Using "Proper" English

Modern informal culture doesn't always encourage proper English. Texting, e-mail and social media demand short, quick bursts of language, which leaves the rules of spelling and grammar in the dust.

But proper English is necessary for many writing tasks in life. Don't forget to take a time out from text messaging when writing business communications, school essays, or filling out an application.

And if modern life has left you unsure about the rules of proper writing, The Write Ink can help you brainstorm, compose, outline, write, edit and/or proofread just about any text. Contact us!

Spreading the Word

When you are a creative individual, you often are immersed in your work. I have spent many years watching my artist and musician friends creative beautiful pieces of art or inventive songs, but often these talented people don't know how to take the next step.

It's sort of the old "If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound" sort-of-thing. If you create art, it definitely fulfills an inner personal need. But getting it to make a "sound" in the world can take your creation to the next level and heal of soul of others.

Find out how to leap off the cliff and get the word out in this special article I wrote for Yahoo! Voices.

The Write Ink can also help the process along: Do you need a press release, or help deciding how to approach getting publicity for your art, music or event? Do you need an artist biography? Or if you decide to pen these items yourself, do you need someone to edit or proofread? Do you advice on using social media or contacting the media? Contact me at kelliewrites3@gmail.com.

Spread the word about your talent, and others will listen!

Resumes, Cover Letters and Applications, Oh My!

Let The Write Ink help find your muse!
E-mail kelliewrites3@gmail.com for help with resumes and cover letters,

Are you dreaming about a new job? Starting fresh? Finding a new opportunity?

Don't let the task of writing a resume, cover letter, or filling out a job application stand in your way. Even if you have something down on paper, a few twists and tweaks can make a resume and/or cover letter go from good to great, and give you the job opportunity of a lifetime. And let's face it: In this economy, a "great" resume is a necessity in any job search.

To create a resume from scratch, start writing down anything relevant that a possible employer may need to know, including where you've worked, what you did in each job, what honors you received and what skills you've acquired. Don't worry about format or style or fonts just yet; instead, brainstorm every single little thing about your working life. Include all volunteer positions and charitable work. Add information on education, whether it was an entire degree or a class in your chosen field. And don't forget dates!

Once everything is down on paper, check out the Internet for examples of different resume styles. Take the information from your brainstorming session and start to organize your information into a resume style.

Once you have your information plugged into your new resume, check it over. Look for punctuation and grammar errors; consider word choices. Edit information down so that the resume is a manageable size. It also may be a good idea to transform your real resume into one suited for a particular job with particular skills. And don't forget to have a pair of extra eyes look it over!

The Write Ink is helpful with this last step -- I can help you proofread, rewrite sections, create a different resume for a particular job, streamline a long resume, or give general consultation on how to word particular passages. Contact Kellie at kelliewrites3@gmail.com for more information.

Having a current resume on hand is helpful for when opportunity arises. Be sure to keep a copy saved on your home computer to update regularly with all your accomplishments. Make your resume a solid reflection of who you are and what you have accomplished, and you can be a shining star in a sea of applicants.

Welcome to The Write Ink!

Welcome, dear readers! This is home to The Write Ink, a service dedicated to the written word. I'm Kellie, a writer and journalist with 20 years experience in media. I'm still an active freelance writer, with my work appearing regularly in several locations, and I've managed to keep my writing career active in addition to caring for my three wonderful children.

Now I'm branching out to share my skills with those who may not be as comfortable writing as I am. I can write, edit and proofread your work in a variety of areas: 

• press releases
• newsletters
• blog posts
• personal biographies for professional needs
• resumes
• cover letters
• college essays
• family holiday letters
• family histories
• books
• articles
• advertisements
• brochures

Please contact me at kelliewrites3@gmail.com with any writing, editing and proofreading needs you may have. 

In the meantime, stay in touch here on this website. I will be sharing regular posts about tips, tricks, and other information to help out those interested in getting "the write ink" out into the universe.

Stay tuned!