Lisa

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

A lifelong collector with a background in copywriting, Lisa has a cabinet full of brass animals and a closet full of gold shoes. Her hobbies include trying new restaurants, falling down the Wikipedia rabbit hole, and binge-watching The Golden Girls with her three children.

Favorite punctuation mark:
Without question marks how would we make discoveries, have adventures, and build connections?

Erika

ACCOUNTANT

Our CPA, Erika, minds the numbers while we work the words. She’s a self-taught seamstress who once lived in Spain. She lives in Georgia with a backyard forest for her three kids to explore.

Favorite punctuation mark:
Parentheses to clarify information
(if you know what I mean).

Kelene

PAYROLL/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Kelene can be found painting murals in her office, making spreadsheets for fun, or singing entire musicals at a time. She recently moved to Utah and is ready to start camping and hiking.

Favorite punctuation mark:
The Oxford Comma. Clarifying the world one list at a time.

Camille

PROJECT MANAGER

One of Camille’s favorite pastimes is striking up conversations with people she’s never met. Everyone has a fascinating story to tell and Camille loves working as a copywriter to help tell those stories.

Favorite punctuation mark:
I'm part of the em dash club — we often have more to say.

Kelly

MANAGING EDITOR

Kelly is a career editor and human thesaurus with a master’s degree in publishing. You can frequently find her teaching and taking yoga classes in Philadelphia.

Favorite punctuation mark:
Nothing piques my interest quite like an ellipsis…

Michelle

MANAGING EDITOR

Michelle is an avid list-maker, reader, and outdoor enthusiast. When not writing, scheming, or chasing her three kids, Michelle is on the hunt for the best chicken sandwich in Denver.

Favorite punctuation mark:
The em-dash — it brings so much anticipation!

Megan

MANAGING EDITOR

Megan is a writer and runner from the Midwest who believes that getting outside can make any day a little better. She loves good, clear writing, family hiking trips, and helping people believe in their potential.

Favorite punctuation mark:
The semicolon, used sparingly but specifically.

Danielle

MANAGING EDITOR

Based in Orange County, CA, Danielle is a coffee enthusiast, lifelong learner, and lover of words. She has her Doctorate in Reading Literacy and taught middle school English for 13 years before transitioning into copywriting.

Favorite punctuation mark:
I'm a huge fan of the all-powerful hyphen!

Eleanor

Eleanor is a writer, content marketer, and creative based out of Austin, Texas. In her spare time she enjoys practicing yoga, reading, and rock climbing.

Favorite punctuation mark:
Why is the question mark my favorite? You'll have to keep reading to find out.

Madeline

Madeline is living her dream working in the editorial department at a publishing company and exploring all the East Coast has to offer.

Favorite punctuation mark:
Oh, those em dashes—they deserve more credit.

Logan

Logan is an award-winning sports writer, amateur photographer and proud winner of at least one unsanctioned taco-eating contest. He hopes to dust off his passport soon.

Favorite punctuation mark:
The em dash—I'd be lost without it.

Catrina

Catrina is a published author and illustrator with 10+ years of experience. When she's not writing, you'll find her teaching English to international students, playing with her dogs, drawing, or hitting high notes on the saxophone.

Favorite punctuation mark:
Oxford comma, as it clarifies with a single stroke.

Mary Clark

Mary Clark is a copywriter and marketer who loves all things tech and business. When she's not writing, you can find her on horseback or drinking copious amounts of Costa Rican coffee.

Favorite punctuation mark:
The humble, hardworking period. Full stop.

Brooke

Brooke is a word lover who can usually be found stocking up on expensive pints of ice cream, browsing the local bookstore, or hosting a dinner party. She's a California native who lives for sunshine and weekend getaways.

Favorite punctuation mark:
Parenthesis, all the way. (You can slide just about anything in between those two curves!)

Emily

Emily is a food-lover, poet, exhausted mom, and an amateur photographer. She has been copywriting for five years and won't be stopping any time soon!

Favorite punctuation mark:
I’m a good-old-fashioned-hyphen-kinda-girl.

Andrea

A technical writer and mom of two busy kids, Andrea loves reading, writing, and editing. She has a Master’s degree in technical communication and 10+ years in the tech industry.

Favorite punctuation mark:
How could anyone not love the interrobang‽

Maddie

Maddie is a Colorado boy mom (of four!) and children's book author who loves traveling and being outside with her family.

Favorite punctuation mark:

I'm a big fan of the semicolon; there's more to every story.

Bridie

Bridie has always been enthralled with the thrilling stories that a few words can weave. She’s a voracious reader, aspiring crazy cat lady, and proud clean freak. She currently lives in Utah with her husband and a mischievous orange tabby cat named Tigger.

Favorite punctuation mark:
I'd be lost without a friendly exclamation point to help me say, "Hello!"

Missy

Missy is a freelance writer with a love of telling stories. When she's not chasing her rambunctious two-year-old, she's curled up with a good book, out running, or exploring the midwest with her husband.

Favorite punctuation mark:
The semicolon. It carries endless possibilities and continuance.

Ashley

Ashley is a research junkie. She loves carefully studying trends, topics, and audiences. Her favorite hobbies include chasing her kids and long bike rides. Her heart is most at peace in the mountains.

Favorite punctuation mark:
I will relentlessly defend the Oxford comma until my dying day.

Stephen

Stephen is a versatile writer, editor, and content producer from San Francisco, CA. When he’s not busy being a wordsmith, he loves travel, photography, art, sports, movies, and Depeche Mode.

Favorite punctuation mark:
The exciting and joyful exclamation mark!!!

Brittny

A former journalist who now works in government policy and teaches as an adjunct, she outdances your best moves, sends handwritten cards, and used to run in high heels at her day job with a governor before teleworking. Her proud moment is coming in last during a 5K race – a race that included children.

Favorite punctuation mark:
Can we give the Oxford comma some love? Because my heart swoons for that cute little guy.

Lauren

A modern-day Renaissance woman (and proud owner of an ADHD brain), Lauren lives a hyphenated existence, working as a copywriter/editor by day and certified personal trainer by night. She's powered by caffeine and enthusiasm. When she's not working, you can find her at a thrift store or in the gym.

Favorite punctuation mark:
Em dash (it's underappreciated.)

Lisa

Lisa is a writer, avid cook, and music lover — just don't ask her to choose her favorite artist. When she's not writing, reading, or collecting vinyl you can find her exploring the Atlantic coast and finding hiking trails to conquer.

Favorite punctuation mark:
The hyphen, since it adds a little pick-me-up to any sentence.

Hannah

Hannah is a simplifier of complex topics, a cheerleader for small businesses, and a hunter of geodes. She loves writing and cooking because they both are necessary tasks that can be elevated beautifully.

Favorite punctuation mark:
Emdashes. They — like parentheses — allow insertional thoughts.

Olivia

An extrovert through and through, Olivia loves to network and meet new people. She is an animal lover, world traveler, and adventurer.

Favorite punctuation mark:
Parenthesis are great (fit as much wit and sarcasm as you can between these little curves).

Kenz

Kenz spent her first 30 years writing stories she never let anyone read because she was too shy. She stumbled into freelancing by accident, and now helps clients tell their stories with fun and ethical copy that always puts empathy first. She lives in the UFO capital of the world with her toddler, husband, and 3 pets.

Favorite punctuation mark:
Emdash fan here.