Nurturing a Poem
August 14, 2024
I plant a thought in water and cover it with dirt I dream another ending and prune the planted thought I play a game
Freelance Writer, Editor & Mentor
Kelly Boyer Sagert is a professional writer, editor and coach with decades of experience. What writing or editing work do you need to have done? Do you need a speaker or trainer?
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For four years, Kelly served as managing editor of Northern Ohio’s Over the Back Fence. This magazine, which profiled the art, history, intriguing people and fascinating places along Lake Erie’s shores, was nominated by Writer’s Digest for their “Top 100 Award” twice.
Sample Work
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Autobiographical Anecdote: "Awww…Who Wanted a Normal Childhood, Anyhow?"
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Prose: "Speaking the Names: A Tale of Two Brothers"
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Copywriting: "Best Home Warranty Companies in Vermont"
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Educational: “Blog content writing: the art of the longform post”
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Story: "Grace, Beatrice, and Maybelle"
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Educational: “Streamline Your Freelance Writing Process to Boost Income: Topic Spoking”
Always a professional, Kelly not only cares about what she is doing, but also has a respect for you and your work.
Articles
Abraham Brian Farm: High Water-Mark Irony
July 31, 2024
In 1857, a free Black man named Abraham Brian—alternatively spelled as “Brien” in the 1850 census and “Bryan” in the 1860 census but “Brian” on
Pickett’s Charge: Treating the Wounded
July 11, 2024
By the time the smoke cleared and combatants left the field after Longstreet’s Assault on July 3, 1863—popularly known as Pickett’s Charge—the carnage was horrific.