Although I manage several businesses and projects, I also enjoy taking on freelance work, whether it be Costa Rica travel expert/consultation work, freelance writing assignments, podcast or interview appearances, or something different. In these competitive realms, you can envision me as a kindergartener sitting cross-legged on a classroom rug, frantically waving her hand in the air and wanting to shout: “PICK ME! PICK ME!” Alternatively, you can see me for the professional businesswoman that I am, who can confirm with confidence and backed by nearly two decades of experience that I always meet deadlines, I am an efficient worker and teammate, I never provide clients with written work or recommendations that I would hesitate to associate with my own name, and I get the job done.
But enough about me. What are you looking for? What do you need? Listed below are ways I can help.
Are you a publisher, magazine or newspaper editor, blogger, or representative of a different kind of online or print resource? I can showcase Costa Rica to your readers, and in a way that is consistent with your vision for the work.
If you need to feature Costa Rica from the perspective of an international traveler, a business owner, an experienced expat, or a knowledgeable local expert, I can help.
I live, breathe, work, and enjoy beautiful Costa Rica. I’m also a talkative person, so coupled with the fact that I love to write, I may just be Costa Rica’s biggest loudmouth. I have a lot to say about the country, and I can communicate that in my voice or yours. Do you need content that speaks to young, gap-year backpackers? Retired empty-nesters? Couples and/or honeymooners? Professional business travelers? What about content written from a particular point of view, or content that features the quintessential hook for which your publication is known? Do you need an article that shocks or stimulates your readers, or sells or tells stories to them? I’ve got a grab bag full of goodies, including but not limited to the content prompts below.
Written work for the purpose of business, product, or service promotion / “How To…”, “Top ‘X Number’…”, and “Best Of…” articles that appeal to travelers’ interests / Destination articles that feature cities, beaches, attractions, sites of interest, or secret spots / Food and drink articles that feature dining locations, meal preparations, or signature foods and drinks / Health articles that highlight the benefits of travel, travel services, or business products / Human interest articles that highlight inspirational stories, tales of triumph, or life-changing travel experiences / Special interest articles that showcase unique business operations / Cultural articles that feature holidays, traditions, practices, or historical accounts / News articles that expose social justice or fairness issues
Are you a tourism business? I can promote your business, products, and/or services to drive traffic to your website and increase your marketable presence with the purpose of boosting your sales.
If you need a writer who can create informative and/or entertaining articles about your hotel, tour, transportation service, restaurant, store, staff, community involvement, and/or charitable efforts, I can help.
As a business owner, I have in-depth knowledge of the tourism industry, particularly in Costa Rica. As an international traveler, I know the type of content that appeals most to foreign visitors, especially when they’re in the process of planning a trip. I can write articles from corporate or consumer perspectives, and I’m great at showcasing how travel can be win-win: profound for travelers and profitable for companies. Specifically, I can deliver your product/service/message in ways that catch travelers’ attention and convince them you’re capable of meeting their needs.
If you own or manage a tourism business that’s located in Costa Rica, you’ll benefit from my positive reputation as a Costa Rica expert. (Readers’ testimonials speak volumes to my credibility, reliability, trustworthiness, and spot-on Costa Rica recommendations.) My name is synonymous with Costa Rica travel discourse; I write for the Costa Rica Travel Blog, DIY Costa Rica, and Moon Travel Guides, and hundreds of thousands of travelers have used my words to better their Costa Rica travel experiences. I know the country, Ticos (Costa Ricans), and how to conduct business pura vida-style well, so I bring firsthand experience, in addition to professionalism, persuasion, and active voice, to my work.
Are you an advertising or marketing company? I can supply content to fuel your machine and help you fulfill your clients’ mandates.
If you need engaging, informative, and persuasive written content, I can help.
Advertisers and marketers: I know you love words because, when connected wisely, they tell stories, evoke emotions, and sell products. I also know that, despite being awesome campaign designers, proficient sales strategists, spot-on market researchers, and other incredibly talented people, not all of you are writers. Fortunately, content creation is one of my favorite tasks, so if you don’t share my level of excitement for writing and you find yourself yawning your way through writing assignments, I’ll happily take those projects off your plate.
Are you a business that operates primarily in Spanish? I can translate your Spanish text to English or edit your preexisting English text.
If you need to gain ground in English markets by increasing or improving your appeal to English-speaking consumers, I can help.
Bilingualism is a handy tool that I happen to carry in my writer’s toolbelt. I can edit your preexisting English text to ensure it’s professional, clear, and correct, or I can translate your preexisting Spanish text into English. I can also write new English text that appeals to English-speaking individuals, increases your presence in English-dominant discussions, increases search engine optimization (SEO) according to English terms and phrases, and increases sales among English-speaking consumers who want, need, or prefer to conduct business in English. Examples of the types of English and Spanish texts I can assist with include electronic documents, website/webform content, email templates/canned responses, and social media posts/statuses.
Still not sure whether I’m passionate enough about writing to make a difference in your world?
Click here to understand why I write and how a nine-year-old sparked my freelance career.