Contact Words Collide

A word after a word after a word is power.

–Margaret Atwood

When writing for publication, readers come first. End of story.
This is the core of my editorial philosophy after more than 20 years as a writing professional. From community journalism to academic editing to fiction, writing is writing is writing is always, always, always about what’s best for your readers.

On this site, you won’t be subjected to navel-gazing nonsense about “art,” and we don’t elevate “literary” writing over communicating clearly to the masses. We’re thoughtful about gatekeeping, and we think society has much more pressing problems than the odd bit of profanity. Deal with it.

If you’d like to engage in the comments section, we’d love to have you. Comments are presently subject to manual moderation. Wheaton’s Law prevails. Don’t be spammy.

Looking to get in touch? Before messaging me, please read through these frequently asked questions below to see if I’ve answered them for you already. It saves my time and yours.

What’s your deal? I’m a married mother of five, and I manage a business. I am both a foster-adoptive parent and a bio mom. I worked remotely and from home pre-kids, and I still do. When I discuss parenting in the context of organizing one’s ducks, rest assured this is stuff we live every day.

We’re tucked away near the Continental Divide in the Rockies of Montana. This is not your suburban mommy blog.

What is this place? This is my tiny corner of internet where you can network with me and other writers, get editorial guidance, and purchase my professional writing and copy editing services.

Why should I listen to you? You don’t have to, but you most likely landed here because you were searching for something. 

It’s even possible that that “something” could occasionally be the voice of a caffeine-fueled, sleep-deprived, anxiety-ridden writer who is beyond out of patience and mandatory desk candy. When she remembers to pop online, she is usually offering non-coastal, non-urban business and publishing perspectives grounded in practical experience. 

If you want my bona fides, read the blog. There’s more than enough information already here.

Why the name? 

Words Collide is, so far, the best representation of this stage of my life. I put it to a vote among friends because it is at least the fourth working name I’ve used. 

There’s no poetry here to speak of. I’m a lifelong wordsmith who has spent the last few years juggling a handful of balls–each standing in for their own individual little worlds–and watching them all crash into one another. It’s a commentary on my quest to understand and embrace post-motherhood identity.

Is this site inclusive? 

I write from the perspective of a work-from-home mom because that’s my lived reality. This space is open to anyone who is genuinely seeking a positive and professional connection. 

Doesn’t calling yourself a rural work-from-home mom just mean you’re a tradwife? 

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! No. I’m a stellar cook, a horribly bored housekeeper, and a frazzled parent. Welcome to my happy place.

I have a writing or a work-from-home question. Can I send it to you? Absolutely! As noted below, I can’t guarantee a personalized response, but I may be able to answer it on the blog.

Can I advertise with you? Maybe. Send me a message to discuss.

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