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What’s that gibberish? The story behind placeholder text
Most of our clients and authors have gotten a mock layout from us at some point that has contained a seemingly jumbled assembly of letters where there should be sensible text: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut...
New book encourages kids to celebrate Osky Pride
Elementary-age children in Oskaloosa have an exciting new way to learn about the history and culture of their community. Osky Pride, an ABC book by Ann Fender, acquaints kids with the city’s important landmarks, from the bandstand and the courthouse to Jaarsma Bakery,...
Dual English/Spanish book takes readers on sci-fi romance journey
What would you do if you met an alien? Fans of science fiction and romance will find both in Gina’s Dream by Ria Stone. This novel, published by the Write Place, is a dual English/Spanish book and is available both in print and as an e-book. In Gina's Dream, Kit...
Take your marketing to the next level with testimonials
People have grown untrusting of brands and their well-polished marketing copy, but they still trust other people. So it makes complete sense that one of the easiest ways to overcome buyer skepticism is to weave unbiased customer testimonials throughout your...
New book follows biblical journeys of Christmas
In the midst of gift buying, feast preparation, travel planning and other hectic holiday activities, it can be easy to lose sight of the real meaning of the season. A Christmas Way: The Journeys of Christmas by Dr. Bob Ford will help readers reconnect with the true...
Get a big branding impact for your small business
Brand. For a short word, it packs a lot of punch, especially for small business owners. In fact, these five letters verge on intimidating! For large companies and corporations, a brand is a must-have. They hire agencies, consultants, and experts to develop, and then...
New memoir explores thrilling life of a missionary pilot
For 15 years, Ron Farnum flew his small red-and-white airplane above the jungles of Bolivia as a missionary bush pilot. He and his family’s adventures can now be experienced in Wings of Peace, published by the Write Place. It can be purchased from the author at...
Make the move to responsive design
One of the first questions we ask clients embarking on a website redesign is whether their goal is a site that looks good on mobile devices. I doubt I will be asking much longer. Two things are converging to make this question almost obsolete: the fact that according...
New novel blends action and romance in a cross-Iowa adventure
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. “Many people are...
Oskaloosa author publishes second poetry collection
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...
Identity crisis: Writing and living out your company’s identity statements
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...
New bookkeeper joins Write Place team
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...
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