Dena Harris...write for you - Freelance Writing and Corporate Communications for: Start-up to Mid-Size Businesses, Individuals, Speakers, Nonprofits

Client Comments

  • “Dena is one of our top writers. She’s fast, efficient, and the writer we know we can depend on if we have a tight deadline. We recommend her services to our clients…” - Marlene Goland, owner, Message on Hold Plus, Inc.

  • “Dena added immensely to the value of our website by taking technical copy and rephrasing it so it appealed to everyday people. She brought out key points that otherwise would have been overlooked and did an all-around great job for us.” - Dan Tucker, President, Business Machine Products, Inc.

  • “Patient, productive, and persistent... Dena helped me edit a winning book proposal and excels at helping me clearly communicate the passion I have for golf." …” – Andree Martin, LPGA Class A Professional recognized in the NY Times, CNN, USA Today, ABC and Golf Digest for her national contribution to the game of golf.

  • “I had 4 hours to pull together a brochure and was in a complete panic… Dena not only met our deadline, she gave us a brochure we love and are proud to display!” – Teresa Coe, Trinity Designs

  • “Dena did a wonderful job writing my infomercial. She went above and beyond the call of duty, suppling me with three samples (when our agreement was just for one) so I could choose the right fit for me. I respect and appreciate her knowledge of the written word and I thoroughly look forward to working with Dena on my next project.” - Faye Stone, the Organizing Coach

  • “Dena is a creative, client-focused writer who is a blast to work with. She listens to my vision and collaborates to create dynamic, emotionally intelligent copy. If you’ve ever had a hard time expressing the tender feelings in your heart, Dena can make them come alive with concise delivery! Thanks for all your support, Dena!” - Courtney Ragonesi, The Illustrious Group, www.ProduceMySeminar.com

Speeches

  • “Dena was great to work with!” - Lisa Hammond, CEO & Founder, Femail Creations

  • “Dena added measurably to my outline and made the speech a great success.” - Rick Libby, President, The Traveling Vineyard

  • “It was a motivator for me to do my best with the great speech that you wrote. You saved the day and I certainly do appreciate you for making me look good on paper. Thanks for the speech and I look forward to doing business with you again.” - Dr. Barbara Culp

  • “Great Job. Fast response. It has been my pleasure working with you.” - Marva Goldsmith, Marva Goldsmith & Associates, Inc.

  • “Dena was an absolute pleasure to work with. I am looking forward to working with her on many more projects. I would highly recommend her!!” - Joyce Persily, CEC, Progressive Life Coaching

Writing Workshops

  • “In under 3 weeks, I am now a COLUMNIST. And I learned exactly what to do from Dena Harris while attending a writer’s workshop at NSA University. I am very excited about the opportunity! Thanks, Dena, for making the process so simple.” - Shari Bowden www.idesigntraining.com

  • “Dena's Get Published! workshop is the finest writing class I've attended in two years. Packed with vital info for novices and veterans alike, Dena's contagious enthusiasm and must-have tips instilled the motivation and confidence necessary to accelerate my writing career. ” - Christopher Laney, Writer/Photographer, Blue Sky Byway

  • “Thanks so much for a GREAT workshop!! It was extremely informative and I left feeling inspired! ” - Kim Lee, Image Consultant, All About Image

  • “THANK YOU SO MUCH for the wonderful class on writing for magazines. Your wonderful ability to 'roll with the punches' as questions occurred speaks volumes insofar as both your flexibility and mastery of the subject matter... You are, without a doubt, one of the best teachers/speakers I've heard.” - Vickie Garland

  • “I have been a corporate trainer in the past and appreciate just how difficult it can be to deliver the material, stay on schedule and address the unique needs of any particular class. You did a wonderful job in balancing those challenges! Thank you for doing a professional and through job!” - Susan Vanhoy, CTS, V.P. of Operations, Dedicated PR

  • “If you’d stopped the Get Published! workshop after the first 15 minutes, I STILL would have felt I’d got my money’s worth. This was an unbelievable workshop in terms of fun and usefulness and I can’t begin to communicate what an incredible presenter you are. Call me anytime for a testimonial! ” - Brenda Shropshire, B.S, M.Ed, Healthy Solutionz

  • “Thank you for a practical and informative workshop. Your candid style/approach made it very comfortable to be open with questions and comments and not feel vulnerable. That always accelerates buy-in and learning.” - Cheryl Igou Communication Rules!

