Work

Sarah Holman, writer and cheese enthusiast

The Deets

I am a writer living and working in Portland, Maine… where the food is as good as the beer, the people are friendlier than the weather, and the ocean is closer than the Interstate.

I grew up in rural Maine and left to attend Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. A job at a small branding agency in the East Village introduced me to the possibility of a career in creative writing, though initially I pursued marketing and graphic design when I returned to Maine. My eventual transition to stay-at-home-mommy left me searching for a new creative outlet, and I began writing fiction. As time allowed (that is, as my stay-at-home-mommy job became less all-consuming) I took on freelance copywriting, editorial, and layout jobs. Currently I am a columnist and regular contributor for Maine Women Magazine, and I hope to add YA fiction author to my resume sometime in the next decade.

The Fluff

Things I devote non-writing time to include: running (in the woods), drinking coffee (at any hour), eating locally (cheese, please), treasure hunting (at thrift shops), worrying about climate change (not global warming), raising a daughter (she’s a tween!), exploring Maine (especially rural parts), and anything crafty (pass the hot glue gun).

The Work

I have written copy for publications, websites, brochures, resource guides, promotional pieces, and training materials for many companies, including:

• Maine Women Magazine – Portland, Maine
  Monthly HOME columnist and regular editorial contributor
• The Brand Collective – Auburn, Maine
  Freelance copywriter for multiple re-branding projects
• Polychrome Collective – Portland, Maine
  Freelance grant writer for non-profit organizations
• Birth Roots – Portland, Maine
  Contract layout designer and project manager for the annual Birth Roots Resource Guide
• SlickFish Studios – Portland, Maine
  Freelance copywriter, project manager, and design consultant for this creative Maine website design company.
• Management Research Group – Portland, Maine
  Freelance copywriter and layout designer for marketing initiatives and training resources
• RF Sales & Marketing – Portland, Maine
  Freelance copywriter
• Frawley Construction – Cape Elizabeth, Maine
  Freelance copywriter for marketing, print, and online materials
• Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine – Portland, Maine
  Former Director of Marketing & Public Relations

Links to Published Articles and Columns