10+ Years in Creative Communications

Social Digital Print Graphics Branding Messaging Media Translation Content Copy Editorial PR Publicity

10 Years+ Supporting:

Intercultural Initiatives, Justice and Change Agencies, Educational Organizations, Emerging Authors, Non Profits

Content, Copy & the Written Word

Learn why companies like the Huffington Post, Gale Cengage, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, IAC Corp. and Michigan State University rely on GWP for unmatched mastery of the written word, no matter what form your story takes.

Digital, Design and Creativity

Galvanizing your message by becoming a collaborative partner in your goal; credits include work with Engage Michigan, IAC Corp. and National Hispanic University.

FOCUS: Justice & Education

Using powerful narrative talent gets your story to the right ears so that you can concentrate on your service and mission. Work completed with organizations like the SERO Project, Michigan United and MiALMA.

FOCUS: Intercultural Initiatives

Organizations like St. Joseph Mercy Health, Gale Cengage and MPAS have trusted GWP with culturally knowledgeable Spanish translation, transcreation, dialectical support and localization.

News & Blog

  • Network Security in home networks

    Network security is important for home networks as well as in the business world. In today’s complex world, security is an essential concern, even in the smallest of businesses. More generally, network security is a global industry issue with businesses […]

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  • Want Repeat Clients? You Got to WOO Them!

      Repeat clients don’t just drop out of the sky. #Freelance #Writers Want repeat clients? Make it a love story! https://t.co/rxNBsk1JVG pic.twitter.com/1NAYRNp1El — AllenaTapia (@AllenaT) April 30, 2016
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  • Three Things I Learned Refreshing My Website

    Yes, I did finally finish my website.
    I guess I shouldn’t tell you that the process took two years, because inability to finish projects isn’t one of my characteristics (seriously, ask my husband, once I start something, I have horrible tunnel […]

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Testimonials: How do you decide who to hire for your creative communications needs?

Answer: Look for long-term clients, recurring projects and glowing recommendations. Communications and design agencies come and go, but GardenWall Publications has been supporting Lansing and Michigan clientele for a decade.

Allena is an extremely talented writer, who consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations. Her English to Spanish translation services have been extremely beneficial to our social justice advocacy work. I would highly recommend Allena for writing and translation services.

Zack Pohl, formerly of Progress Michigan, currently Communications Director at the Michigan AFL-CIO

As a freelance writer, Allena wrote stellar articles for WOW! Women On Writing.com. Her articles were always well researched, and clearly and engagingly written. Allena's attention to detail, thoroughness, and respect for deadlines make her a valuable freelance asset to busy editors. Because of my confidence in Allena's writing and editing skills, as well as her positive client relations, I have referred my clients to her when I was unavailable to attend to their needs.

Annette Fix, Author, Speaker, Editor, Publishing Consultant

Her no-excuses, deadline-driven, results-driven work ethic makes her a content creator who is dependable and sure-handed as she presides over a strong stable of writers and editors.

Jim Person, Global Driveline Product Development Analyst at Ford Motor Company