Anne has experience creating video scripts, marketing copy, blog posts, web copy, press materials, and academic writing. She is also a fiction writer and playwright whose works have been produced around the country.
Anne is a native Texan (and current resident of Austin) who has lived in St. Louis, Houston, Chicago, New Orleans, The Dominican Republic and Costa Rica, and has traveled widely. A drama major in college, she has been involved in theatre in some form--whether acting, directing, playwriting or teaching--for most of her life. Anne has a boundless curiosity and loves learning about new subjects in all fields.
Anne graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a B.A. in drama and a minor in psychology.
Anne completed a 2-year certificate program at the University of Chicago, where she studied short story writing.
With a total of 5 years of experience in the publishing industry, Anne has worked in the marketing and publicity departments of 3 publishing companies.
With several years of experience working as a marketing specialist, Anne creates engaging and effective ad copy, corporate press releases, website content, catalog copy and a variety of other marketing materials.
During her career in book publishing, Anne wrote copy and press materials for numerous business books in a variety of subgenres. She also regularly pens business articles and covers such topics as financing, loans, entrepreneurship, marketing, financing, human resources, social media and more.
Anne has written highly detailed articles about individual real estate markets, mortgage advice and real estate trends. With close family members who work in the real estate industry, she has always taken in an interest in this subject and she loves providing readers with information that will help them make sound decisions related to home buying and selling.
Anne specializes in creating blog posts and feature-length articles about home living. Her writing has covered home decor, home technology, organization, green living, RVs, moving tips and much more. Many of her articles have also required her to conduct in-depth research and expert interviews.
Anne has written numerous articles about dental, medical and general health topics. With her past experience working in a medical genetics office, she is familiar with the medical and dental fields and she enjoys writing about more complex topics in ways that make them accessible for the average layperson.
In addition to writing press releases and blog articles on travel destinations, Anne has written numerous descriptions of hotels, restaurants, theme parks and other travel destinations. Her travel writing paints an intriguing picture of each attraction and conveys the unique style and attitude of that particular city or region.
Anne has written numerous articles about outdoor vacations, adventure travel, camping, national parks, RVs and more. In her spare time she also enjoys participating in outdoor activities, including hiking, swimming, paddling and camping.
A lifelong animal lover who has owned a number of pets, Anne loves writing about animal companions. She has written about pet adoption, animal health and pet entertainment for a variety of outlets and brands - including Purina. This is one of her favorite subjects!
Anne worked as a publicity associate and then a publicist for a total of three years. During that time she wrote more than 1000 press materials, including releases, cover letters, and email pitches.
Anne has written numerous articles for companies in a variety of fields. She enjoys researching new and familiar subjects and producing well-organized, highly readable and engaging articles.
Anne has written blog posts for a several companies and she also regularly contributes to her own blog, which provides daily inspiration for writers.
Anne has written website copy for companies and professionals in numerous industries - with a particular focus on the real estate industry. With a background in marketing and publicity, Anne creates flawless copy that is engaging and accessible and that converts readers into customers and clients.
With a degree in drama and extensive experience in theatre, Anne is a playwright whose works have been produced around the country.
Anne's ability to capture natural speech patterns and embody a company's desired voice have led her to write marketing and sales scripts for major brands, including Verizon Wireless, Helzberg Diamonds and Dell.
Anne has written more than a dozen white papers for companies in various industries. She draws from extensive research and the company's brand identity to tell compelling stories while providing in-depth information for readers.