Kaitlyn Arford

• I've worked as a freelance writer for many years. I have created stories about pets, health, books, freelancing, marketing, and productivity. You can see my bylines on sites like LocaliQ, AKC.org, Betterpet, Chegg Life, Contra, Outward Hound's Furtropolis, Cuteness.com, and more.

• I provide storytelling services to brands. I create blog posts, long-form articles, ghostwritten content, profiles, and more. 

• In 2022, I launched a weekly newsletter featuring 100 freelance opportunities. Within five months, I gained 2,000 subscribers. Give it a follow: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kmarford/posts

• I've also done some guest speaking with college journalism classes.

If you'd like to work with me, drop me a line at kaitlyn.arford@gmail.com.

Freelance Writer

The Unapologetic Romance Reader

• Curate a weekly newsletter featuring different romance books and interview authors

Newsletter Entrepreneur and Operator

Freelance Opportunities!

• Grew and monetized a newsletter sharing dozens of freelance opportunities every week
• Collaborate and communicate with sponsors regularly
• Build resources for monthly members 
• Share new opportunities daily in a private group for premium subscribers

• Subscribe for free to get dozens of new freelance roles in your inbox every Friday: https://freelanceopportunities.beehiiv.com/

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IndieReader

• Read and review self-published indie books of all genres 
• Publish honest, unbiased, and accessible reviews on several sites

Book Reviewer

Rehabs.com

• Edit and publish 70 articles per month

Content Editor

• Fact check upcoming assignments and prepare for writer distribution

Profile Editor

• Extensively research rehabilitation facilities using internal data and other sources 
• Write 360 reviews and edit as needed

Milford Public Library

• Manage Facebook page where I increased page likes by 58 percent
• Help increase patron use of ebook lending services OverDrive/Libby by 400 percent in 2.5 years
• Author social media guide and policy
• Update website using Dreamweaver
• Write for monthly newsletter, news releases
• Design promotional materials for events 
• Take event photos
• Teach staff and patrons how to use digital services
• Communicate with local school staff and students to promote the use of digital services and literacy
• Start a teen book club and manage monthly meetings
• Represent library at Indiana Library Federation Youth Services Conference

Adult and Children's Department Clerk

Ball Bearings Magazine

• Collaborate with Editor-in-Chief and Art Director to guide direction of print and web content
• Oversee senior editors, associate editors, and staff writers
• Lead training workshops for junior members of the editorial staff
• Edit feature well and front and back of book content for print editions
• Edit content for digital editions
• Develop story ideas and write story briefs
• Select and submit award applications
• Manage source list

Executive Editor

• Develop story ideas
• Conduct meetings with writers and designers involved with a story
• Give direction for multimedia elements
• Edit copy
• Attend editorial meetings

Online Producer

•	Write a total of four published stories for web and iPad
•	Collaborate with producers, designers, and photographers

Reporter

Rethinking Children's and Young Adult Literature Magazine

•	Coordinate with iMedia design student, illustrators, and writers
•	Edit iPad content and recommend iPad layout corrections
•	Communicate with related publications, organizations, and authors 
•	Create and maintain Facebook and Twitter pages
•	Present at the 2014 Diversity Research Symposium and 2015 Unity Connections Conference
•	Give direction for multimedia content

Editorial Assistant

• Write for monthly newsletter and news releases
• Assist with special programming for summer reading program
• Promote events 
• Assist patrons find materials and access internet and computer resources
• Shelve and organize library materials
• Promote use of online library services and help people learn them

Adult and Children's Department Summer Clerk

Campus Green Guide

I wrote one article about sustainable organizations to join at Ball State University for The Campus Green Guide, a custom publication of Ball State Unified Media

Newsletter Founder, Freelance Writer, and Dog Writer for Hire

I’m Kaitlyn — a nationally published award-winning freelance journalist. I'm currently available for hire on a freelance basis. I can develop editorial content, blog copy, and more.

I'm a Ball State University graduate with a bachelor's degree in magazine media. I'm skilled in content creation, fact-checking, and interviewing. I can create:
• interview-led, deeply researched journalistic features and profiles
• content marketing posts and social media content
• sponsored content, branded content, and ghostwriting

I'm interested in opportunities involving editorial development, copywriting, and service journalism. I'm deeply interested in sustainability, publishing, and keeping my aloe plant alive.

If you have a question about me or my work and want to collaborate, email me at kaitlyn.arford@gmail.com. Let's talk.

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