Jade L. Blackwater | Brainripples

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writing
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research
content management
social media
Username: jlblackwater
Minimum Hourly Rate: $50/hr
Location: United States, WA, Seabeck

Summary

Hire Jade to write concise, compelling copy for your business or personal project.

* copywriting & copyediting *

* newsletters & blogs *

* marketing collateral & web content *

* research & documentation *

* technical documentation & specifications *

* creative & literary work *

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Jade Blackwater is a writer and artist from the Pacific Northwest of North America. She writes copy by day as the owner of the Brainripples creative consultancy. By night, Jade is a prolific poet and fiction writer who encourages others to pursue their own, unique voice.

www.jadeleoneblackwater.com

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Blogging & Journalism
Computer Skills
English Basic Skills (U.S. Version)
English Editing Skills - Chicago Style (U.S. Version)
Microsoft Office Excel 2000

Employment

Brainripples
2004-Present - Owner, Writer / Editor
Owner and chief consultant at Brainripples, an independent creative consultancy providing custom services in writing, editing, research, design, and mentorship.

Client projects include copywriting and copyediting; book collaboration; website production; online community development; marketing and social networking; research and documentation;
Pennwriters, Inc.
2006-Present - Member of the Board, Coordinator of Area Representatives
Current Coordinator of Area Representatives (2008-Present), former District Representative (2008-2009) and Workshop Leader (2006-2008), and candidate for the 2010-2012 Vice President at Pennwriters, Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting writers at all levels.

Co-Founder of the Pacific Northwest Pennwriters Chapter (2009-Present). Volunteer supporting Pennwriters membership development goals with online content, social networking, membership management, and corporate documentation.

About Me

Profile Type: Individual
Year Founded: 2004
Number of Employees: 1
Hire Jade to write concise, compelling copy for your business or personal project.

** Copywriting & Copyediting ** Research & Documentation ** Creative & Literary Composition **

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Brainripples is the creative consultancy of Jade Blackwater, specializing in powerful writing services for businesses and individuals. She is recognized for her ability to rapidly gather, organize, and prepare information for publication.

Jade earned her BA from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington where she studied forest ecology under Dr. Nalini Nadkarni, and later supported the production of Nadkarni's book, Between Earth and Sky: Our Intimate Connections to Trees (University of California Press, 2008).

She is a Co-Manager for The Festival of the Trees blog carnival, and can be found blogging independently at Arboreality, Brainripples, and AppleJade where she writes about ecology and conservation, art and creativity, and sustainability and gardening, respectively. Follow @JadeBlackwater on Twitter.

Jade is a member of Willamette Writers and the Pacific Northwest Writers Association; she serves on the Board at Pennwriters, Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting writers at all levels.

When Jade isn't writing she can usually be found getting dirty in the garden or hiking the local forests.

www.jadeleoneblackwater.com

Payment Terms

High-performance writer / editor from Seattle, Washington, USA.

Approach:
--Communicate often, work quickly, and create compelling content.

Availability:
--24x7x365 support via email, phone, and chat.

Payment Terms:
--50% down payment, 50% upon completion.
--Guaranteed priority for projects paid on monthly retainer.
--Negotiable rates for non-profit organizations.

Detailed Service Description

For Business Details visit: www.brainripples.com

Services include (but are not limited to):

WRITING AND EDITING
- copywriting & copyediting
- collateral & web content
- research & documentation
- creative & literary work

PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN
- nature & botanical photography
- collateral design & creative imaging
- web production & presentation design

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- team organization & leadership
- SharePoint site planning & development
- goal-setting & strategy development

TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP
- corporate & academic training
- goal-setting & organization
- creative inspiration & guidance
- health & wellness coaching

Credentials

Licenses
Washington State Department of Licensing, Washington State Master Business License
Awarded: 2008
Education
The Evergreen State College, Bachelor of Arts
2002 - 2004
Bellevue Community College, Associate of Arts and Sciences
1997 - 1999
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