Writing Coach and Copy Editor

“There are no boring stories, only boring reporters.”

I heard that a lot during my years as a newspaper reporter.

Turns out, that is true.

How are your stories and blog posts doing? Are you happy with them after you hit publish? Do you need a little more confidence? Focus? Technical help?

If you need, or want help, with storytelling, content, focus and editing yourself, let’s talk.

When I am not blogging or mailing Spanish t-shirts, I work as a publicist and copy writer, and lately — much to my newly found joy — as the Contributions Editor for Tiki Tiki Blog, I have been helping writers tighten and focus online posts, turning me into a writing coach and copy editor.

Here is what we can do:

You send me six posts you have written — three you love most, three you think could use some help. I edit them for style, grammar and voice and make note of the good things you do, and the things you consistently do that could be improved.

It is an exercise I went through as a young reporter. It strengthened my work by highlighting my personal writing strengths and weaknesses so I could check myself before I hit the “send” button.

In addition, we can discuss:

• search engine optimization (SEO)
• niche blogging
• blogging platforms such as WordPress and Blogger
• corporate sponsorships
• giveaways
• PR
• social media

For more information, e-mail me: carrie @ weirpr dot com.