Shawn K. Carpenter (Mihko Askiweno)

Writing that moves people and brings your vision to life

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Email

How many people do you know that have hundreds - or even thousands - of emails still in their inbox, unread or even unopened? Your prospects detest junk - but the products or services you offer aren't junk. So how do you get through to people? When you hire me, I’ll write engaging emails that jump out from the rabble, giving you and your ideal customers the opportunity to have what you both want: each other. 

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Email They'll Look Forward to Reading

You’re unique. But... so is your competition! You've been writing email campaigns, building your lists... but are your emails being read? When you hire me, I'll give everyone on your email list not only something to read but something that inspires them to take action. I'll write emails that capture your brand and voice, engage your target audience. and have decisive calls to action. I'll optimize your subject line to achieve high open rates and will write copy that will improve your click-through-rates. The fee is per email (starting package of 10). Contact me today to start your next campaign!

Buy for $100

Copywriting

Looking for a wordsmith to revamp your website? Need help writing copy for your next email campaign? You can leave it to me. I’ll work with you to understand your vision, the goals for your project and the needs and desires of your ideal customers. I’ll help make your next project a success!

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Copywriting That Compels

What do you want? You have seven seconds. That's about how long you have to grab their attention. Your target market. Your tribe. Every blog post, every web page, every ad you run must hit home. It needs to inspire your audience. It needs to resonate with them. It needs to speak to a "pain" point they have and offer the solution for which they have been looking. It's essential that everything you have written for you captures your vision and voice in a way that gets your prospect to take action. That may be opting into your newsletter, filling in their information on your landing page, or calling you directly. When you hire me to write copy, I will make sure your copy stands out, helps to acquire new customers and engage your existing ones, uses compelling CTAs (calls to action), and showcases your brand and voice. The fee is my hourly rate. Fees can also be calculated based on the project or word count. Please feel free to contact me for more info!

Buy for $50

Blog posts

Would you like to be recognized as an expert in your industry? My job is to help that happen. I will make sure to understand your customers, their pain and pleasure points, and how to present your solution in a way that speaks to them. Then, I'll deliver captivating blog posts that position you as the authority - and that inspires your audience to make your product or service their next pertinent purchase.

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Engaging Blog Posts

Give your business a voice. Specifically, give it your unique voice. Bring your vision to life as you share your expertise, services and perspectives on a platform from which others can benefit and enjoy. Connect with your tribe as you rank higher in search engines. Bring exciting new content to your website and stand out as the authority in your industry! I will write high-quality, creative blog posts for your brand. I'll capture your vision and voice in a way that speaks to the needs and desires of your target audience and offers your product or service as their solution. The fee covers a package of 2 bi-weekly blog posts/month of 500 - 1,500 words each. Includes up to two revisions, research (if applicable), and two 30-minute video interviews per month. Contact me today to get started!

Buy for $500

Web copy

Do you need to breathe new life into your entire website? Or are there a few pages that need tweaking? Regardless, I’ll work with you to understand your ideal customers, your product or service, and what makes you distinct as a brand. Then I’ll deliver copy that makes your site stand out as professional, compelling, and profitable! 

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Effective, Efficient Web Copy

Writing evocative website content is an art form that requires a balance of conciseness and affability. Guests to your website need to be excited by your content. They should also find it to be a simple and enjoyable read. They should feel like they received value and benefited from having read it and should be prompted to take action. That's where I can help. I will create engaging content for your website, with emphasis on your brand or product's USPs, keywords for SEO to help you rank higher on Google, and calls to action (CTA's). The content for your site will reflect your vision and voice to your ideal customers - your tribe - in a way that addresses their pain points and offers your product or service as their solution. I can write all content from scratch or update your existing content. The fee covers up to 7 web pages, up to 1000 words/page. Contact me to get started!

Buy for $1500

Ebooks and white papers

Do you have a compelling book idea? When I write for you - whether it's an ebook, a self-help book or novel - my role is to bring your ideas to life! If you hire me as a ghostwriter, as the name suggests, I'm a ghost behind your work! I will share your voice and deliver your message in a way your audience will get; and your work is published and posted as yours. Once the project is finished, it’s like I never existed.  

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N​ovels and print books

Do you have a compelling book idea but don't have the ability or time to write it? Conversely, are you in need of more leads for your business? Looking to attract your ideal customer? A book is a great way to demonstrate your prowess. And that's where I come in! Contracts are negotiated on an individual basis and depend on the length of the book. For a book of 60,000 to 90,000 words, the minimum fee is $30,000, payable as follows: 15% on signing (the $4,500 fee paid when you click the button below); 10% on delivery of detailed outline; 25% on delivery of the first draft of one chapter; 25% on delivery of the first draft of the entire manuscript; and 25% on delivery of revised manuscript. Contact me to discuss your next project!

Buy for $4500
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Ebooks That Build Your Brand

Are you in need of more traffic for your business? Would you like to expand your audience? An ebook is a great way to quickly position yourself as an expert. And I can help! While I can write shorter ebooks (2,000-2,500 words) for you, a standard count for a nonfiction ebook is about 10,000 words. The average fiction book is about 80,000 to 100,000 words. Contracts are negotiated on an individual basis and depend on the length of the book. For a standard nonfiction ebook, the fee is $3,000, payable as follows: 15% on signing (the $450 fee paid when you click the button below); 10% on delivery of detailed outline; 25% on delivery of the first draft of one chapter; 25% on delivery of the first draft of the entire manuscript; and 25% on delivery of revised manuscript. Market your ebook with confidence knowing that your message and voice are being delivered in a way that is engaging and makes for an enjoyable read! Contact me to discuss your project!

Buy for $450

Press releases

Are you doing something new in your business or for your brand? If you want to get noticed, you need to do something noteworthy. Whether you’re launching a new product or service, or making a major brand pivot, I’ll craft a press release for you that will make people pay attention!

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Captivating Press Releases

Are press releases a thing of the past? C​an you and your business benefit from running them? It depends. When you submit a press release to online distributors for a couple of backlinks to your website, it’s not helpful. However, if you have something significant to introduce, a press release can create intrigue, help you to spread your message, keep your audience current, and produce a buzz. In fact, you could potentially even expand your audience (and, yeah, you can get some backlinks out of it). Who knows, your message could even go viral! So... what’s new for you and your business presently? Are you doing a program launch? Have you added new services? I’ll craft a press release for you that will make people pay attention! The fee is my hourly rate. Rates can also be calculated based on word count or project. Please contact me and let's chat!

Buy for $50

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