Hi, my name is Lauren Slagter.
I’m a freelance content marketing writer and writing coach who’s passionate about storytelling as a powerful way to cultivate empathy and spur change.
I specialize in working with mission-driven organizations and have more than a decade of experience writing about poverty and economic mobility, education, and housing.
I create content to help your organization:
- Build trust and credibility as a leader in your industry
- Demonstrate the impact of your work
- Mobilize your audiences to support your cause
- Empower the people you serve to share their stories in meaningful ways
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As a writer, I’m known for:
- Translating academic and technical jargon into simple language and key takeaways
- Attention to detail in researching articles and copy editing
- Writing with your audiences’ needs in mind, while incorporating best practices for search engine optimization
- Meeting deadlines and being well organized
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Notes from 2023
By Lauren Slagter I wanted to share some of my favorite pieces I wrote in 2023. These eight vignettes touch on themes that continually came up in my writing this year and offer snapshots of what’s been going on in my world. I hope you find bits and pieces that you relate to or maybe…
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Finding Your Voice Virtual Writing Group is a community dedicated to freedom of expression, authentic self-discovery, and fostering empathy through the power of storytelling.
Why Personal Narratives are so Persuasive – and How to Make Your Narrative Especially Compelling
A whole body of research points to what makes personal narratives an especially persuasive form of communication.
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