the Distinctive Quill
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        Article Writing           Creative Writing
         All Topics • Op-Ed • Review        Fiction/Non-Fiction • Short Story • Prose

          Web Content & Blog           Business Writing
       SEO • Original • No Spinning Correspondence • Company Bio • Nomination                            Article • Blog Posts Newsletter Brochure • Grant Proposal

            Academic Writing           Miscellaneous Letter
           Custom Essay • Report • Term Paper        Thank-You • Condolence • Complaint 

     Personal Letter         Additional Services
      Cover Letter Letter of Intent                                Proofreading • Editing • Rewrite
       Recommendation • 
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WELCOME!


Thank you for browsing my website and considering the Distinctive Quill for all of your writing needs. The Distinctive Quill offers a variety of services to fit your budget without compromising on quality, and I truly am   ... at your service. My tagline is not a line, but my approach to work related to the written word. I am a lifelong writer, a certified bibliophile, and a graduate from UCLA with a B.A. in English Literature.

And, I am here to help you speak your mind.


If finding the appropriate words leaves you with a bare page and an empty thought bubble hovering over your head, allow me the opportunity to effectively express your unique voice. Let me string the words, structure the sentences, and bridge the paragraphs to create professional results for you or your business.

Creative Writing


Whether you seek light engaging human interest stories, or require a thoroughly researched article, I will tailor my writing to fit the tone and diction for your project or website accurately--with consistency. Colloquial casual or straight-laced academic, my writing voice is as versatile as a chameleon blending into the background. I can effortlessly adapt to any environment seamlessly, or stay within the specific parameters of your assignment. Who is your intended audience? I can address your targeted niche readers, or the particular style of your website, or write for the general public.

Creative writing is a writer’s definitive free-4-all, and my favorite vice. Short stories, personal essays, prose, fiction or non-fiction – it is a mélange of ones thoughts and emotions poured into words, and--it’s all good! It is the literary gray area with no boundaries, where the mind is free to express itself anyway it so chooses. It is the unofficial genre where anyone can call himself a “Writer,” and no one can negate otherwise. Place your order at the counter, Folks – the blue-plate special runs indefinitely and all substitutions are accepted.

Article Writing

I can write on a variety of topics from my own personal interests or expertise, to subjects that I can research for your assignment. If a provocative opinion piece is desired – fair and balanced, or skewed way off the deep end, I can also be the voice for the pros or cons of your specific point of view.  

Book or film reviews, political/social issues, or celebrities, food, and fashion - n
o topic is off-topic, and my writing services are limited only by the scope of your vision, and the degree of detail for your project. Large or small – every assignment will be welcomed equally with enthusiasm, and given the same meticulous attention to detail. From frivolous fluff pieces on pop culture, to more serious journalistic expositions, I am fully prepared to meet your writing needs. 

Academic Writing

Having spent many a day and night writing my own essays and term papers, I am more than qualified to help you with your writing assignment. I have written for others as well, proofreading, editing, and doing rewrites. Do you need a standard three-point five-paragraph essay, or something more in-depth like a comparison/contrast paper? MLA or Chicago style, I can tailor a paper to fit the guidelines of your assignment. All essays will be
 custom originals that will pass Copyscape.  


Proofreading, Editing & Rewrites

Got writer's block? It tends to kick in when it's least needed and the clock is ticking. Are you in need of a rewriteYour instructor hands your paper back to you, asking if you can give him a revision. And in return - the enticement of a better grade. Despite your internal eye-roll slash sarcastic sigh, you override the first thought stifled in your head ... but, but I'm completely satisfied with a B!!! You respond with an enthusiastic yet credible,  "Absolutely! Thank you, thank you, Sir!" while maintaining the humble pupil-venerated professor stance. You walk out of his office, close the door behind you, and mutter "Bastard ..." under your breath. There goes your free weekend plans.

You sweat blood writing that paper. It's got a thesis statement, and a conclusion. What more does he want? You stare at the page on your monitor too long, and your brain begins
 to recycle the same information like the cached memory in your laptop. It's like trying to find that elusive final word in a word-search puzzle. You know it's in there somewhere, but you just can't see it. After reading then re-reading a paper enough times, you begin to lose your objectivity and conclude that no other conceivable new angle exists. And if it did exist, you would have found it by now.

Sometimes all you need is an outsiders point of view to evaluate your work; unbiased, and astute enough to recognize weak points or loose writing. Put down the Red Bull, take your hands off the keyboard and step away from the PC. Allow a fresh set of eyeballs to review and critique your paper. If you are searching for assistance to tweak a term paper or thesis, look no further because the answer to your dead week delirium is right here.
 

"It's none of their business that 

you have to learn to write.  

Let them think you were born that way.

 - Ernest Hemingway


Web Content

Most everyone agrees a high-ranking SEO is indispensable for the success of your website or online business. Strategic keywords & phrases are the breadcrumbs to drive flocks of traffic to your site. Nonetheless, if your pages lack the kind of panache to attract, much more keep visitors hanging around, all the hits to your website count for diddly data. The best SEO keywords can be compared to a golden key cut especially for your business front door. However, if your web surfer has key in hand, but is vacillating in the doorjamb, brilliant web content is the invitation to get him to unlock the door. Your content should entice the reader, invite him to come inside, look around…sit a spell…bookmark your site…better yet, make an inquiry, place a call, or if you are a merchant – take out that credit card and make a purchase. 

SEO and excellent web content go hand in hand. Still, there is a reason why that content-related catchphrase is not "SEO is Super” or “Content is—Word Count.” That's right - Content is king! Though having said that, quality web content does count. Your website should exhibit copy writing that is informative, yet interesting, but also clear and concise. When compelling eye-catching web content is your objective, I can provide the proper text for optimal visitor staying power. My background is not sales, much more SEM/SEO, but I can integrate keywords for optimal SEO visibility. I will create the voice you need to captivate your target audience.

Business Writing

No matter what trade you work in, how you communicate with your associates or potential customers is as much an extension of your profession as the services you offer. Poorly written correspondence or documents can put a nail in the coffin of your business real fast, especially if you are an entrepreneur just starting out, promoting yourself. Even if you are the best as what you do and thriving in your chosen field, you always need to have professional representation when you communicate. An effective business letter that is well written, direct, and convincing is the initial selling point before any hands are shaken, deals are brokered, or signatures are on the dotted line.

Research


Writing for well over 20 years, I have also worked in more than my share of professional business fields. My most recent experience includes holding a position as a Research Assistant for 5+ years. Research, as in learning to write well, is an acquired skill that is developed with practice. By no means am I attempting to elevate these skills to be something phenomenally earth-shattering, but knowing where to locate the most up to date data and information is advantageous when it comes to time management. More important, utilizing the most relevant resources as they pertain to documentation is conducive to producing the best results for you.

Personal Letters


You do know what the proverbial 'they' say about first impressions, right? And, it is entirely true.

O
ften what is most familiar to us can be the most challenging subject to write about, whether it is talking about ourselves, or having to articulate the right words to a significant other, or someone you want to impress like a potential employer. Do you need a standout cover letter or statement of intent? You know yourself well and are confident in your abilities, but lack the voice to put it into writing. When you have the pressure to get it right the first time, allow me to be your voice. 

The simplest words of expression can also be the most daunting. Do you need an elegant thank-you note, or a sensitive letter of condolence? Allow me the privilege of filling in the blanks when you find yourself at a loss for words. Other times your head can be so clouded, full of emotion that it is more than difficult to express your thoughts with clarity. If you need a formal letter of resignation, or a firm but tactful complaint letter that gets your point across with diplomacy, I can be that voice.  

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