GardenWall Publications

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Writing Credits

Specializing in Latino audience and topics, and K-12/post-secondary content, GardenWall provides clear, concise copy for a variety of audiences. Ready to get a quote on your project or article? Allena@gardenwallpublications.com or 517-285-2081.

Magazines:

Marketing/Copywriting, Web Copy, Media:

  • New York Times-owned About.com network, contracted writer for over 4 years
  • Extensive and intense SEO and keyword training from the NYT’s About.com network
  • Gale Cengage, several projects over the past 3 years, including content, articles and research
  • Progress Michigan, ongoing contract for social justice pieces such as press releases, talking points, etc. (email for samples)
  • Laureate Education, internal and external marketing documents
  • Michigan State University, staff position with editorial, Web copy and marketing responsibilities (2006-07)
  • Lansing Community College, staff position with marketing, PR and editorial responsibilities (2005-06)
  • Adoptive Families magazine website, overhaul SEO and keywords
  • Conn Education sales copy

Book Credits:

  • Bylines Writer’s Calendar, edited by Sylvia Forbes, Snowflake Press 2009 and 2011
  • Finalist, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Family Matters
  • In consideration: “Freshman Writing Feedback Workshops Using Facebook and Twitter” with Professional and Higher (publisher/packager)

Essays:

  • Presenter, Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature, read “The Kidney Stone in the Bottle” (nonfiction essay category)
  • “The Best-Laid Plans” finalist in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Family Matters
  • “Who Owns Benny?” 2004 Honorable Mention in Michigan’s NOCIRC contest
  • “I Believe in Strong Women” considered for NPR’s “For This I Believe” series
  • “Follow My Lead” considered for the anthology “Professor, Can I Bring My Baby to Class?”

Book/Other Reviewing:

Professional Blogging:

  • Huffington Post guest post (parenting channel, +400 comments) (email for PDF sample)
  • About.com Freelance Writing, landing page blog (since 2006)
  • Working Mother magazine blogger (PDF sample: Blog Clip Working Mother Magazine)
  • ParentingDiva.com, a division of the ADM network (long term)
  • The Moderate Vegetarian, at DietDetective.com (long term)
  • WritersUnbound, from the 451 Press Network (long term)

Travel Writing:

  • In consideration with Mexico Tourisml Board- “Jewels of Michoacán; A Tour of the Ocampo”
  • “The Top 10 Volunteer Travel Opportunities,” Matador Travel
  • Mexico travel columnist, Hubpages.com

Grant Writing and Non-Profits:

  • Michigan Association on Problem Gambling, intern, grant writing & research, some PR responsibilities
  • Michigan Association on Problem Gambling, brochure and rack card project
  • Progress Michigan, ongoing contractual provision of talking points, news releases and other PR work