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IN A NUTSHELL, I WRITE ABOUT PEOPLE, PETS AND PLACES; PROMOTIONS AND PRODUCTS; POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

I’m  a  freelancer  who  writes, edits and researches: articles, blogs, essays, grants, marketing and sales materials, newsletters and proposals. I ghostwrite, too.

I work with clients to get words just right. I spent 18 years in the newsroom of a New York Times-owned paper. My pieces on people, pets and places have appeared in several regional magazines as well as in national publications that include: “America’s Horse,” “Dog Fancy,” “Equus,”  “Fine Homes,” “Prime Real Estate” and  “Weight Watchers.”

Thanks for stopping by. I look forward to talking with you next time a writing project threatens to topple the pile on your desk.

  • I'm an award-winning freelance writer, based in Oregon. Let's talk about how I can get the words you need just right.
  • If we were meeting in person, we'd be shaking hands. So I hope you'll consider this introduction as my handshake. I'm an award-winning freelance writer, based in Oregon. I have more than 20 years of experience to bring to the table. Let's talk about how I can get the words you need just right.
  • Contact Me

    It's easy to reach me. E-mail or phone me today at 503-883-3686. I'll get right back to you!
  • Why You Should Hire Me

    I'm a well-versed writer you can count on. I'm a quick study and a pro with words as well as deadlines. I work shoulder-to-shoulder with clients to get the words -- their words -- JUST RIGHT.
  • What Others Say

    "Without hesitation, I would recommend Janet, a talented and trustworthy freelancer, for any writing project you might have. She has a genuine and imaginative writing talent – and loves helping her clients discover the words they need. Hire Janet: Her writing will get you results." Martin A. Levy, a North America real estate leader
  • What It Is I Do

    I write people right.
    I write pets right.
    I write places right.
    I write projects right.

  • FREE – AND FUN – WRITING TIPS

    RULES FOR GOOD WRITING

    1. Don’t use no double negative.
    2. Make each pronoun agree with their antecedent.
    3. Join clauses good, like a conjunction should.
    4. About them sentence fragments.
    5. When dangling, watch your participles.
    6. Verbs has to agree with their subjects.
    7. Don’t write run-on sentences they are hard to read.
    8. Try to not ever split infinitives.
    9. It’s important to use your apostrophe’s correctly.
    10. Proofread your writing to see if you any words out.

    These clever ways to remember grammar basics were found framed in an old office building. The author is unknown.