New novel blends action and romance in a cross-Iowa adventure
- Posted in News + Tips
- Last Updated on December 12, 2017
The latest book published by the Write Place, Rebecca’s Run by Rick Birkenholtz, takes readers through Pella, Oskaloosa, Newton, Des Moines, Iowa City, Greenfield, Sigourney, and many other Iowa towns as its heroes try to foil the plot of Nazi spies. The novel is available for purchase from the author, who can be contacted at […]
Oskaloosa author publishes second poetry collection
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on June 18, 2018
Oskaloosa, Iowa, resident Jean Saxton’s second book of poems, Mind Set, expands upon her first poetry collection to express more of her thoughts on nature, antiques, everyday life, and more. Mind Set is her second poetry collection and third book published with the Write Place. It is available at the Book Vault in Oskaloosa. Jean […]
Identity crisis: writing and living out your company’s identity statements
- Posted in Branding Tips
- Last Updated on May 04, 2015
Most businesses, small and large, are aware that the business powers-that-be require you to have identity statements in order to truly be recognized as a functional company. Well, OK—that’s a significant exaggeration. But mission and vision are something you probably have, and I bet they’re also something your company often takes for granted.So, what is […]
Celebrate Iowa education this fall with For All the Small Schools
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on May 04, 2015
Back-to-school season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than a book about Iowa schools? Barb and Dave Else will be travelling across the state this fall for book signings featuring their book For All the Small Schools: A Photographic Pursuit of Iowa’s Forgotten Schools. Stop by for a chance to meet the […]
New bookkeeper joins Write Place team
- Posted in News + Tips
- Last Updated on May 04, 2015
The Write Place is pleased to welcome Michelle Smith as its new bookkeeper. Smith joined the team at the end of July. She has a strong background in payroll and human resources along with an associate degree in finance.Smith will be working from the Write Place’s Lakeville, Minnesota, office with Manager Lexie Thomas. Clients who […]
Does your copywriting prompt action by your target audience?
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- Last Updated on May 04, 2015
Is your marketing having the results you are looking for? If not, take a hard look at the copywriting. What does it say about your company? Copywriting is the use of words to promote a person, business, opinion or idea—to persuade the reader, listener or viewer to act—for example, to buy a product or seek out […]
Looking beyond social media in today’s digital marketing world
- Posted in Content Marketing Tips
- Last Updated on May 01, 2015
E-books offer a unique option for businesses In today’s world, your customers see more marketing than ever before. Social media has caused customers’ expectations to evolve―rather than passively receiving marketing messages, consumers value interaction and information provided pre-sale and with no obligation. Social media is the obvious method of delivery, but what if you’re looking […]
Career educators from Iowa capture the state’s lost high schools
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on June 18, 2018
In a pursuit designed to rekindle memories of Iowa’s great rural schools, Barb and Dave Else drove throughout Iowa to photograph more than 230 abandoned or repurposed high school buildings. Their resulting book, For All the Small Schools: A Photographic Pursuit of Iowa’s Forgotten Schools, was called by Senator Chuck Grassley “a labor of love […]
Effective advertisers do their homework
- Posted in Content Marketing Tips
- Last Updated on May 04, 2015
Do your potential customers know what you are trying to say in your advertising? Simply put, you want consumers to pick you over your competitor. Your advertising should be very clear about why you are the business of choice. You want to inspire potential customers to take action, visit your place of business, and make a […]