
Freelance Writers for Hire
In 2017, Melissa Uhles and Amber Roshay teamed up to create Pen and Parent. We offer freelance writing services for online and print magazines, blogs, ghost writing, and web content.
Not only are we professional writers, but we are reliable, easy to work with, and know how to connect to your readers.
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Melissa's Freelance Writer Portfolio
Melissa is the author of three novels , a children's picture book and co-author of How to Make a Living as a Writer. She’s co-founder and writer for Pen & Parent. In addition, she’s been published online at The Pennyhoarder, Today Parenting Community, Rage Against the Minivan, Momastery, Yahoo Voices, and Red Tricycle. Her print articles have appeared in Salient and You Need Not Walk Alone Magazine. She’s also written and produced short film scripts and plays.
Writing Expertise
Do you need content marketing writing, copywriting or editing to ensure that your business will succeed? Let me help you!
What sets me apart? I write SEO-friendly blog posts, website content, email newsletters and other copy that will shine a light on your business and brand. I'm a native English speaker capable of giving your content a compelling voice that has been well edited and crafted.
My background has included five years of writing, blogging and authoring books. I have created content in the following subject areas: parenting, writing, blogging, self-publishing, eldercare, health, fitness, real estate, relationships, food, travel, film/t.v., frugal living and personal finance.
Researching new topics and meeting deadlines are no problem! Basically, I write, so you don't have to!
Feel free to email me about your project: melissauhles@gmail.com
Publications
The Oregonian: You Can't Take it With You Press Release
Today Food: Easy Strawberry Shortcake
Pennyhoarder: Save 2K Per Year Visiting Your Library
Mom Life Collective: 3 Ways to Get Kids to Eat Greens
Today Parenting: Things I Wish I'd Enjoyed More Before Getting Pregnant
Red Tricycle: 6 Portland Fountains for Hot Summer Days
Rage Against the Minivan: Letter to a Pregnant Friend
Buzzfeed Community: 6 Tasty Breakfast Spots
Pen and Parent: SEO Tips for Bloggers
Pen and Parenting: Editing a Blog Post
Pen & Parent: How to Successfully Write and Produce a Short Film
Pen and Parent: 5 Playdate Tips for Introverts
Amber's Freelance Writer Portfolio
Are you looking for a talented web content writer?
Well, I have a love for the written word, but I also have a love for keywords. Sigh.
Passionate About SEO
I pride myself on crafting blog posts, web pages, email marketing campaigns or even a simple email with the kiss of SEO perfection.
In fact, all my clients tell me this.
Compelling Content Matters
If you're not worried so much about search engine optimization, I can tell a story too. I have a masters in creative writing.
Even the simplest about page deserves a good story. Otherwise, why bother reading.
But, I don't stop with expertly crafted SEO or a compelling story, I also get a kick out of meeting deadlines. Hitting send sends a shiver down my fingernails (yes, that's possible).
I can usually meet deadlines writing about any topic. My expertise is varied; ranging from health and fitness to digital marketing. I've also been known to write about parenting, infertility, and chocolate.
But, I don't like to pin myself in. I know how to research topics like a pro.
Researched Freelance Writing
I can craft blog posts, website content, eBooks, and more.
Check out some of my publications, but most of my work is ghostwritten without publication credit. Kinda like being a mom or a university English instructor (I'm both by the way). I really don't need recognition, but it does give me a deep sense of pride.
I'm Amber.
A freelance writer for hire. Nice to meet you!
Send me an email at amber@penandparent.com. I'm an experienced writer with reasonable rates.
Thank you for stopping by.
Publications
How Two Under Two At Age 40 Transformed My Life
Redefining Mom: Lack of Paid Family Leave Makes it Harder for Working Moms to Breastfeed
The Write Life: A “Novel” Idea: How to Write a Book With a Partner
WOW! The Muffin: Friday Speak Out!: Writing at 4 a.m. Will Change Your Life
Parent Co.: Cinderella Was Wrong About Stepmoms
Parent Co.: 8 Things You Need to Know Breastfeeding with a Tongue-Tied Baby
Parent Co.: Measuring the True Cost of Infertility
Pen and Parent: Are You Living with a Twonager?
Pen and Parent: 7 Lessons Moving from Bottle to Sippy
Pen and Parent: 18 Parenting Magazines, Blogs & Websites that Pay Freelance Writers

For examples of our fiction, check out our novels.
For examples of our nonfiction, check out How to Make a Living as a Writer.