You have a story, I have the words. Let's team up and make some magic.
About Me
My Background
My love of writing began in 1987. My parents gifted me with my first diary, and my love affair with words was born.
In school, I always scored well in my English and writing classes. I must admit -- I am privileged to have the muses with me so often.
In terms of my education, I received my B.A. in Interdisciplinary Humanities from Florida State University, I hold a Graduate Museum Studies Certificate from the University of Cincinnati, and a Master's in Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida.
My career has been tremendously creative and rewarding. I have had the pleasure of working with art galleries, museums, and a university. No matter where I worked, whether it was a privately-owned company or a nonprofit organization, I always found myself in charge of crafting the perfect words.
And I loved it.
When I stepped out of my last public relations job to become an Army wife for seven years, I began writing helpful articles about world travel and military life. In an instant, my work was featured on-air with AFN Wiesbaden in Germany, and I was picked up by Army WIfe 101 as the site's lead writer.
Since then, doors have opened continuously, and I am loving the thrill of this adventure! In addition to telling my own story, I now help others tell theirs. I team up with with individuals and brands to creatively craft content while they actively build upon their vision.
If you need it, I can write it. Leave the words to me.
Contact me: jackie.toops@gmail.com
My Writing
Although I love words, let's talk numbers for a moment. I have:
- Been published over 325 times in print and online.
- My articles have been featured on Army Wife 101, NextGen Milspouse, We Are the Mighty, Military.com, SoFluential Media, Wall Street International Magazine, Families Go Travel, and HomeAway, just to name a few.
- I've ghostwritten 17 books.
- I've conducted over 50 live video interviews.
- If you also like to write and need fresh eyes, I'm happy to edit for you.
- I can help with your writing needs to include copywriting of press releases, e-blasts, speeches, promotional materials, website content, ghostwriting, and more.
- Please inquire at jackie.toops@gmail.com.
My Interviews
As an extrovert, I feed off of social interaction. I love blending my moments of quiet writing with live, virtual interviews.
- I got my start being interviewed live on the radio with the Armed Forces Network in Wiesbaden, Germany.
- I've been interviewed as a guest on the following podcasts: American Snippets, Mimosas in the Morning from Military Home Base, and the MilHousing Nation Podcast.
- I have represented Army Wife 101 , Veterans Rideshare, Inc., and Military Saves by conducting Facebook Live interviews of those in the military and veteran communities.
- My body of work is rapidly growing with increased connections and a demand for video content -- stay tuned for more!
- My interviews can be viewed online: www.youtube.com/jackietoops