About Me
When clients ask me what I consider to be my specialty, I will often reply, “Taking the stress off of you.”
For over 20 years, I’ve delivered expert writing, editing, and content consulting services across a wide range of industries and audiences. Whether starting from scratch or jumping into an ongoing project, I guide content from concept to completion—or wherever you need support in the creative process.
I earned a B.A. from Converse College, where I double-majored in English and Studio Art, and an MLAS from Vanderbilt University—so I know the rules of grammar, various style manuals, and mechanics. And thus, I also know what I’m doing when I bend or break them (see what I did there?).
Miriam Drennan
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, with clients all over the world, I am not a convicted felon and have never, ever operated a business out of the trunk of a 1982 Buick Skylark . . . but I am guilty of spoiling my dogs, Anchor and Chance, absolutely rotten.
“Working with Miriam has been an absolute pleasure. From start to finish she has been a much- needed resource and coach in getting this book to print. Her organizational skills and attention to detail are second to none and she captured my voice so that my close friends didn’t know I had a ghostwriter! You and your book are worth using Miriam Drennan.”
“I have nothing but good things to say about Miriam! She took my thoughts and helped me turn them into a #1 best-selling book! I would highly recommend anyone looking to write a book to use her! I cannot thank her enough!”
“It is becoming all the more difficult in today’s business world to find a skilled and versatile writer who understands the core tenets of the English language. Miriam Drennan is that writer. Miriam writes with clarity, precision, depth and, when fitting, humor. In addition, she is personally a delight. For anyone seeking a partner whom they can trust in the writing process, look no further than Miriam Drennan.”
“Miriam is always a pleasure to work with, regardless of project size or subject. She understands the creative process, and values great design, as well as the importance of having people on a project that she can trust. She knows only one way to do her job, and that is well—very well, and works very hard to consistently turn out the best she can, day in and day out. She is loyal and true to herself, and to the ones that she hires to take care of her projects, and she cares about what she does and the type of work that gets produced. Throughout her career, she has had a multitude of positions providing her a vast portfolio of experience, which serves her well with each new project that comes along. She’s quite talented and would be a great asset to any organization.”
“Miriam Drennan, That Writer, is the best of the best! A gifted writer and editor, she has assisted me with several projects, creating a much better product. I fully endorse Miriam. You couldn’t find a better partner!”
“Creative, innovative, prompt and—best of all—not fussy. Not fussy is a big deal when you introduce clients into the equation. We’ve all seen otherwise good writers wilt when a client says, ‘what else have you got?’ Disclaimer: This recommendation would have no doubt been better if she had written it.”
“Miriam is a gifted creative writer. She takes a plain idea and turns it into something extraordinary. I highly recommend Miriam for any job . . . big or small. . . . because she’ll give it great attention. She’s so pleasant to work with and has a great attitude too!”
“Miriam Drennan has a series of skill sets that is rare to the creative marketing world. Whether planning and configuring a marketing piece, or writing and editing for commercial applications such as copy or original trade books, she effectively combines her years of experience with an innate sensitivity to those with and for whom she works.”
“I consistently turn to Miriam when our work needs call for outsourcing because I know I can turn the project over to her and forget about it until she brings back her superior concepts and copy on time and on budget. I continue to be amazed at her ability to quickly understand our target audience and reach out to them with thought-provoking, revenue-returning concept and copy. I would not hesitate in recommending her to anyone who needs great copy. In fact, what are you waiting for? Call That Writer now! Do it!”
“I hired Miriam to write a devotional, and she delivered above and beyond what I had hoped. Her writing was wonderful, well researched, interesting, and a joy to read. She also delivered full ms on time and had quick turnaround with final edits. To top it off, she was fun to work with. I highly recommend her for your writing needs.”
“I jump at the chance to work with Miriam when I need assistance with concepting or copywriting. She is fabulous.”
“I’ve known Miriam for around a decade now, and during that time—the last two years in particular—it has been my privilege to collaborate with her on some tremendously rewarding and satisfying projects. I use those adjectives to describe both the tangible end-results as well as the process through which they were achieved. Miriam understands the creative process and she understands the role of a creative professional. Not only is she always full of great ideas of her own, but she also knows how to most effectively enhance and improve the good ideas that others bring to the table. Her imaginative commitment to creative excellence and her pragmatic attention to details and to the typical array of constraining factors (time, money, etc.) have, on many occasions, made me the grateful beneficiary of her ability to steer a reliable course through potential hazards. But don’t take my word for it; give yourself the opportunity to work with her and I’m confident you’ll see what I mean!”
“Miriam’s talent, marketing/advertising knowledge, and writing abilities are second to none. In short, she knows her stuff. Every bit of it, from start to finish. I never, ever have to worry about a project when Miriam is on it—it’s going to be great. And on time. And on budget. I have learned so much from her through the years we’ve worked together—you won’t find any writer more creative, thorough, or strategic in her approach to solutions and projects. I would jump for joy to work with her anytime, anywhere, on anything!”
“Miriam always has creative insight for the message that needs to be communicated. A real go-getter and out-of-the-box thinker.”
“Miriam has been a great writing resource for us. She is extremely talented and adapts well to different categories and industries. She takes time to understand the client she is about to write for. We consider her a part of our extensive team of talented creatives.”
“Miriam recently assisted us in writing content for our newly designed web site, helped in devising a new branding campaign, and developed new brochures. We appreciated Miriam taking the time to really get to know our business and our products, and we are very pleased with the results. We look forward to working with Miriam on more projects in the future.”
“Miriam is not only a good friend, but also the most creative and talented writer I know. She is That Writer, in the truest sense. You can give her any type of project and know that she will not only bring her best and most creative work to the table, but she will be ahead of schedule. I learned so much about writing from working alongside her on many projects at Lifeway. Since then been an invaluable resource when I needed someone to take on a project that requires a special touch from someone who can start with a idea or just a word and turn it into a compelling story or message. I highly recommend Miriam. She really is That Writer.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Miriam on a few jobs and was delighted how quickly she jumped in and nailed what we needed. A true talent indeed.”
“Miriam is a fantastic person to work with. Having worked with her on several projects I am a first-hand witness to the quality of her work and her personal character. She is a highly talented writer, fast, creative and reliable. She is a person who will always go an extra mile to make sure the projects and clients we do work for are highly pleased. I highly recommend Miriam for any project!”
“Miriam is a clear communicator paying close attention to detail. She is creative in her thinking and writing and her expert knowledge of grammar is very reassuring. Due to her versatility, I highly recommend her for any creative writing, or editing projects.”