about
I am passionate about the power of words. I love wordsmithing and using my grammatical gifts to help individuals
reach their potential and companies increase their profit. Be it
taking a website to the next level, creating a custom brochure or
coming up with eye-catching ad copy, words are my paintbrush. I'm
always looking for the next canvas.
I graduated from ASU in 2001 with a major in journalism and a
double minor in creative writing and women's studies. I spent the
next several years working as a magazine editor for McMurry, a marketing
communications firm in Phoenix, and then as a web copywriter for
US Airways.
In 2006, we had our first son, River. At that time, I decided
to leave the traditional workforce to care for my baby and pursue
my writing and editing career on my own terms. I've been freelance
writing and editing ever since, with projects ranging from realtor
brochures to online guitar retailer websites.
I live in Shawano, Wisc., with my wonderful husband, Jared and
our two boys, River and Rainn. We attend Hope Community Church where
Jared is the worship pastor. We also have a vizsla named Gatsby
and a little tabby cat named Widget.
contact
Let me show you what I can do for you. Shoot me an e-mail to
arrange a free consultation. I'll be in touch soon.
raves
"Alissa was an incredible member of the McMurry editorial team—smart, talented
and beloved by her clients—and now she's among our most reliable freelancers.
She writes well. She's an excellent editor. And boy is she fast! When an
employer hires back a former staff member for contract work, it says a lot about
how valued that individual was—and is. Alissa is one of the very few former
McMurry employees who has earned ongoing assignments from the company."
-Beth Tomkiw, creative director, McMurry
"With Alissa's help, I was able to create a very professional brochure. I get
lots of compliments on the looks and content, not to mention
what a boost it has been to my business. I would definitely have her do
freelance writing for me again in the future."
-Pam Edwards, realtor, High Profile Realty
"Alissa helped me refine my resume and create web-friendly content for my
personal business website when I applied for my current position—which she no
doubt helped me land. I now recommend her to my clients on a regular basis and
use her anytime I need great web content created quickly."
-John Szafraniec, front end engineer, Scripps Networks
"I have used Alissa to create everything from direct marketing materials to
e-newsletters to web content and she never fails to impress me. Her work is
flawless, she gets it right the first time and she turns things around quickly.
There's no one else I turn to when I need help in this area of my business."
-David Schmidt, Owner and CEO, Guitar Adoptions
"With Alissa’s talent for words, and her expertise in the creative field, I now have a resume that I can be proud to send out to prospective employers. She obviously has a passion for what she does, and it shows in the work she creates."
-Jenn Halstead
I am passionate about the power of words. I love wordsmithing and using my grammatical gifts to help individuals
reach their potential and companies increase their profit. Be it
taking a website to the next level, creating a custom brochure or
coming up with eye-catching ad copy, words are my paintbrush. I'm
always looking for the next canvas.
