Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 11:08:25 -0500
From: Tara Lynne Groth
Subject: Biz Intro – Tara Lynne Groth, Freelance Writer and Content Marketer
Hello, Chatham Neighbors,
I am Tara Lynne Groth, a full-time freelance writer here in Pittsboro. I have made my living entirely by the pen for nearly 7 years. I never enjoyed cubicle life and had enough of it in 2010, which is when I resigned from my job as a marketing manager. I write search engine-optimized (SEO) web content, provide content marketing services, write for magazines and newspapers, lead creative writing workshops, speak at conferences, and authored a few books. Unlike other writers who come exclusively from a journalism background, over the years I’ve been a public relations director, marketing manager, executive assistant, and Realtor. I’ve worked in healthcare settings, the arts, real estate (residential and commercial), and direct marketing. What I love about freelancing is that I can work from anywhere, and I can choose to live anywhere. I moved from New York to Raleigh in 2007 and loved the surrounding small towns. I fell in love with Chatham County, and my now-husband and I bought our home in Pittsboro in 2014. I love the creative people and unique businesses here. You may have seen my article earlier this year about the connection between Pittsboro’s Tool Store and the movie THE REVENANT ( http://www.taralynnegroth.
Web Content Writing
The majority of my business is creating SEO content and developing blogs. I specialize in creating custom content for the wealth management, legal, and financial industries, as well as food, hospitality, travel and lifestyle markets. I work with small businesses and international brands. I come from both a design and a journalism background, so while I tell stories I also create infographics and manage content marketing efforts. I create optimized social media status updates, write and moderate digital newsletters and email marketing: http://www.taralynn
Freelance Journalist
As a freelance journalist, you may have seen my byline locally in *INDY Week, **Southern Neighbor, The Chapel Hill News, *and *Triangle Gardener *over the years. Nationally, you may have read my pieces in *GRIT, Vegetable Growers News, Produce Business *and *Dog Fancy. *My main focus is agro-journalism, so I’m always open to story ideas related to agriculture. Fortunately, this is our county’s main industry so I’m not short on ideas! I’m a third-generation backyard chicken farmer, so poultry topics are particularly of interest. I’ve written (and ghostwritten) for dozens of markets: http://www.
Short Stories, Poetry, Writing Workshops
On the creative side, I write short fiction and poetry. Most recently I placed 2nd in the Women on Writing 2016 Summer Flash Fiction Contest and was a semifinalist for the 2015 and 2016 James Applewhite Poetry Prize. I’ve published three poetry books, and my next book is a freelance journalism guide that is forthcoming June 2017. I also organize creative writing groups, with 1,200 members collectively. Check out Triangle Writers (http://www.taralynnegroth.
Speaker
Throughout the year I speak at conferences, luncheons, schools, and other events on author marketing, self-publishing, writing for magazines, and more. I always welcome the opportunity to contribute to an event or organization, locally and nationally.
Resume Writing Services
For more than a decade I’ve written resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. LinkedIn has unique search algorithms, so it’s important to carefully manage your profile if you’d like to be found effectively. Having personally started in jobs that weren’t the right fit for me, I enjoy helping others showcase their best skills to move forward on the career path that’s right for them.
Even if you’re looking for a technical writer, script writer, or grant writer–which are all types of writing I do not do–please get in touch. I have a huge network of writers I can connect you with!
Thanks,
Tara Lynne
Tara Lynne Groth
Freelance Writer & Journalist
SEO Content, Blog Development, Content Marketing, Magazine Articles
919.740.8528 | www.