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Username: valeriem
Location: United States, TX, Amarillo
Summary
Words You Want provides a one stop writing resource for your business. Valerie Mellema and her team offers article writing, eBook writing, press releases, and web content writing. They have written articles on a wide variety of topics ranging from automotive topics to dog training to web design. Additionally, approximately 90% of our articles are designed for SEO purposes.
Valerie Mellema has a B.S. in Agribusiness/Equine Industry & Business and a Minor in Animal Science.
Valerie is happy to discuss your project via email and chat, however, she must charge a phone call consultation fee of $50/hr with a $50 minimum on phone calls. Phone calls are by appointment only.
Valerie Mellema has a B.S. in Agribusiness/Equine Industry & Business and a Minor in Animal Science.
Valerie is happy to discuss your project via email and chat, however, she must charge a phone call consultation fee of $50/hr with a $50 minimum on phone calls. Phone calls are by appointment only.
Experience
Employment
"The Score" Magazine - NTRHA
2008-Present - Freelance Writer
"The Score" is the membership magazine for the National Team Roping Horse Association. I have written several articles for the magazine and have an ongoing relationship with them.
2008-Present - Freelance Writer
"The Score" is the membership magazine for the National Team Roping Horse Association. I have written several articles for the magazine and have an ongoing relationship with them.
Atlantic Publishing Company
2007-2007 - Author
I authored the book "The Professional Bartender's Handbook: A Recipe for Every Drink Known - Including Tricks and Games to Impress Your Guests." The book stays consistently in the top sellers of bartending books on Amazon.com and is currently ranked 8,691 out of all books on Amazon.
2007-2007 - Author
I authored the book "The Professional Bartender's Handbook: A Recipe for Every Drink Known - Including Tricks and Games to Impress Your Guests." The book stays consistently in the top sellers of bartending books on Amazon.com and is currently ranked 8,691 out of all books on Amazon.
EqAd Equine Promotions
2006-2006 - Owner
EqAd Equine Promotions is an equine advertising business focusing on promotional services for the horse industry. I am currently operating the business.
2006-2006 - Owner
EqAd Equine Promotions is an equine advertising business focusing on promotional services for the horse industry. I am currently operating the business.
EquinePost.com
2006-2006 - Equine Expert
I am an Equine Expert for EquinePost.com. I write two columns for the website. The columns are "The Boarded Horse" and "Equine Advertising."
2006-2006 - Equine Expert
I am an Equine Expert for EquinePost.com. I write two columns for the website. The columns are "The Boarded Horse" and "Equine Advertising."
Tulsa Community College "TCC Connection Newspaper"
2002-2002 - Associate Editor
I worked as an associated editor and reporter. I reported on a variety of campus activities.
2002-2002 - Associate Editor
I worked as an associated editor and reporter. I reported on a variety of campus activities.
About Us
Profile Type: Business
Year Founded: 2006
Number of Employees: 1-19
Words You Want is a freelance writing operation. Words You Want is available for a variety of projects. Valerie Mellema is the main freelance writer behind the operation and she has a strong team of 14 writers behind her. She has a B.S. in Agribusiness/Equine Industry & Business with a Minor in Animal Science. She is also well versed in English composition and Western and Non-Western World Literature. Writing has been her passion for many years and she has been an associate editor for a newspaper, freelance writer for magazines and is a published author. She views every article and project as a learning opportunity and is willing to write on a variety of subjects. All content is original and unique.
Payment Terms
Payments are to be made through Elance Escrow unless otherwise bid.
Detailed Service Description
Words You Want specializes in ghostwriting for the Internet. All articles are written with your specifications in mind as well as how well they will be indexed on the Internet. Approximately 90% of our projects are designed for the Internet and for SEO purposes, however we are happy to assist you in any writing project you may have.
eBooks are extremely popular on the net today and we are proud to have a long list of topics under our belt. We also offer custom 3D eBook covers that are unlike any template you may find on the Internet.
Another unique aspect of Words You Want is that you can now select from three different writing styles. Are you looking for that personal one on one conversational tone or are you looking for a more professional and intellectual style? Either way we can provide what you are seeking for your specific project.
Feel free to contact us anytime regarding your project that is currently in progress or if you are considering web content, ebooks or other articles for your website or publication. We are always online and will respond to your email within minutes.
Words You Want is comprised of professional, full-time writers and we have never missed a deadline on over 500 projects. You will have to communicate with only one person and you never have to worry about not being able to contact us because we are at a "real" job. Providing you with well-written and unique content and ebooks is our job and we do our best to provide the best customer service possible.
We are also comprised of all US English speaking writers, all of whom have been with us from the beginning. You will never have to worry about your work being written by a non-Native English speaking writer from a third world country.
eBooks are extremely popular on the net today and we are proud to have a long list of topics under our belt. We also offer custom 3D eBook covers that are unlike any template you may find on the Internet.
Another unique aspect of Words You Want is that you can now select from three different writing styles. Are you looking for that personal one on one conversational tone or are you looking for a more professional and intellectual style? Either way we can provide what you are seeking for your specific project.
Feel free to contact us anytime regarding your project that is currently in progress or if you are considering web content, ebooks or other articles for your website or publication. We are always online and will respond to your email within minutes.
Words You Want is comprised of professional, full-time writers and we have never missed a deadline on over 500 projects. You will have to communicate with only one person and you never have to worry about not being able to contact us because we are at a "real" job. Providing you with well-written and unique content and ebooks is our job and we do our best to provide the best customer service possible.
We are also comprised of all US English speaking writers, all of whom have been with us from the beginning. You will never have to worry about your work being written by a non-Native English speaking writer from a third world country.
Credentials
References
Simon Skinner - Personal Reference - 2006
Web Position Expert, Owner
I have completed numerous projects for web content, ebooks and articles with Simon over the past year.
Web Position Expert, Owner
I have completed numerous projects for web content, ebooks and articles with Simon over the past year.
Mike Steup - Personal Reference - 2007
Mike Steup, Owner
I have written numerous ebooks for Mike on a regular basis over the past 6 months. We have completed approximately one to two ebooks a week on a variety of subjects for Mike.
Mike Steup, Owner
I have written numerous ebooks for Mike on a regular basis over the past 6 months. We have completed approximately one to two ebooks a week on a variety of subjects for Mike.
Rushe Hudson - Personal Reference - 2006
Date Verified: December 04, 2007
American Quarter Horse Association, Graphics System Manager
Graphic Design Intern
Date Verified: December 04, 2007
American Quarter Horse Association, Graphics System Manager
Graphic Design Intern
Justin Wells - Personal Reference - 2006
Date Verified: December 04, 2007
Justin Wells Cowboy Art, Owner/Artist
I designed Justin Well's website as well as wrote the copy on Justin's site. Justin Wells is a local Western artist located in Amarillo, Texas.
Date Verified: December 04, 2007
Justin Wells Cowboy Art, Owner/Artist
I designed Justin Well's website as well as wrote the copy on Justin's site. Justin Wells is a local Western artist located in Amarillo, Texas.
Education
West Texas A&M University, Bachelor's of Science in Agribusiness/Equine Business & Industry
Date Verified: June 27, 2007
2001 - 2006
Date Verified: June 27, 2007
2001 - 2006
