Ruth Heil, The Write Beat
Writing to the Rhythm of Today's World
Freelance Writing Services

Business Services


My Promise to the Small Business Owner

I will help you simplify and convey your thoughts to create a professional message and further your communication goals.

    As a musician, I also create copy that sings. I will help you:

  • Find the root chord - the basic message.

  • Rearrange the words so they are pleasing to your audience.

  • Structure the tempo and tone to match the core message.

  • Ensure the result is in harmony with existing materials.
As a past management consultant, I've seen firsthand how documentation and communication can empower success. After your thoughts are on paper, you can use them to guide and grow many aspects of your business.

Let me help you turn seemingly complicated information into useful documents like:
  • Newsletters and Articles - print and online articles that communicate your national, regional, or local message. You define the topic; I‘ll produce the lyrics.

  • Procedures Manuals - proper documentation increases accuracy, smooths workflow and eliminates the need for memorization. I will ensure your manual is specific enough to be easily followed, and broad enough to survive a changing business.

  • Annual Report Content - I will help you tell this year‘s story beyond the numbers and charts.

  • Non-fiction Storytelling - writing collaboration to help you express what’s on your mind.

I understand that, while it may be easy to write a sentence, it’s difficult to transform a flood of thoughts into a reader's understanding. I love the challenge. Click here to learn more.

Additional Business Services Offered


  • Typesetting and page layout experience dating back to PageMaker, then Quark, and now Adobe Indesign.

  • Basic computing using Microsoft Office 2007.

  • As a Constant Contact Business Partner. I can help you setup and begin using this online marketing and email list maintenance service.

Publication Submission



My Promise to the Publisher

I will meet your editoral needs on time and within your publication’s style.

    Topics of particular interest include:

  • Essays of personal experience with a focus on inspiration and fostering appreciation for the natural world.

  • Low-cost outdoor recreation or off-the-beaten path travel ideas.

  • How-to articles for creative individuals, particularly musicians.

  • Outdoor music festival coverage.

  • How-to articles for small business administration with an accent on simplification.

  • Op-Ed pieces on common sense and the importance of a connection to Nature
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