writing with purpose
The best writers move seamlessly between genres, audiences, and purposes to craft prose that inspires action.
Marketing and Communications
Nonprofit organizations and small businesses face unique challenges when it comes to marketing. But that doesn’t mean you have to compromise your goals. See what Julie has helped organizations do.
Teaching Artist and College Instructor
The teaching of writing should resemble the work of professional writers—from the conception of ideas and topics to execution of them. That’s the heart of Julie’s teaching philosophy. Explore what that means to her.
Author, Creative Nonfiction
Narrative writing, particularly memoir and essays, enables Julie to craft and share her own life stories and perspectives. Read some of her published essays or check out Mud Season Review, the literary journal she serves as nonfiction co-editor.
FREELANCE COPYWRITER
Common Projects
- Email marketing, including drip campaigns
- Content for blogs, websites
- Inbound offers: ebooks, guides, kits
- Social media graphics and text
Recent Sample
CREATIVE NONFICTION AUTHOR
My notebook is evidence that I have lived and thought about things.
Julie Patterson, guest contributor to “Sharing Our Notebooks”
CLIENTS AND AFFILIATIONS
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
About Julie
Julie is a freelance copywriter, creative writer and editor, and writing instructor. Learn more