  • “Heard you did a fabulous job on Saturday [for the Writer Here! Write Now! class]. You are one of our OUTSTANDING teachers!” - Betsy Seale, Director of the Community Advancement through Lifelong Learning (CALL) program at UNC-G

Workshops on Public Speaking

  • “All writers could benefit from this workshop. While you may be able to write it, Dena will help you say it." - Maryjean Ballner, Cat Massage & Dog Massage books and videos

  • “Your presentation was terrific! Full of useful tips to make public speaking less painful for both the speaker and the audience.” - Susan Ewing, The Pembroke Welsh Corgi:Family Friend and Farmhand

  • “I came away with 4 ideas I used that weekend at the banquet. Your presentation was full of really practical advice and easy techniques that anyone could incorporate right away into what they do.” - Beth Adelman, Every Cat's Survival Guide to Living with a Neurotic Owner

  • “This workshop made me realize I can succeed in Public Speaking.” - Powerful Presentations for Women (2/17/05) workshop attendee

  • “I just wanted to let you know that I spoke to a group of 30 people this morning and--thanks to you and your tips--I did a great job! I was very confident and felt good about myself. And people told me I did great. Thanks for your class and your encouragement!” - Renee Woodard, Funeral Director

  • 'Networking was a great class and evidently you were just amazing. Client feedback: “I could listen to Dena all day.” “Dena was the best speaker we had.” “Dena, Dena, Dena...” Thank you for everything!' - Pamela Hampton-Garland, former New Choices Program Director

  • “I took one of your public speaking classes at GTCC about a year ago. I just wanted to give you an update. Since I took your class I have started a Shaklee business (health and wellness). Not long after I started my business, my upline asked me to speak to everyone about one of the products - I worked my nerve up and did it and everyone thought I did great. The next time I conducted about half of a meeting and last night I did an hour long nutrition presentation by myself! I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to teach and help people get over their fears. I feel like I can get on with my goals in life now. Take care - you make a difference in people's lives.” - Kim Wilson

  • “Our CALL CATLOG won the bronze award for the National Continuing Education Assoc. and the program itself won 1st place in the South. Instructors like Dena help us win! My last speech person had great credentials, but we could not get many students. Dena draws them in!” - Betsy Seale, Director of the Community Advancement through Lifelong Learning (CALL) program at UNC-G

HUMOR

Cat books:

  • “Another classic!!! What a gem!! I laughed until I cried then reread it so I could laugh all over again. What a treat for cat lovers everywhere!”

  • “Please be advised you have been added to my list of writers and correspondents whose work and e-mail I am not allowed to read before noon. It is really quite simple, my husband works nights, sleeps days, the house is small and when I am amused I laugh aloud…loudly. When that happens, my husband wakes up!”

  • “Laughed like hell….”

  • “Having been owned by three cats myself, I can relate to your stories and found myself laughing out loud, especially where your interaction with the spouse is concerned.”

  • “Hee hee hee hee -- this is great! I really don't have a fondness for cats in general (although I've been known to pet one or two...) but I would buy a collection of these stories.”

  • “The neat thing is you can identify with the stories.” - Judy, Animal Clinic Receptionist

  • “The cat ain't got the cream, you have. I salute you.”

  • “This is good stuff, girl! Funny, engaging and well written. I love your stuff!!!”

  • “I love your magazine, especially the "Funnybone" stories. Dena Harris is very funny.” - Letter to the editor of Cats & Kittens magazine from Annie, 11-years old

  • “I LOVED your book! I laughed so much, and you really captured MY cats' personalities! And you've never even met them -- how did you do it?!?” - Betsy Stowe, author of the award-winning CALICO TALES AND OTHERS, A Collection of Photographs and Verse

  • “This book is pure entertainment. A quick and fun read, it's absolutely delightful!” - Fran Wilson, CSU Bookstore (Ft. Collins, CO)

  • “I took Lessons In Stalking home and read half that night and only stopped because my husband was complaining I wouldn't shut the light out! I got up the next morning and finished your book in one sitting. The next night I worked I came in and started raving about this hilarious book about cats and their attitudes! I hope to see more of these type of books from you in the future. It made me laugh out loud from cover to cover.” - Sarah of Books N Things (Oxford, ME)

  • “Author Dena Harris fully understands that living with cats requires patience, understanding, love and humor. She tackles ordinary circumstances of normal cat behavior with her unique sense of humor, allowing cat-owners to realize that if their cat is dunking his toys in the water dish, laugh about it, don’t rush the animal to the vet. Her wit and humor keep you laughing as you turn the pages, reading about her everyday encounters with her cat. Insightful and sensitive this book is a must-have for any cat owner, and would be a welcome addition to a kitty basket for a new kitty guardian.” - Review in KittyBytes newsletter.

Pap Smear Essay

  • “This is the funniest thing I have read in ages. It is really well written, about such a delicate subject. Thanks for the giggle.”

  • “I have never responded to any author before (except Jodi Picoult) and I just had to because I was roaring when I read your article about the Pap smear. I feel like that every time I go to my gynecologist!! The screaming in the head is the most familiar to me. What we women go through!! Keep up the great writing!”