Ariel V.

I’m AJ Vanderhorst, and Words w/ Verve is my freelance copywriting and editing business. I grew up reading compulsively and writing numerous stories and articles. Coached by my parents, who both taught English at Kansas University, I honed my writing, got stuff published, and eventually earned an English degree with an emphasis in Journalism. Along the way I attended a summer institute with WORLD Magazine on scholarship and acted as Editor-in-Chief of my campus paper, managing 20+ employees. When I enrolled in grad school, starting a freelance copywriting business was a no-brainer. I currently live in Kansas City, Missouri, and now have a decade of experience in commercial copywriting, blogging, and editing, with the proven ability to create clear, conversational prose–-and I’m ready to put my skills and savvy in your corner.