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Rachel has written textbooks and teachers' guides, crafted websites and webinars. She taught in Baltimore County schools and gave presentations across Capitol Hill. Now, her experienced team is ready to work with you.
See a detailed list of Rachel's recent work and experiences below.
Midwest writers and editors are available to elevate your next writing or editing project, from a resume rewrite to a website overhaul. Midwest writers and editors are also available to create and teach a writing course for your organization. Sliding-scale fees are available for students, nonprofits and BIPOC-owned businesses.
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I don't send any marketing material to my clients without having Rachel take a look at it first. She finds grammar mistakes and helps me make my messages clear and easy for my clients to understand.
Kristen Gyolai
The Law Office of Kristen Gyolai
Services
Copyediting
Starting at $497
We haven't met a grammar mistake or awkward sentence we couldn't fix. Turnaround time is typically less than one business day.
Developmental Editing
Starting at $597
Let us work through your website, newsletter, or proposal line-by-line. We'll tell you exactly what to fix and how, with a mind for SEO marketing.
Copywriting
Starting at $997
Our experienced writers will craft crisp copy, still in your own unique voice.
Build Your Own Course
Prices vary.
Rachel and her team are teachers at heart. We're here to create a course specifically for your organization, all in a language your employees or stakeholders will understand.
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Our reports are so much better because of Rachel.
Our staff learned so much from her.
Diane Kokal
Communications Specialist
SVP Research Services
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I was so pleased with Rachel's professionalism and excellence.
I highly recommend her services!
Amy Nelson
Inventor and Entrepreneur
Rachel's Professional Highlights
Nearly 20 years of writing and communications experience
Writer and public speaker: United States Congress
Writer and public speaker: Minnesota Attorney General
Writer, editor, and project manager: various nonprofits and small businesses
Independent writer and editor: magazines, nonprofits and businesses, simultaneously managing several ongoing projects
Rachel's Memberships and Certifications
Association of Writers & Writing Programs
Textbook and Academic Authors Association
Editorial Freelancers Association
International Women's Writing Guild
Licensed secondary English teacher, state of Minnesota
Rachel's Recent Work
Writing and Editing for Education
Developmental Editing and Project Management: Competitive Debate textbook; Perfection Learning [2019]
Writing: AP European History textbook [2018 ]and AP Microeconomics textbook [2019]; Perfection Learning [2018]
Writing: GED Science and Social Studies study guide (Social Studies component); BarCharts Publishing [2018]
Writing, Substantive Editing and Project Management: Middle Grade Teachers' Guides; Teacher Created Materials [2020]
Editing: AP United States History textbook; Perfection Learning [2018]
Website Copywriting
H2O Media [2021]
Hendel Homes [2020]
Great Northern Builders [2019]
The Mini Cabana [2019]
Report Editing and Corporate Writing Instruction
Magazine and Literary Journal Articles
Feature article in Parent Magazine: "For Some Moms, Writing is the Best Self-Care" [2021]
Feature article in Minnesota Parent Magazine: "Top Taprooms: Best Twin Cities Breweries for Families" [2018]
Feature article in Solstice Literary Magazine: "Writing Through Postpartum" [2017]
Personal memoir in Rebellious Magazine for Women: "I'm Starting to Forget Some of My Babies" [2015]
Parenting Column: Rebellious Magazine for Women
"I am a Poop Doula" [2018]
"How Not to Have a Serial Killer Baby" [2018]
Nonprofit Reports
Teaching
English 10 and Speech teacher, Speech coach; Baltimore County Public Schools [2008-2012]
Licensed Secondary English teacher, State of Minnesota [2012-present]