Fillin’ station, Copper Country, Michigan

Kath Usitalo:
Full service writer for hire.

Travel is my specialty, but that umbrella covers a range of subjects beyond places to eat, drink, stay and explore.

I like to dig into local history and culture. Chat with artists and entrepreneurs. Detour for quirky events, roadside attractions, art and architecture. And, yes, sample local foods, beverages and lodging.

Since I launched Lines & Letters Communications LLC I have worked as a contractor and a freelancer on a variety of public relations and editorial projects for business magazines and small businesses, travel publications and tourism offices, schools, churches and associations.

As a former convention bureau employee and a travel journalist I understand all sides of the tourism table.

As an independent communications professional with a range of clients I know how to come up with a creative solution to deliver effective:

George Washington Carver’s typewriter in a special exhibit at  Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, Michigan

• articles
• guidebooks
• brochures
• press releases
• press kits
• newsletters
• annual reports
• scripts
• advertising and direct mail copy
• pictures
• web content
• blogs
• presentations

And I Tweet.

Oh—and one of my screenplays made it to the quarter finals of a national competition. I’ve been meaning to polish that script and call Hollywood.

In the meantime I’d welcome the opportunity to talk with you about how we can work together on a project or on a short or long-term basis.

Please email me at:
kathusitalo@mac.com
or see the handy form below
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