’m committed to meeting deadlines and exceeding your expectations. Here’s what my clients have in common:

Appreciation for great ideas and ethical storytelling: I pride myself on brainstorming great ideas, tailoring those ideas to your audience, and bringing the story to life. My clients are just as excited about these ideas as I am, and they value quality writing. Occasionally people offer to pay for links in stories I write, and the answer is always no. My clients understand that this is not an ethical practice, and they do not make requests that would jeopardize my ethical standards or my other work.

Willingness to communicate clear expectations: I want to nail your assignment, so it’s best if I have all the details upfront including how many words you need, when you need it, and whether you have a house style guide. Let’s keep the lines of communication open so I can deliver exactly what you need.

Respect for the writing and revision process: Many clients are happy with the first version I send them, which is great. But I aim to please, and I love it when editors or clients ask smart, thoughtful questions to make the finished product that much better. It’s a collaborative process that may take some time, but it’s well worth it.

Ongoing need for content: Recurring assignments allow us to perfect our workflow and build a friendly rapport. My favorite clients value building long-term relationships with writers. That said, I’m also open to one-off assignments, and sometimes these grow into longer-term relationships.