E is for Elisabeth
I have a passion for creative storytelling; I love all the ooey-gooey parts of reading something really, really clever. I’m also a former accountant and business manager, which means I nerd-out hard over marketing content, business plans, financial reports, and professional development.
How I got here.
In the third grade, my teacher handed out a cutesy worksheet titled “What do you want to be when you grow up?” You know the one—where little kids who dream of becoming zookeepers and veterinarians draw themselves as adults in a white rectangle of space, and there’s always at least one kid who writes “dinosaur” or “robot” or “space-chicken”, and now you’re wondering what they might be up to nowadays—I digress. On my worksheet, I wrote “author” and drew a picture of myself holding a book.
Flash forward a decade-some later… I became an accountant. (Cue sad trombone “wah-wah” noise.)
I had followed the wise words of my late father—do something that pays the bills—and chose a stable career path (death and taxes, am I right?) But did that stop me from writing my book? Heck no. And did I eventually quit my job? You betcha.
“Don’t learn how to write on your big-ticket idea.”
A very skilled and successful author once told me (i.e. the class) not to learn how to write on a big-ticket idea. The classroom was silent. I glanced around the workshop table, eyed the reaction of my fellow writers who were nodding in unison, and kept my mouth shut. I felt embarrassed; I had already been working on my manuscript for… [counts with fingers on both hands]. Now— I don’t regret it. My completed manuscript took a whopping 13 drafts, and I became a better and smarter editor with every pass.
I’m a Chicagoland native born and raised in the Midwest who spent five years in Portland, Oregon honing my craft and diving headfirst into the writing community. I have participated in esteemed writing workshops, taken classes from some of the best in the industry, and completed accredited coursework in proofreading and editing.
In my spare time, you’ll probably find me in a virtual classroom seat. I love keeping my skillset sharpened in a variety of writing styles, techniques, and genres.
Some of my other hobbies include reading the latest drool-worthy thriller novel, staying active through sports and fitness, and binge-watching trash television with my husband and dog.
To catch more of my antics in writing, life, and general debauchery, check out my blog. Then when you’re bored with that, my full list of services.
My Specialties
Creative fiction and non-fiction
Long-form
Short story
Personal essay
Blog posts
Advertising copy
Website copy (SEO keywords)
Marketing content
Resumes and cover letters
Tech and business journals
Financial reporting
Investor reports
Business plans
Proposals
Speeches and presentations
Press releases and newsletters
Quick note on confidentiality and privacy: I will never share personal data, work, or ideas.
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Or if you’re that kid who wrote down dinosaur, come talk to me; I’m curious.