nDash.com is a content creation platform that provides brands and agencies with access to the world's top freelance writers.

nDash Writer Profile for Erica Curran

Headline

About Me

My background includes journalism, content marketing, and copyediting experience. This means I can expertly research and write about a wide range of topics, creating content that is consistently engaging, informative, and clean. I specialize in lifestyle topics including food, travel, design, health, and parenting. As a copywriter and ghostwriter, I've written about subjects as far-reaching as finance, student loans, entertainment, home improvement, insurance, and health.

Industries I Write About

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

Real Estate

Education

Finance

My Writing Samples

Portfolio

My portfolio includes a wide range of work for many publications and businesses.

https://ericajcurran.contently.com/

Sell your home faster with these staging tips

An example of a blog post I wrote for a local real estate company.

https://ruckartre.com/sell-your-home-faster-with-these-5-easy-home-staging-tips/

10 secret benefits of credit cards

Educational content ghostwritten for a credit card company

https://www.comparecredit.com/credit-cards/tips/10-secret-benefits-of-credit-cards/

Garden cemeteries were among America's first urban parks

An example of travel-focused editorial work for National Geographic

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/best-garden-cemeteries

Experience

Freelance Writer and Editor

I write and edit bylined articles as well as branded content, blog posts, and guides on topics ranging from travel, food, parenting, and health to insurance, real estate, finance, and education. Publications: National Geographic, Washington Post, Parents, Lonely Planet, Glamour, Time Out. Brands: Mastercard, IHG, Trivago, Home Depot, Xfinity.

Company: Self-Employed

I worked there from 6/2007 until now

Editor

My main duties at this digital marketing agency included developing strategic content ideas with the marketing and SEO teams; writing blog posts, articles, web content, and guides; editing all incoming content; and managing a large roster of freelance writers.

Company: Stone Temple Consulting (Now Perficient)

I worked there from 4/2014 until 4/2018

Editor

I managed the Boston edition of Playbill magazine as well as Panorama magazine, a biweekly guide to Boston.

Company: New Venture Media Group

I worked there from 3/2013 until 3/2014

Associate Editor

I helped manage daily operations, special issues, web content, social media, and freelancers. Copy-edited all sections and website. Wrote for all sections. Managed interns.

Company: Charleston City Paper

I worked there from 6/2007 until 6/2013

Content I Write