About
Welcome to The Hired Quill.
Hi, I'm Alyson Quinn. I'm a writer, editor, and storyteller, and a lifelong believer in the power of words and storytelling to change minds and the world. I help people and organizations mine the power of story to spark conversations, propel thought, and achieve goals.
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With more than a dozen years of experience in nonprofit marketing communications, I can help with your needs for writing, ghostwriting, editing, publications, interviewing, story process management, writer coaching, and editorial direction. I am also a published freelance writer and poet with a master's degree in nonfiction writing from Johns Hopkins University.
Writing and Editing Services
Writing
Great copy persuades, inspires, and connects. I specialize in high-level writing projects that build trust, persuade, and communicate your key narratives, including white papers, op-eds, blogs, long-form articles, executive communications, newsletters, and annual reports.
Copy Editing
​Copy editing builds trust in your audience and makes sure that your message gets through unimpeded. I can help you make sure that your prose is clean, lean, understandable, free of errors or jargon, and conforms to your desired style.
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Developmental Editing
Need a partner to help you develop a complex project? Developmental editing services can help you evaluate your overall project, develop ideas, write for your audience, find the most effective structure, anticipate critiques, identify holes, clear up areas of confusion, and more.
Story and Messaging Services
A defined voice, key stories, and clear messaging will let your audience understand who you are and what you offer.
Chapter One:
Finding Your Voice
Great communications begin with a recognizable voice that expresses your unique attributes. Have you established your voice? Determining your voice is a chance to reflect on who you are, what matters to you, and the value you want to bring to your audience. I can help you define or refine your voice and bring your message home to your audience clearly and consistently.
Chapter Two:
Building Your Narrative
Stories are the bedrock of effective communications. Telling great, authentic stories is the most powerful way to demonstrate impact, generate interest, and build a lasting relationship with your audience. From crafting a compelling origin story to capturing incredible testimonials, I can help you harness the power of story for growth.
Chapter Three:
Sharing Your Stories
Clear, consistent messaging and a thoughtful content creation help you present your stories effectively across channels. Need help translating your awesome stories into compelling content for the audiences that matter most? I work with key stakeholders to create polished messaging and plan and execute memorable content that puts stories front and center.
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Let's tell a great story together
You've got a story worth telling. I'd like to help you share it. To schedule a free conversation, please contact me via the form below.
​Tel: 571-337-3729​ alyson.r.quinn@gmail.com
