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Word Work by Colleen

Writing Portfolio

As a writer, it's extremely important to me that I use the right words in the right way: 

  • Words that inform and explain.

  • Words that build connections.

  • Words that amuse and entertain.

  • Words that attract attention.

  • Words that sell.


Every set of words is carefully crafted to fulfill its own unique mission.


To get a better sense of my work, please explore my writing portfolio.

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Hello there! I'm Colleen.

            Former teacher. Proud Midwesterner. Dog lover. 


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Portfolio of Work

The following is a collection of various writing projects. Each piece is unique in style and content, and each represents a distinct moment in my career.

Notebook

This is a piece I was asked to write for a blog geared towards teachers leaving or considering leaving the field of education. At the time I wrote this, that's exactly what I was going through personally, so the project was a great fit.

Notebook and Pen

Jefes Inc. 

"About Us"

I wrote this "About Us" website copy for an awesome small business that sells caps & apparel. Really though, they sell more than that. Jefes Inc is about confidence and lifestyle.

Desk with Book

I wrote this for an Online Business Manager who helps 6 and 7-figure entrepreneurs to reach their goals. She even ended up basing a podcast episode on it.

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But Wait, There's More!

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A client asked me for a 500 word blog post on the importance of recognition and awards. Once the client saw it, he decided it would be better to break it into two shorter blog posts. So, that's what I did.

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...And More

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Teaching Students with Disabilities about Relationships
(www.study.com)

I was hired by Study.com to write lesson articles in the education realm.

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School & Community Resources to Meet Diverse Student Needs
(www.study.com)

This is another lesson article I wrote for Study.com.

Research on Homeschooling- articles, podcasts, videos

I completed research for a client on the topic of homeschooling. She gave me subcategories to explore and requested the resources be either articles, blog posts, podcasts, or videos. I like to give a brief summary or description of each resource.

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Plus...

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4 of the Best Jobs for Science Teachers Who Want Out

I was hired to write blog posts on a regular basis for Lifeafterteaching.com. Each post included search engine optimization (SEO).

Cactus Collection

Five Huge Marketing & Advertising Mistakes Small Businesses Make

A small consulting firm asked me to write this article for their website.

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Testimonials

What They’re Saying

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I reached out to Colleen after seeing an offer she had for writing blog posts. I needed a few blog posts for an upcoming event and she was more than willing to help. I gave her little direction about what was needed and she put together a great blog post. She was faster than I imagined and included what I asked for. I would definitely recommend Colleen for any blog posts or copy you may need. I can’t wait to work with Colleen again in the near future!

Christine Hampton - Virtual Business Services



Colleen is a great writer with a fantastic voice and a strong sense of audience. She took the task that I asked her to complete, and she owned it. She dedicated the necessary time and effort to make edits, take feedback, and develop something I am really proud to post on my blog. I strongly recommend her services!


Teacher VA, LLC

I highly recommend Colleen for any research or organization of information! She took on my research project with very little direction and delivered high-quality, categorized information with clear and detailed notes. Her work was thorough, ahead of schedule, and she saved me invaluable time. Colleen has been a pleasure to work with because of her professionalism, enthusiasm, and reliability!

Flo Gascon - Project Manager

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Ali Parrish Cheshire - Idealized Learning

Colleen brings incredible strengths to the teams that she works with and the projects she works on. She is an excellent communicator, collaborator, and coworker. She is organized, gives attention to detail, and is incredibly dependable. Along with that, she is willing to take on new responsibilities and to be a part of improving both our resources for our clients and our processes for our team. She is also a life-long learner and out of her own initiative she continues to advance her skills. She plays a significant role in supporting those we serve and she is deeply appreciated by our teammates.

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“Writing, to me, is simply thinking through my fingers.”

Isaac Asimov

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Contact Me
Word Work by Colleen

Thank you for reviewing my writing portfolio. If I can answer any questions or you would like to talk further, please contact me.

North Liberty, Iowa, USA

(319) 530-1213

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