Articles
As a freelance writer, Brenda Black pens stories, covers the news, and shares her faith through print and online newspapers and trade magazines.
News & Feature Articles
Her news and feature articles consistently appear in the The Midwest Cattleman and The Cattleman’s Advocate magazines, and have been featured in Missouri Beef Cattlemen, Angus Journal, American Red Angus Magazine, Gelbvieh World and the Progressive Dairyman, as well as community papers throughout the state.
Devotional Pieces
Brenda’s devotional articles have been featured in God’s Word for Today and Chicken Soup for the Soul – Grieving and Recovery selected one of Brenda’s most touching stories for its 2011 release. A member of the Heart of America Christian Writer’s Network , Brenda is a two-time award winner in the HACWN writer’s contest.
Opinion Columns
An editorial column “Outside the Box” appears twice monthly in the Butler News Xpress. Brenda frequently addresses current topics with a positive and humorous point of view her readers have come to expect and appreciate.
Looking for a Writer“The only way I’ve ever seen you write, is with all your heart in it. Come to think of it, that’s the only way you do anything. If anyone should ask, I’ll say, ‘YOU ARE TERRIFIC!'”
–Keith Carmichael, Editor
The Midwest Cattleman
Books
Brenda Black is the author of multiple books, including inspirational biographies, down-to-earth devotionals, and a cowboy story for the little ones. From the miraculous to motivational, the original works she’s authored include humorous parables, heart-felt stories, Scriptural truths and fun-filled adventure. As an author, co-author, editor, graphic designer and publisher, Brenda helps others capture their stories as well. Then goes the extra mile to design and produce a work worthy of sharing or selling.
Wordsmith
From club media releases to company newsletters, Brenda Black has helped countless organizations and businesses get The Word Out! Providing a custom touch to each client’s project, Brenda conveys her customer’s messages with creativity and excellence. Behind a ranch’s web text, within a bank’s interoffice correspondence, in the middle of a church’s power point, Brenda’s handcrafted words have set the mood, made the sale or articulated the inmost thoughts of a company’s president. Product descriptions, a business owner’s biography, resumes, acceptance speeches and Bible studies dot this writer’s long trail of literal contributions.
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Article Sample
Not everything that grows in the farm land of SW Missouri has to sprawl tall or turn green to be valuable. Olympic Short Track Speed Skater Emily Scott is proof of that. At only 5’2” tall, the little dynamo turned her petite farm girl frame into pure muscle and raw speed. She represented the U.S. in Sochi, Russia this winter, and this year, she’s stepping up on platforms of a different kind, speaking on behalf of beef’s benefits as the Missouri Beef Industry Council’s (MBIC’s) first-ever Beef Ambassador…
Book Excerpt
He was striking the first time I saw him — solid and muscular. Not entirely attractive, but commanding. With speed and agility he sprinted as though he were at least a couple hundred pounds trimmer. His jug head, high hip bones and withers and slightly cow-hocked hind legs couldn’t be ignored, but sacrificing good looks was worth it. We knew he was the kind of horse with enough heart to…
Dynamic Correspondence
In print or online, a great way to get The Word Out to employees, members or volunteers, and keep them engaged, is through relevant, dynamic correspondence. In house company news, recruitment campaigns, industry updates, and new customer greetings are read and retained when the presentation is spot on!
Marketing Musts
While graphics grab the attention, it is text that keeps a potential customer lingering longer for details and direction. Concise but engaging word content will move readers from potential clients to prospective clients to permanent clients. It’s all in how you say it!
Media releases, brochures, sale catalogs and web design demand excellent text. Visit Oh the Possibilities to learn about countless ways The Word’s Out can walk and talk you through the marketing maze.