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We love a good writing challenge!   The Writers For Hire, Inc., will take on your most complex writing projects: books , whitepapers , SOPs , corporate website rewrites , f amily histories , content marketing campaigns , C-level autobiographies , genealogy , and more. Excellent people skills and uber-organization are just two of the ways we stand out. We also thrive on projects with steep learning curves, massive amounts of info, and tight deadlines. We are dependable, smart, easy to work with, and come from a wide range of backgrounds and specialties. Learn More About Our Writing Agency

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Copywriters, technical writers, ghostwriters, editors, journalists, scriptwriters, web writers and more.

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Books & ghostwriting, ghostwriters.

How long have you been meaning to write that autobiography, biography, business book, or novel? The Writers For Hire will help you transfer your ideas to the printed page. We’ll capture your story and your voice, creating a unique project you’ll be proud to call your own.

Nonfiction Writers

For speeches, magazine articles, op-eds and more, the hallmark of effective communication is powerful, relevant, and compelling content. The Writers For Hire will work side-by-side with you to meet your editorial needs — and help you make a name for yourself.

Family Historians

Our multilingual family historians go beyond the online basics to add leaves to your family tree. They’ve traveled around the world, sometimes to obscure locations, to study archival information and meet with local experts, often turning up fascinating surprises.

Business & Marketing Writing

Technical writers.

From white papers and case studies to trade articles and conference presentations, The Writers For Hire technical writing team makes scientific and engineering content accessible to broader audiences. Working with time-pressed SMEs is our specialty.

Digital Content Writers

Writing websites, social posts, and ebooks requires unique skills, including the ability to make brevity meaningful and understanding SEO. Our  digital content strategists  can turn scattered internet assets into a comprehensive b2c or  b2b content strategy .

Copywriters

Our writers have worked in journalism, advertising agencies, and across variety of industries. That means they know how to support marketing and corporate communication goals, including writing persuasive content that turns prospects into customers.

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Government & nonprofit.

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ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE

The energy and infrastructure sector is constantly changing. Our writers keep up with the curve, writing copy that’s clear, concise, and accessible.

MEDICAL & HEALTH

Like medicine itself, writing about medical and health issues is both science and art, and it requires a knowledgeable and experienced team.

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What do accountants, real estate agents, law firms, and software developers have in common? They trust The Writers For hire to help them become thought leaders and build their brands.

CONSUMER / B2C

Whether you need a single ad or a comprehensive, omni-channel communications campaign, The Writers For Hire will help you reach — and motivate — your audiences.

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The Writers For Hire was founded over a decade ago. Today, we follow the same core values that have earned the trust of hundreds of clients.

1 We promise to work closely and proactively with your team. We suggest solutions, make each project our own, and clearly communicate with you every step of the way.

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The “Trees” arrived safely today and they are perfect. I love them. I know family members on both sides are going to be thrilled to understand our “roots” and learn about their forebears and the risks they took to allow us all to live in this extraordinary country. I read one through completely and found nothing needed to be corrected. Whew!!! Thank you both again for helping me realize this long held dream. I greatly appreciate your skill and professionalism throughout this project.

Genealogy Client

Jenni, I am so grateful and don’t know how to thank you and Dana for spending so much time in helping to me to finish working on my autobiography. It was a lot of work but I enjoyed writing and working with you. When I was reading the finalized biography that was edited by the proofreaders, I felt so emotional and became teary. I felt so elated that a big load came off my shoulders, and finally accomplished the most important task of my life. The proofreader also did a great job. Please forward my appreciation to Dana and the proofreaders.

Ghostwriting Client

Hi, Erin & Stacy. It looks so great, thank you! All of your edits are absolutely perfect – phenomenal! Thank you for the well wishes and I will definitely let you know the outcome. I know you both were hired to help with this RFP, but I thank you for all the work you put into it. I am very appreciative. Thanks, Mathew

Mathew, RFP Client

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Jennifer and her colleagues are doing an outstanding job. I am learning so much from Jennifer. I am appreciative.

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all of the hard work you are doing for us. I went through all of the suggested edits today that you’ve recommended. Your meticulous attention to detail and thoughtful recommendations are terrific and much appreciated. On behalf of our whole leadership team – Thank you for everything you are doing to support our integration launch! You are true professional and we are fortunate to have you working with us.

Steve, Corporate Communications Client

I wanted to let you know that I published the story yesterday and the feedback I have gotten is overwhelming! I hardly ever get feedback of any kind, but this one struck a chord! They love it! Thank you for putting together such a great story! You know what that means…we need another one!

