Darla Parris Smallwood
M.A. English
Writer, Editor, Content Manager
As a former career English/writing instructor, Darla devoted every writing conference and late-night essay-grading session to empowering students to value and wield the written word. She even developed and implemented school-wide programs to help young writers grow in the craft.
In 2013, she took her own writing advice to heart, launching her "second act" as a writer, editor, and content specialist. Since then, Darla has collaborated with diverse businesses to develop their brands through compelling content; she has crafted blogs and other copy for individuals and corporations, including everyone from medical, legal, sports, and music industry professionals, to realtors, restaurateurs and personal services providers of all kinds. Her careful research and meticulous editing have proven invaluable to the executives who have relied on her skills in business content and communications. She has also interviewed and written features about astronauts, Grammy-winning musicians, child sports "phenoms," professional athletes and team owners, world-renowned motivational speakers, and business people ranging from "Mom and Pop shop" owners to CEOs of national and international corporations.
Darla's areas of expertise include message development and all kinds of business-related copy for online and print publications, as well as feature and editorial.
Whatever the assignment, Darla takes the time to think about what really needs saying, to pay attention to the details, and to craft the clearest, most creative and compelling way to say it. Just ask her clients.
M.A. English
Writer, Editor, Content Manager
As a former career English/writing instructor, Darla devoted every writing conference and late-night essay-grading session to empowering students to value and wield the written word. She even developed and implemented school-wide programs to help young writers grow in the craft.
In 2013, she took her own writing advice to heart, launching her "second act" as a writer, editor, and content specialist. Since then, Darla has collaborated with diverse businesses to develop their brands through compelling content; she has crafted blogs and other copy for individuals and corporations, including everyone from medical, legal, sports, and music industry professionals, to realtors, restaurateurs and personal services providers of all kinds. Her careful research and meticulous editing have proven invaluable to the executives who have relied on her skills in business content and communications. She has also interviewed and written features about astronauts, Grammy-winning musicians, child sports "phenoms," professional athletes and team owners, world-renowned motivational speakers, and business people ranging from "Mom and Pop shop" owners to CEOs of national and international corporations.
Darla's areas of expertise include message development and all kinds of business-related copy for online and print publications, as well as feature and editorial.
Whatever the assignment, Darla takes the time to think about what really needs saying, to pay attention to the details, and to craft the clearest, most creative and compelling way to say it. Just ask her clients.