I’m Gemma. I write things.
In the opera Tales of Hoffmann, when the hero is insulted as a “scribbler for hire,” he proudly claims the title. I too am proud to be a scribbler for hire. As a staff writer for local government, I produced riveting titles, such as “Internal Communications Plan” and “An Ordinance Relating to Solid Waste Management.” Now I am a freelance writer scribbling commissioned work with as much passion as Hoffmann.
Grant Writing
I earned my certificate in grant writing from Allison Jones at Spark the Fire, where I also pursued an internship adding practical experience to theoretical knowledge. Now I offer grant writing services on an hourly basis for clients who need help with a specific grant or on retainer for clients who want ongoing support in their pursuit of grant funding.
Content Creation
I still find a creative challenge in writing the practical documents that organizations need. My clients include local governments, nonprofits, and small businesses that need:
- Content marketing
- Web copy
- Press releases
- Newsletters
- Correspondence
I also write features for newspapers and magazines, covering arts and family for Seattle Times and ParentMap, where I contributed several adventures to the book, “52 Seattle Adventures With Kids,” edited by Elisa Murray. My article on tech gifts for kids was ParentMap’s top-performing story in November 2017. My work contributed to ParentMap’s 2016 Silver Overall Writing award from the Parenting Media Association (PMA).
If you are interested in seeing more of my work, take a look at my publications page.
Email me at gemmadee2003@gmail.com if you’d like to find out how I can help you.
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Written on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people, including the Suquamish, Stillaguamish, and Duwamish. Find out whose land you occupy using the Native Land map.