Emily, Director, Corporate Communications

As a marketing professional it is important to have a great team that can work on varied projects with attention to detail and clarity, frequently in high-pressure situations. You can count on them to deliver a high-quality piece every time. I know I can depend on them. If you need a copy writer, this group is unparalleled.

Marketing Client

Barbara Adams, you knocked it out of the park! Our boss, Bill, was really impressed by how you managed to take our list of topics and the supporting documents and turn it in to a compelling script. Kudos to you! Rich, who will be the presenter, was also impressed. Thank you so much for the great work!

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How Do Ghostwriters Maintain the Author’s Voice and Style?

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Kathleen Kimm-Rinchiuso - Office Manager

Brittany Hardy - Project Coordinator

Dayna Bargas - Accounts Manager

Stephanie Hashagen - Senior Editor

Barbara Adams - Copywriter

Barb Adams is an award-winning writer with more than 30 years of B2B and technical writing experience. She understands and closely follows the changing dynamics of the oil and gas industry – E&P, midstream, and upstream – and therefore needs minimum ramp up for any new O&G copywriting endeavor. Her portfolio includes hundreds of white papers, case studies, trade articles, op-eds, books, and brochures. Adams has also held positions as staff writer for a Houston agency, public relations manager for a Houston-based retail franchisor, and the advertising and promotions coordinator for a Minnesota-based hospitality company. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Journalism.

Stacy Clifford - Copywriter

Stacy Clifford is a wearer of many hats, both literally and figuratively. Having earned a B.S. in Geology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996, his career has covered environmental cleanup, software testing, web development, technical support, copy editing and proofreading, and martial arts instruction. He has been proofreading since 3rd grade English with Mrs. Barry, corrected every stripe of web copy for over 15 years, copy edited both fiction and non-fiction books, and written on subjects as diverse as volcanology, sword fighting, and space colonization. A fixer by nature, Stacy is a stickler for structure and form and enjoys a good challenge whipping a document into shape. When not tackling the worlds problems or teaching people how to stab each other, Stacy enjoys pencil drawing and hiking in the national parks.

Flori Meeks - Copywriter

Flori, who has more than 25 years of writing experience, began her career in suburban Detroit as a community newspaper reporter. She has worked as a neighborhood news editor for the Houston Chronicle and as a copywriter for Powell Public Relations. During more than 10 years as a freelance writer, her projects included newspaper and magazine articles, press releases, brochure and website copy, Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, and grant applications. Her clients have included Galveston Monthly magazine, Weddings in Houston magazine, Judy Nichols & Associates (public relations) and NCIC Phone Services, along with nonprofit organizations, Lifeway International and Newspring. Since joining The Writers For Hire, Flori has assisted with social media campaigns and written blog posts, articles, press releases, brochures, and web copy.

Flori has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Oakland University.

Jessica Stautberg - Lead Copywriter

Jennifer Rizzo - Copywriter / Genealogist

Peter Albrecht - Copywriter

Arielle Emmett - Copywriter

Erin Larson - Copywriter

With a Bachelor of Science in Language Arts from Georgetown University and 20 years of editorial experience, Erin brings a passion for words and well-crafted writing to every project. As a writer, she revels in the opportunity to create vibrant original copy and rejuvenate tired text. She has written on a range of topics, in a variety of styles, and for an array of platforms. As an editor, proofreader, translator, and trusted second set of eyes, she has helped clients from around the world enhance their writing. A self-proclaimed editorial perfectionist, Erin once canceled a credit card because of a grammatically incorrect form letter, which she edited and promptly sent back to the company. (Incidentally, she wasn’t surprised to receive no response.)

Devin Lawrence - Copywriter

Chris DeLange - Copywriter

Morgan Pinales - Copywriter

Morgan has worked in marketing and communications for more than eight years, with a primary focus on copywriting and content creation. Throughout her years of experience, she has written and edited almost every kind of copy imaginable – magazine articles, blog posts, website copy, brochures, press releases, nonfiction books, newsletter articles, brand guidelines, and more – for both B2B and B2C audiences in a wide array of industries, including energy, technology, finance, healthcare, education, travel, retail, and more. In addition to her creative skills, Morgan has technical expertise in HTML coding and utilizing content management systems (e.g. WordPress) and email platforms, such as MailChimp, ExactTarget, and Constant Contact. With a lifelong interest in language, it is not surprising that Morgan has a bachelor’s degree in German and Linguistics from Rice University, where she studied more than eight languages. In 2011, she received her master’s degree in Advertising from The University of Texas, where she was accepted into the elite Texas Creative Program for her copywriting skills. In her free time, Morgan enjoys writing personalized picture books for friends and family.

