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Username: KristineMSmith
Minimum Hourly Rate: $30/hr
Location: United States, WA, Tacoma
Summary
I've been a freelance writer for 35 years and a tried-and-true copywriter for two years. Fast, reliable turnaround time -- and fun to work with! DeForest Kelley was my mentor and biggest fan -- so if you're a Trek fan, please come see me first. I'll "transport" you!
Ted Crail, Pultizer Prize nominee, called me "a helluva writer" and a well known on-air personality in the Pacific Northwest who reads copy for a living seconds the motion.
My Elance rank typically ranges between #33 and #60 out of 25,000+ service providers in the writing and translation category and between #40 and #60 out of 5,000 providers in the Sales & Marketing category.
I have my own book website and personal blog. I know what it takes to get results.
I'm joyful, prudent, helpful, friendly, enthusiastic, Christian -- and do whatever it takes to get the job done!
Ted Crail, Pultizer Prize nominee, called me "a helluva writer" and a well known on-air personality in the Pacific Northwest who reads copy for a living seconds the motion.
My Elance rank typically ranges between #33 and #60 out of 25,000+ service providers in the writing and translation category and between #40 and #60 out of 5,000 providers in the Sales & Marketing category.
I have my own book website and personal blog. I know what it takes to get results.
I'm joyful, prudent, helpful, friendly, enthusiastic, Christian -- and do whatever it takes to get the job done!
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Employment
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1970-Present - Freelance Writer
Have written five books and made public appearances at STAR TREK conventions across the country to tell fans of DeForest Kelley about what it was like to have him as a mentor for forty years. Visit Amazon.com for reviews.
1970-Present - Freelance Writer
Have written five books and made public appearances at STAR TREK conventions across the country to tell fans of DeForest Kelley about what it was like to have him as a mentor for forty years. Visit Amazon.com for reviews.
On-Hold Concepts
2007-2008 - Copywriter
Created riveting on-hold programs for hundreds of businesses nationwide; achieved record turn-around time on 99% of all projects assigned to me, causing a salesperson and my supervisor to exclaim, "How in the world do you manage that?!" Built amazing rapport with the same percentage of clients, including those one might deem "difficult" by being a good listener and an adequate reflector (and at times enhancer) of their vision for their program.
2007-2008 - Copywriter
Created riveting on-hold programs for hundreds of businesses nationwide; achieved record turn-around time on 99% of all projects assigned to me, causing a salesperson and my supervisor to exclaim, "How in the world do you manage that?!" Built amazing rapport with the same percentage of clients, including those one might deem "difficult" by being a good listener and an adequate reflector (and at times enhancer) of their vision for their program.
On-Hold Concepts
Date Verified: March 19, 2009
2007-2008 - Copywriter
Date Verified: March 19, 2009
2007-2008 - Copywriter
Church For All Nations
Date Verified: March 19, 2009
2005-2006 - Administrative Assistant
Created bulletin, calendar and many fliers for "branded" megachurch and was one of three upper level proofreaders for all publications created at the church.
Date Verified: March 19, 2009
2005-2006 - Administrative Assistant
Created bulletin, calendar and many fliers for "branded" megachurch and was one of three upper level proofreaders for all publications created at the church.
Warner Bros Studios
Date Verified: March 19, 2009
1992-2003 - Executive Secretary/Newsletter Writer/Editor
I was employed at WB from 1992-1999 and then again from 2001-2003.
Date Verified: March 19, 2009
1992-2003 - Executive Secretary/Newsletter Writer/Editor
I was employed at WB from 1992-1999 and then again from 2001-2003.
About Me
Profile Type: Individual
Year Founded: 2008
Number of Employees: 1
I consistently rate between #33 and #60 at Elance in a field of more than 25,000 service providers in the writing and translation category.
Tell me what you need and how soon you need it and I'll let you know if I'm the one to do it for you!
Tell me what you need and how soon you need it and I'll let you know if I'm the one to do it for you!
Payment Terms
Payments start at $30/hour and ascend from there, depending on the breadth and width of the project. If research is involved, or if the information I need to proceed is provided in hard-to-read handwriting rather than in a Word doc format by the client, prices start at $40/hour.
Rule of thumb: Small writing projects (up to 1000 words) start at $30/hour and usually take fewer than two hours to complete if info/talking points are provided via bulleted lists, outlines or website URLs.
Turnaround times depend on the project. I'm reliably among the fastest turnaround writers you'll find anywhere. I generally get it right the first time, with very little rewriting requested by the client when the work goes back to them for first draft review and approval/changes.
Rule of thumb: Small writing projects (up to 1000 words) start at $30/hour and usually take fewer than two hours to complete if info/talking points are provided via bulleted lists, outlines or website URLs.
Turnaround times depend on the project. I'm reliably among the fastest turnaround writers you'll find anywhere. I generally get it right the first time, with very little rewriting requested by the client when the work goes back to them for first draft review and approval/changes.
Credentials
References
Keith Chambers - Personal Reference - 2007
On-Hold Concepts, Copywriter
On-Hold Concepts, Copywriter
Brian DeMaris - Personal Reference - 2007
On-Hold Concepts, Head Copywriter
On-Hold Concepts, Head Copywriter
Adam Malin - Personal Reference - 2001
Creation Entertainment, Co-Owner (with Gary Berman)
Adam can tell you about my speechwriting abilities, for those of you looking for an exceptional speechwriter.
Creation Entertainment, Co-Owner (with Gary Berman)
Adam can tell you about my speechwriting abilities, for those of you looking for an exceptional speechwriter.
Dan Kronstadt - Personal Reference - 1994
Warner Bros. Studios, Retired VP
Warner Bros. Studios, Retired VP
