Hi, I’m April.
I help organizations tell the fuller story — through powerful writing and precise editing.
About Me
I'm an editor, writer, and former college literature instructor. My path to freelancing has been full of words, wellness, and a few surprising turns.
I've been shaping words and refining ideas for over a decade. These days, I specialize in creating clear, accessible health content that informs and empowers.
My advanced degrees in English give me a unique insight into crafting compelling narratives that resonate with a variety of audiences. Whether you need complex health information transformed into everyday language or your organic search results optimized, I'm your gal!
When I'm not writing or editing health content, I’m creating bilingual educational materials for my children. (See Little Ummah Books to learn more!)
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10+ Years Writing & Editing Experience
Across web, social, and print
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22-55% Organic Search Increase
For health content
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40+ Projects Completed
Within nonprofits and academia
Featured Work
Take Charge Email Series
I heavily edited the Lupus Foundation of America’s Take Charge program, a 12-week email series on managing lupus. This version will be available in both English and Spanish in September 2025.
Fasting During Ramadan With Lupus
Providing guidance and considerations for Muslims living with lupus who fast during Ramadan.
Livestreaming to Make Lupus Visible
Interviewing the Game On! To End Lupus organizers, who explain how GOTEL became the largest online fundraising event for lupus awareness.
Nadine Kidd’s Lupus Journey: Navigating Discrimination and a Path to Healing
Describing the medical mistreatment Nadine Kidd experienced on her path to a lupus diagnosis, along with discrimination from her own community.
10 Reasons to Attend the National Lupus Advocacy Summit
Highlighting why people should attend the annual National Lupus Advocacy Summit for the first time in-person since the onset of the pandemic.
Got Gout? Eighteenth-Century Global “Remedies”
Exploring eighteenth-century medical treatments for people living with gout in Mary Kettilby’s receipt book.
What People are Saying
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"We were spoiled by April. Not only was she an unfailingly fantastic writer and editor, but she was never less than a joy to work with."
Reid Dossinger
Former Director of Digital Strategy, Lupus Foundation of America
"April is an ideal colleague and partner. She is not only incredible to work with, but also innovative, talented and organized. She can distill complicated topics into easy-to-understand and digestible writing for a variety of platforms. Additionally, her ability to understand the goal of a project, come up with a plan and execute is invaluable and makes her an asset to anything she works on."
Shannon Brown
Communications Director, Lupus Foundation of America
"April is an extraordinary communicator, skilled writer, talented designer and trustworthy professional. She listens deeply to others' visions, has highly developed research skills, and remarkably attends to both the big picture and the details that exceed the target. I'd absolutely work with her again!"
Susan Martin, Ed.D.
Former Program Director, Doctoral Career Services, University of Maryland
"April's writing is clear, accessible, and well-researched. She is skilled at writing for an online and social media audience. Her work is always delivered on time and requires very little editing. Most importantly for health education and advocacy writing, April meets readers where they are with compassion and empathy. I have no reservations about recommending April as a writer and editor."
Melissa French
Content Director, Lupus Foundation of America
Get in Touch!
Send me a message to discuss your project needs. I’d love to hear from you.
FAQ
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We'll start with a free consultation to determine your project needs — whether it be SEO content creation, developing educational materials, copyediting, etc. — and if we'll make great collaborators.
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I offer blogging, long-form article writing, professional copyediting, social media content creation, internal communcation documentation, and more. See my “Services” section for more details.
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Pricing is based on both the project's scope and your desired timeline. (I promise fair rates and will always require your approval before we begin).
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I have extensive writing experience with academia and educational health content. I was in academia for over 10 years and have worked with a handful of nonprofits. View my LinkedIn profile for a more in-depth dive into my work history and education.
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Yes! Please see the “Featured Work” section above for some select writing samples. Should you be interested in longer pieces, shorter email/social media copy, or editing work, I’d be happy to provide those as well!