I’ve spent much of my professional life working with words—finding the story, asking questions, doing the research, and shaping information into something people want to read.
I’m a freelance writer and communications consultant with experience in editorial and feature writing, web content, marketing communications, content strategy, newsletters, social media, and print publications. I’m particularly drawn to projects involving arts and culture, health and well-being, nonprofits, and organizations with meaningful stories to tell.
Today, I take on selected freelance and consulting projects involving writing, storytelling, research, content development, and creative communications.
SELECTED WRITING
Arts & Culture
Transforming Health through the Power of Art
Art New England, January/February 2024Insights: The Healing Power of Art, Part II
Art New England, March/April 2024Studio Visit: Barbara Bosworth
Art New England, May/June 2022Photography: Karen Olson
Art New England, November/December 2021Exploring the Photobook
Art New England, January/February 2021Essays & Literary Writing
Wandering
Hippocampus MagazineThe Loyal Order
Hippocampus MagazinePersonal Essays
All That MattersPoetry
Survivor’s ReviewWriting, Creativity & Ideas
How Writers Use Curiosity, Creativity, and Craft to Write Good Nonfiction
Write Nonfiction NOW!How to Find Story Ideas in Images, Phone Numbers, and Journal Entries
Write Nonfiction NOW!A Field Guide to Writing a Nonfiction Book
Write Nonfiction NOW!Interview with Content Strategist Kristina Halvorson
Webdesigner DepotCOMMUNICATIONS
My communications work has included website content and management, editorial development, newsletters and email, social media, marketing and fundraising materials, brochures, direct mail, print production, and other digital and print communications.
I’ve worked both within organizations and independently, collaborating with clients, designers, printers, editors, and other creative partners to take projects from an initial idea through writing, production, and publication.
I’m especially interested in bringing that experience to arts, cultural, nonprofit, health, and mission-driven organizations—and to projects where research, storytelling, and creative thinking are valued.
Have a project you’d like to discuss? Get in touch.
Deb Hemley 