Freelance writer who believes that life is just one big story waiting to be written. Passions include travel, yoga, protecting our planet, getting outdoors, and creating content that builds a loyal and actionable audience.
I have 4+ years of experience writing for a variety of industries and can adapt to almost any tone or style needed. Below, you'll find examples of light-hearted travel blogs, powerful stories about helping others, serious articles regarding electrical safety, interesting perspectives on average humans, and more.
In addition to these pieces, I have ghostwritten dozens more blogs and website copy for individuals and organizations ranging from small business marketing to cannabidiol to high-end beauty products. If you have a writing project and think I may be a good fit, please feel free to contact me at knaebel412@gmail.com.
I have been traveling fulltime since July 2018 and have had the privilege to write for a variety of hostels, surf camps, and tourism companies along the way.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, I followed DTE Energy crews to Puerto Rico to tell the story of their work to restore power to the island and of the people who had been left in the dark for 6+ months. The overall digital communication strategy was later awarded the 2018 IABC Silver Quill Award.
The best company stories are usually told through the perspective of the people who make up the entity. This a mixture of articles that highlight individuals or groups of people at DTE Energy who make a difference in the company and in the community.
At DTE Energy, I was tasked with finding new and unique angles to discuss electrical safety, infrastructure projects, power outages, and other topics relating to the distribution of electricity.
Have some things that need writing? You send a message, I'll grab a coffee and together we'll see if we're the right fit. We can discuss project needs, timelines, pricing, and more.
Looking forward to talking with you!
Testimonials
Amanda is fearless - as a writer and as an advocate for her clients. She is creative and thoughtful and her writing reflects her zest for life. She is responsive to feedback and is always looking for new ways to learn and grow. If I could ever lure her back to Michigan, I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
Amanda has produced thoroughly researched, quality-written articles for me, always on time and with great enthusiasm. She is not only a precise and talented writer but an absolute pleasure to work with! Without question, Amanda is a freelance writer you can rely on to produce great work.
Amanda delivers superb content consistently. For this gig, I had another writer flake out and Amanda took the job on and delivered it 3 days before my requested deadline, which took the pressure off me. Very skilled writer who communicates well and takes initiative to understand the content needs. Will definitely hire again.
Amanda is a pure professional. Communicates well, catches my errors and delivers amazing content every time.
Amanda has a true zest for life. Amanda and I first met through Under30Experiences, a travel company for young adults, and she was a coaching client of mine in 2017. I have seen Amanda become very clear about what it is that she wants out of her professional life, make major calculated changes, and going after her dreams - even when it meant stepping way outside of her comfort zone. Her work in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria was both admirable and was a service to Puerto Ricans. Amanda is always open to working and learning from the people alongside her and has an open mind and heart when learning about new cultures and meeting new people, all while pushing herself to grow. Having Amanda's unique perspective as a team member would be a true asset to any organization.
Amanda was such a pleasure to work with on my business mission statement and professional bio. She took the time to ask extra questions that made her edit powerful and effective. Big thank you!!!!!
Amanda did an excellent job, and very quickly, just what we needed.
