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nDash Writer Profile for Freya Drake

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Content Writer specializing in Arts and Entertainment, Food, and Wellness | Copywriter for Small Businesses

About Me

I’m a content writer on a mission to translate complex ideas–even the boring ones–into words that educate and entertain. 

Through writing well-researched feature articles for online publications and conversion-focused web content, I help busy people and businesses create deeply engaging reads. Because I know that the written word holds great power to influence and inspire. 

I have written case studies and sales-focused website copy for small businesses. Currently I'm writing for an arts and entertainment publication and several culinary websites. I'm a certified Qigong instructor and gravitate toward health and wellness companies and writing topics as well. Coming from a 20-year background as a chef in various capacities, I specialize in writing for the food and hospitality industries. 

I love doing interviews, pitching ideas, and diving into research. I'm experienced with tweaking articles to match a brand's voice and speak to a target market. As your writer, you can depend on me to be proactive in communication, meet deadlines with time to spare, and utilize all feedback to make sure I’m producing consistent, high-quality work. 



Industries I Write About

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

Pop Culture

My Writing Samples

A Scarlet Letter and Roe v. Wade

An interview-focused feature article about a local theater's production of a Suzan Lori Parks play.

https://www.orartswatch.org/at-shaking-the-tree-a-scarlet-letter-and-roe-v-wade/

How to Strengthen Sourdough Starter

A longform how-to article on how to strengthen sourdough starter.

https://kitchenambition.com/how-to-strengthen-sourdough-starter/

5 Easy Steps to Grounding for Stress Relief

A short article explaining what "grounding" is and how to incorporate it into your daily life for stress relief.

https://freyadrake.medium.com/5-easy-steps-to-grounding-for-stress-relief-b89b05df8493

Best Salsa Songs

A list article of short descriptions and fun facts about classic salsa songs, their artists, and song lyric meanings. Google doc provided as this article was ghostwritten.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rzQhJbUBijq8un-_VhxrPEJ-2wvHi-cxhBnzo4ADD1w/edit

8 Best Curry Substitutes

Longform how-to/list article about the best substitutes for curry powder.

https://kitchenambition.com/substitute-for-curry/

The Nick Drake Festival

An overview of the yearly Nick Drake festival and why it's worth visiting.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/155EfiMbn7GBYwpbldhfgi3FmqMPRoRIFxSCtfaqaxIM/edit

How to Score Sourdough Bread for Beginners

A longform how-to article explaining the best ways to score sourdough bread at home, plus why it's important to do in the first place.

https://kitchenambition.com/how-to-score-sourdough/

Experience

Content Writer

Wrote culinary-focused longform articles for home chefs who want professional-level advice. Included researching and writing how-to articles and list articles. Over time the position has evolved to ghostwriting for external clients. This includes researching and writing long-form, SEO-friendly blog posts. Also includes revamping old posts to improve SEO and overall content quality.

Company: Kitchen Ambition

I worked there from 3/2022 until now

Feature Writer

Wrote articles about the performing arts in my local area. Included pitching topics, research, interviews, and editing.

Company: Oregon Arts Watch

I worked there from 9/2022 until now

Content Writer

Wrote about salsa music for a music website. Included research, article writing, and utilizing bilingual skills to analyze song lyrics and create interesting content for readers.

Company: Zing Instruments

I worked there from 3/2022 until 4/2022

Case Study Writer

Wrote a case study by interviewing a happy customer. Included correspondence leading up to a full interview and arranging the interview content to write up a compelling case study for their website.

Company: Arctos School of Herbal and Botanical Medicine

I worked there from 12/2021 until 12/2021

Copywriter

Rewrote existing web copy for artist's home page, about me page, and ecommerce page.

Company: Flying Lime Studio

I worked there from 11/2021 until 11/2021

Content I Write