Hire the Best Speech Writers in Pennsylvania

I tell your stories in clear, concise writing to get support, attention, to educate and inform. I have a design background, development and communications experience and within development, grant writing is my specialty, with over 500 grants written and a 34% success rate. I have worked across health, arts and social impact, I can gather your inputs, outputs and outcomes quickly and hunt down a compelling story to bring them to life for those who read the grants and make the decision. I believe that if we tell our stories better, we make stronger connections and more of the good stuff gets done. I’ve written grants in Philadelphia, USA, London, Grenoble, France, Edinburgh and Melbourne, Australia. I work on deadline, treat as I expect to be treated and look forward to working with you.

As a writer and editor, I create clear, concise content that communicates easily with readers. I specialize in admissions essays, SEO blogs, and bios, and I also have a strong background in web content, academic writing, non-fiction, fiction, and poetry. I have worked across a wide variety of sectors, from nonprofits and real estate to spirituality and skincare. I never use any AI tools. I served as the Head Editor for Modern Singer Magazine for four years, and I am comfortable editing both long- and short-form pieces of all genres. I can provide detailed proofreading and copy editing, as well as more extensive developmental editing that includes larger issues of content, structure, tone, and character. As a professional opera singer, I am an excellent resource for artists, musicians, and everyone in the creative sphere. I specialize in creating professional bios and honing artistic resumes, as well as helping creatives translate those skills to non-artistic jobs in cover letters and resumes. I never use any AI tools in my work. I also have a minor in History and am a very capable academic and non-fiction writer, with a specialty in the Chicago Manual of Style. I received a Mellon Scholar Grant to write my article, “ ‘And if any person would meddle of my cause:' Anne Boleyn, Music, and Sexism.”

Humor in the workplace is such a tricky thing; few dare to venture out beyond office-level cliche. Writing comedy in the professional arena usually involves some light "digs" and self-deprecating jokes. I help clients with this, "punching-up" their articles and speeches. My portfolio includes professional jokes, comedy videos, and over 250 humor articles in the 300-900-word range. What you can expect: • Work will happen largely by phone and on Google Docs. • Clients sign a simple contract that includes a Statement of Expectations. • Meetings by phone or Zoom.

I can offer experience and skills in many areas including scriptwriting, copy writing, article writing, press releases, academic research, desktop publishing, graphic design and social media management. I consider myself at ease under deadline with a critical eye for consistency and accuracy. I believe in committing 110% to each and every project. I am extremely experienced in writing for the media. As a professional journalist for years, I have interviewed some of our country's top leaders in the U.S and abroad. I have taught numerous professional writing, journalism and multimedia courses for graduate and undergraduate students. I currently work as the Marketing, Program, and Accessibility Coordinator for Chamber Music Pittsburgh creating all marketing materials, design work, website, and social media. I have a Ph.D. in Communications Media and Instructional Technology, a M.S. in Communications and Information Systems and a B.A. in Journalism.