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About Amy Gahran

  • Amy Gahran, creator of the popular weblog Contentious, is a conversational media consultant, content strategist, and freelance writer/editor. She helps organizations and professionals raise a clear, strong voice in the public conversation -- especially through resourceful use of online media.

    Her unique approach can enhance your credibility, influence, and adaptability. Even better, Amy's strategies are flexible, sustainable, and FUN!

    CONTACT: amy@gahran.com, 303-554-5550 (Boulder, CO, USA)


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Need a Writing Coach?

Sometimes personal attention makes all the difference. I've helped many people improve their writing and conversational-media skills -- especially people who must write for their career but who are not primarily writers by training or inclination.

  • Are you having trouble organizing your thoughts, or choosing the right words?
  • Would you like for your staff to write more effectively and efficiently?
  • Do you need writing or publishing advice tailored to your needs and goals?
  • Do you need guidance in weblogging or other aspects of conversational media?

I can help you with any kind of nonfiction writing: reports, articles, weblogs, web site content, position statements, instructional or explanatory materials, and more.

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One of my favorite types of work is helping people learn more effective and energizing ways to communicate. I do this through training groups, and through customized one-on-one coaching...

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Conversational media is...

  • Using media to publicly converse with a writer/speaker and each other.
    This happens through tools such as weblogs, online forums, e-mail discussion lists, wikis, podcasts, social software, call-in shows, creative participatory use of print or broadcast media, and more.

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