Freelance Copywriter
Kansas City, Missouri Area
- Current
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- Advertising Copywriter at Words w/ Verve (Self-employed)
- Blogger at Words w/ Verve (Self-employed)
- Copywriter & Editor at Words w/ Verve (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Technical Writer at Children’s Health Corporation of America
- Education
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- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Ariel (AJ) Vanderhorst’s Summary
I’m AJ Vanderhorst, and Words w/ Verve (http://freelance-copywriting.arieljvan.com/) is my freelance copywriting business.
I grew up reading compulsively and writing numerous articles and stories (usually about ninjas, back in the day). Coached by my parents, who both taught English at Kansas University, I honed my writing, got stuff published, and eventually earned an English degree with an emphasis in Journalism.
Along the way I attended a summer institute with WORLD Magazine on scholarship and acted as Editor-in-Chief of my campus paper, managing 20+ employees.
When I enrolled in grad school, starting a freelance copywriting business was a no-brainer.
I currently live in Kansas City, Missouri, and have a decade of experience in commercial copywriting, blogging, and editing, with a proven ability to create clear, conversational prose–and I’m ready to put my skills and savvy in your corner.
Are you looking for dynamic writing with a bit of an edge? Let’s talk. Or maybe you’re in the market for a more formal, classic style? Can do. In terms of job descriptions, here’s a short list of ways I can help you:
Freelance Copywriter
Web Copywriter
Commercial / Advertising Copywriter
Copy Editor
Freelance Blogger
Corporate Blogger
Ariel (AJ) Vanderhorst’s Specialties:
Website and Internet Copywriting, TV Commercial Copywriting, Radio Copywriting, Print Advertising Copywriting, Ad Script Writing, Advertising Copywriting, Blogging, Freelance Blogging
Ariel (AJ) Vanderhorst’s Experience
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Advertising Copywriter
Words w/ Verve (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Broadcast Media industry)
January 2006 — Present (3 years 11 months)
I work to create advertising and marketing materials, such as print ads and television commercials. As you'd assume, my job as a copywriter is essentially to write the copy. In reality, however, there's cooperation with other creative personnel, typically a designer or art director.
My involvement ranges from consulting to concept generation to detailed copywriting. In addition to writing ads and commercials, I'm also willing to write brochures, website copy, sales letters, and other marketing support materials.
Ultimately, my goal is to generate personalized writing that communicates your vibe and moves your product--even if the product is you. -
Blogger
Words w/ Verve (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
January 2004 — Present (5 years 11 months)
I've been blogging for four years, and own BitterSweetLife (http://bittersweetblue.blogspot.com), an ad-supported culture blog, as well as side projects arieljvan (http://arieljvan.com) and the Vocabulary Reclamation Project (http://vocabreclaim.blogspot.com). In addition, I've been featured as a guest blogger on various sites. I bring a strong working knowledge of SEO to the table, as well as the proven ability to attract readers with clear, conversational posts.
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Copywriter & Editor
Words w/ Verve (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
January 2004 — Present (5 years 11 months)
I currently live in Kansas City, Missouri, and have a decade of experience in commercial copywriting, blogging, and editing, with a proven ability to create clear, conversational prose–and I’m ready to put my skills and savvy in your corner.
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Technical Writer
Children’s Health Corporation of America
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
January 2002 — January 2005 (3 years 1 month)
Collaborated with advertising staff to identify features and benefits.
Developed online tour of website.
Wrote User Guide for CHCA website.
Ariel (AJ) Vanderhorst’s Education
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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
2004 — 2008
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Ariel (AJ) Vanderhorst’s Interests:
books, coffee, culture, Christian spirituality, photography, basketball, hiking, journalism, creative writing, C.S. Lewis, adventure, music.
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Ariel (AJ) Vanderhorst’s Contact Settings
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