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nDash Writer Profile for Rachel Winstead

Headline

I deliver strategy-focused content for conscientious brands that want to grow their audience effectively.

About Me

Hi, there!

I'm a freelance writer and business owner with over a decade of experience in content marketing. I've written hundreds of articles covering a wide span of topics, from commercial building design to sexual wellness to B2B marketing. 

I love high-quality content that delivers insight and value. I've worked with and for marketing agencies, small businesses, and startups and offer a number of different writing and editing services. At this stage in my career, I’ve completed thousands of blog posts, dozens of newsletters, a couple of books, and countless pages of website copy. 

I can provide additional examples of my work upon request: a good deal of my writing is done without a byline, but I also have a blog and Medium profile that you can check out to get a feel for my expertise. 

You can find out more about me on my website: https://makeshiftmuse.com/

Industries I Write About

Industrial

Health & Wellness

Business

Real Estate

My Writing Samples

5 Steps to Publishing Better Blogs

Ideas for content and marketing teams to stay on track in their writing process.

https://makeshiftmuse.com/musings/5-steps-to-publishing-better-blogs

BOOK: 11 Steps to Getting Your Book Prepped and Ready for Publishing

A guide for writers to prepare their book manuscript for publishing.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55ed07bee4b01fb4a6f297fa/t/614d19f6186c0c4731663336/1632442873732/11+Steps+to+Getting+Your+Book+Prepped+and+Ready+for+Publishing.pdf

How to Bounce Back After Your Freelancing Pitch Gets Rejected

Tips for dealing with rejection as a freelancer or small business.

https://rtwinstead.medium.com/how-to-bounce-back-after-your-freelancing-pitch-gets-rejected-8c05a378bba3

How to Listen: Tips Toward Better Storytelling

Article about how to listen more effectively to each other to create better connection and communicate with more intention.

https://makeshiftmuse.com/musings/better-writing-requires-better-listening

Getting Through Hitting Rock Bottom

Personal essay on dealing with challenges, includes tips for self-care.

https://medium.com/@winstead.rachel/getting-through-hitting-rock-bottom-151b1f70a8f6

Experience

Freelance Writer

Content writer and editor with over a decade of marketing experience.

Company: Self-Employed

I worked there from 5/2014 until now

Content Manager

Editor-in-chief for a growing digital marketing agency, oversaw the content production process.

Company: Venveo

I worked there from 1/2017 until 7/2018

Chief of Author Success, Operations

Project management, operations strategy, and client relations for a boutique, all-in-one publishing company.

Company: Insurgent Publishing

I worked there from 1/2016 until 4/2016

Content Strategist and Community Manager

Planned and managed the content marketing and online presence for Good Returns companies, Soap Hope and 50 Ship.

Company: Soap Hope

I worked there from 4/2015 until 12/2015

Owner, Chief Visionary Officer

Social media consulting for small businesses, dreamers, and startups.

Company: Punch Presence

I worked there from 6/2012 until 5/2015

Editor-in-Chief

Wrote, edited, and managed content covering the entire DFW startup community.

Company: LAUNCH DFW

I worked there from 5/2014 until 3/2015

Owner

Writing and content strategy services for select brands and online personalities.

Company: Makeshift Muse

I worked there from 7/2019 until now

Content I Write