The Whew, and then the WOW! The Whew Tuesday, Feb. 8, 8:15 p.m. — first vote count showed Seattle Public Schools two levy measures passing with more than 70% approval. I was relieved and thrilled because we just didn’t know how voters would respond after 2 years of pandemic protocols including remote school, masking, and...Read More

It’s been an astounding two years since I first posted in February 2020. That post celebrated 15 years of Write as Rain and a move to focus on school district clients. I had plans! And then we moved into the “because COVID-19” world. Schools shut down. Superintendents and communications teams had more things to do...Read More

If you’re ready to work for yourself, whether as a freelancer, contractor or small business owner, you have likely learned about branding and marketing, building a customer “funnel,” and considered how you will do your bookkeeping. But here some things I wish someone had told me when I started. 1. Define your work space. Many...Read More

In 2020, Write as Rain Communications celebrates 15 years in business. These are my thoughts. 15 years. Seriously, 15 years! It’s sometimes difficult to believe I’ve been in business as Write as Rain Communications for 15 years in February 2020. This wasn’t a path I thought I’d follow. Trading in a steady paycheck and benefits—health...Read More