Caren Austen Ink
Writing
Corporate brochures, newsletters and collateral; advertising copy; magazine articles; websites; online learning; social media content. These are just samples of the writing expertise Caren Austen Ink offers its clients. Check out the Portfolio section to view examples.
Editing
Caren Austen Ink also specializes in all types of editing, from simple proofreading to line editing to fact research and content editing.
ABOUT
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Hi, I'm Caren. I began my career in radio and TV but quickly discovered my gift and love of writing, a gift that has provided well for me and caused me to wonder that people actually agree to pay me to do what I love. Most people would not call my dad a wise man, but he did give me good advice when he said, “Do what you must to support your passion until your passion can support you.” And that’s just what I’ve done. I’ve had a lot of jobs, but writing and editing brings me joy. It is not hard to be successful when you love what you do. Though writing is probably the hardest and most intense work I’ve done, it brings me the most joy.
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If you’ve taken the time to check out this page, I hope you’ll take a moment to peruse the portfolio I have included here to see a few specific samples of the work I've done, including writing and editing for corporations in healthcare, advertising, and online learning. My freelance work includes writing for magazines, copywriting, and editing for agencies, writing and editing for blogs and websites, and content writing for social media. Please, contact me if I can assist with your organization's communications via my contact information at the bottom of this page or at Caren@CarenAustenInk.com..
PORTFOLIO
Magazine Articles
Freelance Writer:
Frisco Style Magazine,
Frisco, Texas
Freelance Writer:
The City Spaces Magazine
El Paso
Frisco Style Magazine
Freelance Editor: Five Star Institute
Advertising
Freelance Writer:
Frisco Style Magazine
Frisco, Texas
Freelance Writer:
Millionaire Blueprints Magazine
a National Publication
Copywriter for Levenson Group:
Ad for
Austonian Luxury Condos
Freelance Copywriter for
Neiman Marcus Catalog
Copywriter for Levenson Group:
Fall Decorating Brochure for Aaron Brothers
Other Clients:
Ivie Marketing, NGEN Studios, TM Advertising
Corporate Publications
Editor: Scott & White Health Plan Quarterly
8-Page Newsletter
Freelance Editor:
Monthly Staff Newsletter for Mobile Chemical Company, Temple, Texas
Editor: Rapport
Scott & White Monthly, 20-page Staff Newsletter
Other Publications and Projects:
Blogs and Websites
Editor and Writer: w2wlink.com
Freelance Writer: ReZoom.com
"Impressively Goofy"
Writer: "Faded Genes"
Personal Blog for Parents of Children With Cystic Fibrosis
Rezoom.com:
"Getting to Know You"
Kathy Mast
Neuvonow.com
Content Writer for Z3Digital , a social media marketing company. Clients included EPIC; League of Women Voters, Pueblo, CO; Ariabend; New Heights Baptist Church, Pueblo; and Runyon Sports Complex.
Non-Profits
Study guide I copy-edited for
Insight for Living
Booklet I wrote to teach children about living with cystic fibrosis, the disease my older daughter was born with. Published by Schneider Children’s Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Caren worked for me, and her breadth of talent was important to our organization. She could handle TV, as well as print with equal confidence. I recommend her highly.
- Don Nelson, former Director of Public Affairs,
Baylor Scott & White
I have known Caren Austen for several years, first as a personal friend, and then later I discovered her many talents as an writer and editor. Caren began editing for me about two years ago. She works diligently and quickly to complete work. I think the most amazing and oustanding characteristic about her work is her ability to edit complex documents and add intelligent suggestions and insights even when they are outside her areas of core competence. That talent is difficult to find and vital for complex technical and thought leadership writers. She brings creativity and that "polishing touch" to all her work, from routine corporate documents to highly creative advertising and marketing communications.
- Kathy Mast, President & CEO NEUVONOW, LLC + Principal/ President Kathy Mast Consulting
Caren is wonderful to work with. She'd never miss that I ended that first sentence with a preposition. In addition to editing copy like mine, she also did quite a bit of writing for the agency where I hired her, and I was glad every day that she was there. Such a dependable and unfailingly pleasant talent. And not just a team player, but also a team builder. Be like me -- hire Caren!
- Richard Graves, Creative Director, Imaginuity
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It is my pleasure to recommend Caren Austen. Caren is detail oriented and has a very good eye for catching mistakes and making suggestions on how to improve content. She works well in a group as well as on her own. She is passionate about writing and editing.
- Terri Hays, Former Director, Strategic Projects at
Caren was self-motivated and always completed her work for Z3 on time with creativity. She is a pleasure to work with and did great work for our clients.
- Timothy Zercher, Founder & President, Z3 Digital