Celebrating Gary: Daughter of Vermeer Corporation’s founder pens new family history
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on June 18, 2018
In 2008, the Write Place published In Search of a Better Way: The Lives and Legacies of Gary and Matilda Vermeer in celebration of Vermeer Corporation’s sixtieth anniversary. Now, almost 10 years later, Gary and Matilda’s daughter and former Vermeer CEO Mary Andringa has partnered with the Write Place to publish a companion history: Remembering Dad: Gary Vermeer’s Daughter Recalls His Life and Legacy. […]
Turn the spotlight on your website content with an audit
- Posted in Business Tips
- Last Updated on October 25, 2017
Do you really know what is on your website? “Of course!” is most people’s instinctive response. But if your website has been growing over several years without any sort of content strategy or plan, you may know less than you think.
A content audit is a great tool for websites larger than 15 to 20 pages. The end product—likely a detailed spreadsheet—is a status report and roadmap for managing and improving the most important aspect of your website: it’s content. […]
New children’s book celebrates Pella’s Dutch heritage
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on June 18, 2018
In 1847, 800 Hollanders made the long journey to Iowa from the Netherlands and founded the town of Pella. This fall, that story is being celebrated by the Pella Historical Society and Museums with A Place to Call Home, the latest children’s book published by the Write Place. Written by Rachel Line of Wahpeton, North Dakota, and illustrated by Sallie DeReus of Pella, A Place to Call Home tells the story of Jakob, a 10-year-old boy who has just arrived in Pella with his family. […]
Magical nutcracker goes on Christmas adventure in new children’s book
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on June 18, 2018
The Little Lost Nutcracker, written by Colfax author Shannon Kotz, is the latest children’s book published by the Write Place.
Illustrated by Kotz’s son, Vinny, The Little Lost Nutcracker tells the story of Grant, a nutcracker who leaves a special heart-shaped walnut at children’s bedsides on Christmas Eve. There is only one rule Grant must follow: He must never be seen while leaving the walnut, or he will lose his nutcracker magic. […]
Not just frozen pizza: Exploring the transition to adulthood and continued Catholic faith in college
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on June 18, 2018
Young adults face a host of exciting and sometimes intimidating challenges when they leave home. For a Catholic college student, one of the biggest challenges is deciding how to live out their faith. Lake City, Iowa, author Jennifer Redenius explores this question in What Now?: A College Student’s Guide to Continued Catholic Faith, the latest devotional published by the Write Place. […]
More than a birthday wish? Local author explores the meaning of happiness in new children’s book
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on June 18, 2018
The Secret of Happiness, written by Pella author Karen Fitzsimmons and illustrated by Rowena Hoover, is the latest children’s book published by the Write Place. Brought to life by Hoover’s vibrant watercolor illustrations, Fitzsimmons’ book tells the story of Maggie, a young teenager who wishes for true happiness while blowing out the candles on her birthday cake. […]
Defining the creative process
- Posted in Graphic Design Tips
- Last Updated on May 22, 2017
Creative process is a common term, but could you define it? Obviously, it’s a process designers use to create things…but what does it really mean? Is it just brainstorming? Are there any other elements that go into it?
If I asked you to define the word “creative,” every person reading this article would likely give me a different answer. […]
Spring is the perfect time for a fresh approach to marketing efforts
- Posted in Business Tips
- Last Updated on May 12, 2017
If the melting snow is revealing the still un-achieved marketing goals you set for your company at the New Year, consider calling in some reinforcements.
The Write Place is equally experienced in leading marketing efforts for small businesses and supporting internal communications teams within larger corporations. […]
Family ties put to the test in new novel from Pella author
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on June 18, 2018
Who Cares About You? by Lee Joanne Collins of Pella, Iowa, is the latest novel published by the Write Place. Set in Bettington, Wisconsin, Collins’s book explores the effects a reported case of child neglect has on the small community. […]
Making PowerPoint an asset to your business (instead of putting people to sleep)
- Posted in Branding Tips
- Last Updated on January 26, 2017
PowerPoint is a tool you’ve probably used for your business’s presentations, possibly over and over again. It’s a great program, and it’s fairly simple to use. But have you ever taken a step back to really consider how effective your presentations are? […]