Author
Writer
Editor
Copywriter
Proofreader
Humorist
Creator
Carrot Stick Publishing
Amy Hughes Hinerman
“A writer is someone who has taught his mind to misbehave.”
-Oscar Wilde
Hello! I'm Amy!
Let me take the stress of the written word from you. Do what you do best and leave this up to me.
I will make your words jump off the page in perfect form.
Books
Ads
Newsletters
Emails
Courses
Short stories
Flyers
Memoires
Social media posts
Landing pages
Websites
Articles
Listicles
Blogs
Case studies
Dissertations
Sales letters
Descriptions
Video scripts
...anything with words
Frustrated with writing? Give me a project, bullet points,
napkin notes...or just ideas, and I will:
Help you create
Help you educate
Help you sell
Entertain through words
Engage your readers
Make them want what you have
Make your readers laugh,
Make them think,
...or make them cry
Proofreading
Syntax
Repetition
Spelling
Grammar
Punctuation
Word choices
Check graphics
Paragraph and sentence length
Catch overlooked errors
...and save you from
complete and total
embarrassment!
Copy/Content/Editing
Tone change to conversational, one-on-one reader experience
Lighthearted to hysterical edits
Grab attention
Emotional responses from the reader
Inspire the want and need of your product or service
Use power words
Organize flow
Banish boring
Provide clarity
Delete ramblings
Research
Be influential
I can do a little or a lot. Just ask!
I’m a former monthly small newspaper humor columnist, as well as a business owner, writer, editor, proofreader,
marketing assistant, and activity book creator & publisher.
I have worked with clients worldwide and am a “Top Rated” Upwork freelancer with 100% job success.
I am honored to have been published with Chicken Soup for the Soul in 2021 and 2024, and coming up again in 2025!
Selling over 500 million copies worldwide, these record-setting books are distributed in over 100 countries
and translated into 40+ languages.
In 2008, it became the best-selling trade paperback series of all time.
They accept only 101 out of over 3,000-5,000 story submissions per issue.
2021 Honors Graduate
Scottsdale Community College
+ 26 certified writing and editing classes
About me
Amy Hinerman
including, among others:
American Writers & Artists Institute
Alan Sharpe
Shani Raja
Dave Fox
Rob Parnell
Tamsin Henderson
Article: The Wag Magazine
Spring 2023, page 24
Flying With Fido
Article: The Wag Magazine
Spring 2023, page 24
Flying With Fido
Examples
Copy snippet before & after edit
Sample real estate description
“It was really great working with Amy. She is a top-level copywriter,
very attentive, extremely responsive, and quick.
I would definitely recommend working with her!”
–Upwork client
"Amy did a great job. She was able to nail the conversational tone I was looking for
and was very quick to respond to any questions or comments I had.
Highly recommended."
-Upwork client
“Amy has been such a big help while writing my doctoral dissertation. She really takes her time and thoroughly goes through my document. She's very professional and gets back to me expeditiously. Amy and I had no prior relationship before she started editing for me. She was recommended by one of my professors. She has become one of my biggest advocates that is motivating me daily to push through this process. Amy has taken
the stress off of me because she will do anything you need her to do.
She researches your topic so that she becomes more knowledgeable on your subject.
This allows her to find more helpful resources to make sure your writing is going in the right direction.
I just love her and her energy. I highly recommend her.”
-Elaysha N. Wright
"The communication with Amy is amazing, she has a deep understanding of creative writing. She does the job quickly and invests everything she knows to bring a perfect result, she did everything to make me happy and she even worked more than agreed, I have been working with her for a second time and will surely work more"
-Upwork client
Testimonials
“Amy Hinerman’s dedication to refining and enhancing my article in Paradise Valley View News deserves commendation. She exhibited a commitment
to elevating my writing. Her adeptness at correcting spelling and punctuation while simultaneously preserving my voice and message is commendable.
Through her efforts, my content not only became grammatically polished but also gained a newfound clarity and eloquence.
Amy’s unwavering dedication to improving my work is truly praiseworthy.
I highly recommend Amy for any of your writing projects, and I know I will be asking her to help me again on a future project.”
-Ron Benninghoff, Hypnotherapist
"We had a great experience working with Amy. She is incredibly talented and is open to making any changes or adjustments. If you are looking for any humor
related content she is the one for you! She works quickly and in a very positive manner. We look forward to working with her again at a later time."
-Upwork client
“Amy is great! She edited a chapter of mine from a autobiographical book of monologues I'm working on.
She did a wonderful job and delivered the work in a timely manner. I highly recommend her."
-Upwork client
“I hired Amy to do a final proof of my soon to be published book. She was invaluable - she found many overlooked mistakes and inconsistencies. Plus, she was fast and reasonable and funny in her comments. I plan to use her to help me revamp my website and other media editing. After meeting with Amy, I felt more at ease in promoting my book on social media. She is knowledgeable and helped me break down my plans for promotion and book launch.
Amy is fun, has a great attitude and is so easy to work with. Working with her is a refreshing pleasure!”
-Kristina Coggins, author
“I never in my life thought I would write a book until one day at church a Prophetess spoke God’s word over me that I was to write my book. I knew I was not a writer,
but I knew I must try after receiving this word. Through the years with many stops and starts, I finished the story of my life’s journey. I had written
all of the chapters, but as I came to the finish line I knew I would need some expert advice in editing.
Through a friend I was referred to Amy Hughes Hinerman. Amy was a significant help with the details of chapter placements,
formatting the pages, helping to design the covers and editing. Amy did a terrific job recognizing who would be helped by this book,
taking my writings and bringing them to a beautiful conclusion to form my book.
Amy was an absolute pleasure to work with.”
-Marcia Bower, author
"Amy worked for me for three years helping to provide exposure to various in-person and online events that The 101 Referral Network held throughout each month. She was highly creative and successful at catching the attention of thousands of Facebook viewers. She also helped share videos from a talk show that I ran, spotlighting various business owners. and did an awesome job. I would highly recommend her skills and professionalism and would consider her an asset to anyone that hires her."
-Bryan Newman, President and Owner, The 101 Referral Network
“Amy did a great job providing copy on the tight deadline I gave her. I look forward to hiring her for future projects.”.
-Upwork client