Featured Work
Covering various topics helps keep my work interesting, exciting, and challenging. But I have a few sweet spots and areas I can write in as a subject matter expert. I love writing about the career world, whether that's a piece on developing leadership skills, effectively setting goals, or integrating your career into your life meaningfully. And I'm slightly obsessed with time management and productivity tips because time is the only thing we can never get back, so we might as well make the most of it, right?
I was a subcontractor for various freelance writers in the project management and software spaces (and unfortunately, you can't see that work, but know that it helped me practice!) I've collaborated with technology and software companies like G2 and Clockwise and have written career-related features for The Everygirl, Babes Who Hustle, and more. You might also see my name appear in other writers' pieces on Zapier and Trello (which is pretty neat if I say so myself).
Below are some of my favorite pieces I've written to give you a taste of my writing style and content. You can find more of my work in my full portfolio on Authory.
Customer Marketing
7 Tips & Tools to Manage Your Time as a Freelancer | Clockwise
Onboarding
More Than a Job: The Underlying Reasons Women Stay in Positions
Overcome Parkinson's Law to Get More Done in Less Time | Clockwise
The Benefits of a Four Day Work Week | Clockwise
6 Ways To Wrap Up at Work Before the Holidays (and Set Yourself Up for a Successful New Year)
Try This Instead: 10 Ways to Be More Confident at Work
Choosing Career Trajectories Based on Growth
How to Maximize Your Time with the Pomodoro Technique
How To Build A New Routine When Your Lifestyle Unexpectedly Changes
Lifestyle Clips
As an added bonus, here are a few of my favorite lifestyle pieces I've written. Enjoy!
13 things you should never do on an airplane, according to flight attendants
Here's what the professionals said.
Your ultimate travel guide for visiting Denver
At 5,280 feet above sea level, Denver, Colorado, offers a variety of activities for visitors amid its gorgeous landscapes and bustling downtown.
An expert in color psychology details how 5 bedroom shades can positively affect your mood
This article is part of The Well-Designed Life, a series about optimizing your well-being through spatial design.
These 12 Kauai Wedding Venues Are Truly Breathtaking
The island of Kauai, also known as the Garden Isle, is a tropical paradise filled with natural beauty, magnificent beaches, native plants and wildlife—and some truly spectacular Kauai wedding venues. Sitting northwest of Oahu, the island of Kauai is the second-oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands and is home to Waimea Canyon State Park and the Na Pali Coast State Park. Not to mention the heavenly Hanalei Bay makes for incredible scenery.
Features
Here are some of the pieces I've been featured or quoted in.
Gratitude Plus Leader, Alyssa Towns — Gratitude Plus
I suppose I fell into the wellness world, not necessarily by choice (but I'm so grateful I did!) In 2015, I unexpectedly lost one set of my grandparents, ten weeks apart from one another. My grandmother and grandfather were in their early/mid-sixties, and grief shook my world. My only living grandfather passed away from esophageal cancer in April of this year at age 64. Why do their ages matter? I've thought long and hard about the kind of life I w
How to write a HARO pitch by Melissa King
"You have a higher likelihood of being featured if your initial reply contains answers to the questions in the query. I will follow up with you if I have any questions about your response or need more details. Please do not pitch individuals for interviews."
The Clever Week #032
How To Create A Supportive Company Culture That Isn’t Just For Looks by Kat Boogaard
Meet Alyssa Towns | Freelance Writer & Content Creator
Hi Alyssa, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Growing up, I was never a risk-taker. The mere idea of taking risks and stepping outside my comfort zone was a concept I was unwilling to explore. I enjoyed operating and, more specifically, excelling within the confined bounds of my comfort zone. After college, I worked at a desk job that I loved but felt unchallenged by. For the first