Mara Watts
Agriculture Writer, Editor & Digital marketer
I deliver bright ideas, growth-focused marketing strategies, engaging stories, and pristine copy for agriculture publications and brands!
Ways to work with Mara
Copywriting & branded content
Mara specializes in covering agriculture-focused topics including arboriculture (tree care), forestry, production agriculture, rural living, and homesteading.
She’s also written for non-toxic product brands, parenting publications, and janitorial services.
Editing & content strategy
Are you looking for a freelance editor or skilled strategist to bring a fresh set of eyes to your content?
Mara can help!
She offers editing, content strategy development, content audits, editorial planning, content calendar creation and management, and so much more!
Email Marketing
Email marketing and strategy is by far Mara’s favorite service she offers to brands and start-ups.
This offering is for you if you’d like someone knowledgeable and skilled to take on your email strategy development, copywriting, email management, and data analysis.
Testimonials from Mara’s clients:
— Kristen B.
Rethink:Rural
— Tiffany W.
Rayonier
“Mara has produced excellent articles for our publication. Her writing is polished, her pitches are relevant to our audience and she always delivers in a timely and professional manner. It’s not easy finding great writers who are reliable and consistently professional to deal with, but Mara fits the bill. I highly recommend her writing services.”
"For several years, Mara has been completing freelance writing projects for my company with consistent professionalism. She has a strong command of writing polished and, importantly, fun-to-read content. Among her projects for me were a large series of career profile pieces; business articles; and other various interviews…I highly recommend her as a writer and a great worker altogether.”
— Milly S.
ArborTIMES
— Cindy O.
Acreage Life
"I hired Mara as a freelance writer at ArborTIMES and was impressed by her attention to detail, work ethic, and adherence to deadlines. Smart, thoughtful, and enthusiastic, she made my job easier and was my go-to writer. Soon, some of these sources asked her if she would write for them (something I supported and encouraged). I definitely took notice. So when a new position for associate editor opened up at the publication, I knew she would be the best one for the job. She has not disappointed since. She has come up with thoughtful marketing strategies, pitches in on whatever is needed, and is a pure joy to work with.”
"I had the privilege of working with Mara as one of my freelance writers while I worked at Acreage Life. She was one of my strongest writers, always delivered on time if not before and I had to do very little editing of her copy. She remains uppermost in my mind as a journalist that takes exceptional pride in her work, delivers copy that is insightful and interesting (even on mundane topics such as tariffs or soybeans but were equally important to our farmer readership) and most importantly, responsive and a delight to work with. Anyone looking for a freelance writer would be lucky to have her in their stable. I wholeheartedly recommend Mara for any of your writing needs.”