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Bethanie Hestermann

Freelance Writer/Author

bethanie [at] wordzoocreative [dot] com

Welcome!

Hi, I'm Bethanie!

I'm a wordsmith and adaptable storyteller with 15 years of professional writing and editing experience, plus an M.A. in Writing and Publishing.

I write magazine articles, website copy, and blogs for brands, businesses, and nonprofits. I’ve also written six animal-science books for kids, with more than 85,000 copies sold.

My portfolio includes a curated selection of writing samples in the following categories: books, print magazines, long-form digital, blogs, SEO copywriting, and other.

Books

I've written six animal-science books for kids alongside my husband (a zoologist).

Please click the covers for writing samples from each title.

Print magazines

A small sample of my work that has appeared in print in East M, Main & Luxe, Honest History, and Pacific Currents.

Long-form digital

I write monthly features for ConnectedWorld.com that analyze industry trends in enterprise tech and the Internet of Things.

Blogs

I write creative, well-researched blogs for brands, businesses, and nonprofits.

Copywriting

I provide SEO-optimized copy for website launches, product/service launches, and site revamps.

Other

I have additional experience writing:

• Exhibit copy
  
• Social media content
• Educational materials
• Kids' activities
• Marketing copy
• Audio scripts
• Executive bios
• Corporate communications
  

Aquarium of the Pacific Seahorses and Seadragons Exhibit