Carolyn has written professionally for more than a decade. In addition to her books and academic research, she has worked as a ghostwriter, copywriter, and editor for both individuals and organizations. She is available to hire on a freelance, contract basis.

For samples, rates, and more information, please email Carolyn at carolynpurnell@gmail.com.

Selected Freelance Experience

• 5 years, creating blog content for one of the top 10 lifestyle websites in the U.S.

• 5 years, working with a marketing department to create social media posts, blog posts, web content, and articles for clients in a wide range of fields, including personal finance, marketing, business, medicine, politics, and journalism

• 3 years, ghostwriting book proposals and full-length books

• 3 years, book coaching and developmental editing with academic and non-academic clients

• 1 year, composing daily email marketing copy for a list with 6 million subscribers and digital ad copy for a seven-figure monthly ad spend

• 1 year, writing back cover copy and author biographies

• 1 year, collaborating with client’s management team to develop corporate vision documents

• 6 months, ghostwriting newsletters and social media for a high-profile client, contracted through a boutique PR firm

Education and Skills

• Ph.D. in History, University of Chicago

• M.A. in History, University of Chicago

• B.A. in History and English, Pomona College         

• Languages: French (advanced speaking and reading); Spanish, Italian, and German (reading/translation)

• Familiarity with Clearscope and similar proprietary CMS systems; Slack; Google Workspace; Microsoft 365