Shelley Harrison Carpenter - Copywriter

Melanie Green - Copywriter

Melanie Green is a Tampa-based writer and editor, with a focus on digital marketing content. She has more than 15 years of experience writing professionally, including time spent as a full-time employee of McKinsey & Company, Nielsen, and The Business Observer. She loves to write blog posts, website pages, press releases, RFPs, and whitepapers for companies of all sizes in the United States. 

She earned her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with a concentration in screenwriting from National University in La Jolla, California, and her Bachelor of Arts in Writing from the University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida. 

Carol Kim - Copywriter

Carol Kim is a versatile freelance copywriter who specializes in content marketing, blog posts, website content, and email marketing for business clients. She especially enjoys diving into research and discovering what makes every company unique. Carol holds a bachelor’s degree from Pomona College and a Master’s in Public Affairs from the LBJ School at the University of Texas at Austin.

Carol is also a children’s book author, having written several fiction and nonfiction books for the educational market. She especially loves helping kids learn about the environment and social sciences. Her first nonfiction picture book from a trade publisher is due to be released in fall 2021. 

Martha Scott - Copywriter

Martha Scott’s technical writing career began on a contract at Houston’s Johnson Space Center. She edited papers for scientific journal publication, documents for departments across the site, and a book about a proposed crew escape vehicle. She produced a yearly booklet describing Shuttle contract cost-saving measures, the mission managers’ Flight Data Pack, and a 45-page booklet called Charting a Course to the Year 2000 and Beyond describing plans to develop additional space vehicles and prepare for manned Mars explorations. At Invesco, Martha edited and contributed to two company newsletters (online and hardcopy). She wrote software user manuals, Help files, Training and Benefits department documents, and, finally, shareholder reports. She returned to aerospace for the Shuttle Program’s last 5 years where she attended and produced detailed descriptions of presentations and subsequent discussions at the Orbiter Configuration Control Board’s weekly meetings. She also documented crew debriefings for 17 flights. Martha’s most recent experience was on Jacobs Engineering’s contract with a Texas City refinery for which she wrote and edited Engineering, Safety, Inspection, and Information Systems documents.

Suzanne Kearns - Copywriter

Jennifer DeLay - Copywriter

Dana Robinson - Copywriter

Brenda Hazzard - Copywriter

Brenda Hazzard has over 30 years’ experience working as a writer and editor in the private and public sectors. She spent over 20 years working for the US Government in Washington and abroad, and spent several years working with the CIA during which she managed a team of writers producing internal briefs on international news, events, and politics. She writes on a variety of topics but loves opportunities to work on projects that cater to her keen interest in international affairs. She considers herself to be an empathetic editor, one who improves a draft but lets the spirit of the writer shine through. She has also worked on dissertations, white papers, newspaper articles, and family histories.

Adelia Ritchie - Copywriter

Carey Miller - Copywriter

Coralee Bechteler - Copywriter

Cecile Brule - Copywriter

Cecile enjoys the challenge of discovering each client’s unique strengths and presenting them to a wider audience. Since joining The Writers For Hire, she has worked on blogs, newsletters, RFPs, end-user documentation, email, social media, sales pages, biographies, op-eds, and fiction.

Previously, she taught in Shenzhen, China and obtained an HSK3 (Intermediate Mandarin) certificate. Cecile enjoys gaming, drawing, producing short films, and growing fifteen different varieties of apples with Serenity Orchards.

Rosalind Stanley - Copywriter

Rosalind Stanley grew up on the Coast of Maine and then accidentally spent fifteen years in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, before moving to the Midwest. She graduated from Lynchburg College in 2008 with a B.A. in Creative Writing (and a minor in Theater Performance); ever since, Rosalind has endeavored to make writing a part of her daily life, whether creative or technical, whether as a volunteer or an employee. She has tutored students, taught workshops, edited fiction and non-fiction books, and worked as a beta reader and a legal writer. She also publishes a newsletter on Substack, where she releases her own fiction serially. When not writing, Rosalind is busy homeschooling her four children and raiding the local library for new fiction.

Sean Patrick Hill - Copywriter