With the nickname “Elaine from Maine”, I’ve built a reputation for championing Maine’s small businesses and lifestyle.
In grad school at Brandeis University, I wrote travel guides for friends and classmates who planned to visit Maine. As an AmeriCorps serving the Lewiston Housing Authority, I wrote grants to fund the after-school programs that offered aspirational and academic curricula to the majority-immigrant youth living in the development. As the Director of Media & Community Affairs at Central Maine Growth Council, I relished the adventure of discovering a small business’ story of success and writing a press release to bring the business some well-deserved recognition (and more clients!).
I realized that the best way I can promote the people, places, and businesses of my beloved home state is through writing – putting your story and accomplishments in clear, concise, exciting language that garners media attention and translates into funding, sales, and consumer engagement. With this realization, I launched Pen Name.
If you’re an entrepreneur looking to gain customers and investors, a startup ready to scale to new heights, a small business with a unique story to share, or a membership organization with a mission to provide valuable services to your members, write me a note. I’d be thrilled to be part of your story of success!