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Bio

Learn about Laurel Shane. I am a freelance copywriter and copy editor who specializes in creating clear, concise, compelling content that will interest and inform readers. My media experience includes The Onion, Ulysses Press, and Hearst Media Services. I have been creating readable, likable, shareable online content since 2011. I hold a BA in political […]

Editing

Say it right. When people visit your website, they want to be assured that your company is competent and trustworthy. Typos and grammatical errors undermine your message and make your business look unprofessional. Does your website have a few minor spelling and grammar errors? Or does it need a complete overhaul? From proofreading to basic […]

Press Releases

Online press releases share your announcements with the people who care most while boosting your search engine rankings. I will deliver your news to hundreds of media outlets—newspapers, TV, radio, and blogs—as well as specific target audiences.

Newsletters

Newsletters keep you top of mind with your customers and attract them back to your website. I will work with you to reach your audience by sharing the latest news, giving a special discount, or offering helpful tips.

Blog Posts

A blog builds trust by demonstrating your expertise in your field. But many busy professionals just don’t have time to keep their blog up to date. I will write engaging blog posts that drive more visitors to your website and help you communicate with your audience.

Website

Your website is the first place people go to learn about your company. Is it sending the desired message? I will learn about your goals, business image, and intended audience, and I’ll use this information to write content that attracts and engages the right visitors.

Usings Commas with Job Titles

One of the most common errors I see in business writing is the misuse of commas with names and titles. If you’re trying to figure out when to use commas with someone’s job title, just use these formulas to see three correct ways to express the same information. [Name], the [job title] of [company name], […]

No, It’s Called “Dressing”: 3 Thanksgiving Vocabulary Arguments You Can Win This Year

On the last fourth Thursday of every November,* American families gather together to half-watch football, complain about airports, and eat foods covered in baby marshmallows. Most people’s goal, apart from stuffing themselves silly, is to avoid conflict. But there are a few brave individuals out there who will risk getting sent to their old childhood […]