The Write Path for Me
Through the years, I’ve written for numerous blogs, but this is the first time in nearly a decade that I’m creating content for my own. My first blog was a college project-turned-passion about the local food economy in Savannah, Georgia. This blog won’t be like that, but the excitement I feel as I pen, or more accurately, type, these words is much the same. I thought I’d use this initial entry to further acquaint myself with you. If you read my brief bio, you know a little bit about me, but I’d like to take the opportunity to pull back the curtain and properly introduce myself and, hopefully, establish my credibility and provide you with more insight as to why I’m the right person for your writing needs.
I have loved words and rhetoric since grade school. Growing up I was a voracious reader. I was also quite lonely as an only child army brat who had to start over and make new friends every two to three years, so I’d fill my journals with fanciful tales and sometimes poignant poems that I would read and rework and reread all throughout my younger years. I excelled in the language arts in school and aced my writing assignments. I won several writing contests and was published for the first time in my high school’s art and literary review. Despite my prowess and passion for prose, it didn’t occur to me that I could really make a career out of writing.
So in college, I majored in something medical at the behest of my family, and I did not fare well, to put it lightly. At the end of my sophomore year, I switched my major to English and professional communications, and I thrived, being named the outstanding English major of my graduating class. It was the last two years of my undergraduate that I began to understand how I could turn my passion into a profession. I graduated with my B.A. in English in 2015, and commissioned into the U.S. Army Reserve as a 2nd Lieutenant.
My first writing gig out of college with a now-defunct food magazine based in Savannah. I also did freelance work for Visit Savannah and Visit Tybee Island. I didn’t earn much, but I got to write about the food, faces and places I loved in the Hostess City - experience that proved valuable as I built up my portfolio. A marriage and a move took me to El Paso,Texas, where I parlayed my experience into writing jobs with another now-defunct magazine — please support your local publications — and Visit El Paso along with Texas Lifestyle Magazine, which is still in circulation today.
After another move prompted by Uncle Sam, I found myself in East Alabama. I did freelance work for a local marketing company promoting hospitality businesses on the Gulf Coast through engaging social media posts, newsletters and blogs. I also completed a very rewarding internship with The Borgen Project, and landed a job as a communication specialist in the marketing office of my local Goodwill. During that span of time, I was able to attend the Defense Information School in Fort Meade, Maryland and reclassify myself as Public Affairs Officer. I then coupled my writing skills with my education in military communication strategy to lead teams of soldiers to tell the Army Reserve story.
I honorably separated from the military (and from my ex-husband) in the middle of the pandemic and relocated to the city of my youth, sweet home Savannah. I worked for a local arts and entertainment magazine for about two years, covering everything from food and fine art to music and museums. I met a lot of interesting people during those years, one such individual being the president of the Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce. After seeing my work, he invited me to join the board — and subsequently convinced me to start this business. I currently serve on the marketing committee as the editor-in-chief of the chamber’s monthly newsletter. At present, I also work as a copy editor at one of the top art and design universities in the world. And I will soon begin my M.F.A. in writing there.
As you can see, and as my portfolio can evince, I have a diverse body of work and years of experience in a variety of rhetorical contexts. However, that on its own isn’t why you should consider working with me. You should work with me because I am as committed to my clients as I am to my craft. I strive for excellence in every clause and am adept at communicating in a way that is clear, concise and compelling. I take pride in my work and I meticulously pore over sentences until they’re as effective as they can be. I understand voice and how to adapt it for diverse audiences, and I’ll use my skills to help you shine in your bio, brochure, billboard — whatever you need. I’m very responsive and can complete projects with a quick turnaround. If you need further convincing, feel free to complete my contact form to shoot me a message so we can jump on a call to discuss your needs. I look forward to working with you!