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Why You Need a Writer
Everybody knows how to write, so why should I hire a writer? It’s a fair question. Let me give you three reasons why a writer can help your business.
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Minnesota Reformer Article on Ranked Choice Voting
How ranked choice voting can make democracy work better in Minnesota: “We love to hate each other, and that kind of division isn’t good for democracy long term. Requiring majority support forces candidates to build coalitions and bring people together.”
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Good Communication Repeats Itself
A lot of businesses don’t want to repeat themselves. But that’s how good communication works—you break through the noise by repeating a consistent message.
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A Dose of Perspective
I recently purchased a mosaic tile piece from a local artist for my office that’s a daily reminder to be grateful.
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Why Content Matters
I’m a writer, so creating content is like breathing to me. But I know it’s not like that for everybody, especially small business owners. Sometimes the challenge is not the how, but the why. Why should I care about creating content?
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Talking Better Politics
Our founder and head monkey, Kevin D. Hendricks, appeared in the Star Tribune on Saturday, January 9 talking about his book Better Politics, Please. The short Q&A covered finding hope and common ground in politics, what motivated the book, and local reporting with West St. Paul Reader.
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2020 in Review
Recapping the highs and lows of 2020 for Monkey Outta Nowhere. From losing clients to successful projects, 2020 has been all about change.
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Don’t Wait for Inspiration
“The days I feel inspired aren’t the days I do my best work.” -Author Dani Shapiro
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An Attitude of Gratitude
If you want to be authentic, it needs to be more than a sentiment expressed in the latter half of November.
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No One Will Tell Your Story but You
If you wait for someone else to tell your story, there won’t be a story to tell.
You need a good story for the good you’re doing.
We can help. We tell stories that matter.
We work with organizations that care. We craft the content, devise the strategy, or wordsmith the angle to tell the best story.
Learn more or check out our work:
See Our Work:
West St. Paul Reader
Neighborhood news supported by neighbors.
- Regular content: Interviews, features, history, breaking news.
- Weekly & monthly email newsletters.
- Multiple social channels.
Trout Lake Camps
Minnesota summer camp & retreat center.
- Email newsletters.
- Fundraising letters, booklets, and campaigns.
- The ‘voice’ of Trout Lake Camps.
Church Marketing Sucks
Better communication for churches.
- 15 years worth of blog posts.
- Published multiple books.
- Email newsletters and social media.