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Writing and content direction for businesses and school applicants.

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A woman with long hair, glasses on her head, wearing a purple top and earrings, smiling in front of a pink background with a colorful circular border.

Hi. I’m Ann.

Businesses, professionals, and school applicants work with me to stand out with personality and clarity.

Results are achieved through:

  • Copywriting, ghostwriting, and newsletters

  • Strategic websites, social media direction, & content calendars

  • Keynote speeches, press releases, & event planning

  • Essays, recommendation request packets, & supplemental admissions materials

Schedule a complimentary call with me. We'll discuss your project and see if working together is a fit.

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Services

Based in Nashville.

Schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation call today.

  • Leadership demands a lot of you.

    You know relationships and reputation are a major component of your success, yet thought leadership has taken a backseat to the day-to-day of running your business.

    Executive content can be simple with minimal time commitment on your part. Let’s talk about the process.

    CLICK HERE to schedule a free 30-minute call.

  • You’re an expert.

    You’ve got a lot to say and an audience to benefit. Because creating content takes you away from the work you do best, it doesn’t get done.

    Staying top of mind can be stress-free. Let’s discuss how busy CEOs put fresh content on autopilot - and the growth that happens as a result.

    CLICK HERE to schedule a free 30-minute call.

  • Wishing for a website?

    Most people don’t need websites that cost $10K (or more), plus ongoing maintenance fees.

    A clean, effective, user-friendly site builds trust and legitimacy that can make or break the sale. Let’s talk about it.

    CLICK HERE to schedule a free 30-minute call.

  • Gimme that tight deadline.

    Maybe you’re itching to create a short campaign, a simple website, or punch-up some copy. These small projects don’t have to stand between you and your goals.

    Let’s talk about the quick fix you’d like to see done in about a week.

    CLICK HERE to schedule a free 30-minute call.

  • “Welcome to Your Dream School!”

    On Admissions Day, you’ll want to know you gave your child’s application everything you had. As mother to three students in Nashville private schools, I know the process is not for the faint of heart.

    Together, we can craft your family’s story in a way that is real, compelling, and unforgettable. Let’s talk about it.

    CLICK HERE to schedule a free 30-minute call.

  • It’s decidedly twisted.

    In a marketplace that becomes more competitive every year, imagine being asked to write something, in only 600 words, that makes you known and loved by a stranger.

    Oof.

    It’s a challenge, but your child is up for the task. Let’s discuss how I can coach your college-bound kid to complete an essay they’ll be excited to submit.

    CLICK HERE to schedule a free 30-minute call.

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  • KDF Energie website homepage with logo, large green text 'Powering Nashville', a description of electrical services, and a green button labeled 'Request a Quote' over a cozy interior with windows and warm lighting.

    Website Design

  • A fresh vegetable Thai salad with red peppers, greens, and bean sprouts, placed on a wooden surface with a blue and white striped cloth and a golden spoon. Overlaid text reads "The Date with the Three-Hour Salad"

    Newsletter Publishing

  • Comedy event featuring screenwriter Aaron Vaccaro and a laughing audience

    Event Producing

  • A smiling group at a nonprofit fundraiser seated around a long table with plates of food, drinks, and a centerpiece. In the background, a projector screen displays the text 'Marymount in May' for Camp Marymount's gala and auction outside Nashville.

    Event Marketing

  • An athletic boy in baseball uniform, wearing a blue cap and jersey, practicing batting in a park in Los Angeles. Boy is swinging a baseball bat toward a pitching screen surrounded by scattered baseballs on the grass. Photo by Jean Fruth.

    Athlete Promotion

  • Hand-drawn logo by Chicago-based artist Scott Johnson in street style that says "Zephyrs Cooperstown 2022" with a baseball in the center

    Sports Team Merch

  • Screenwriter Ann Shrake sits in director's chair on the set of the Ghost Whisperer episode she wrote with Vivian Lee. The show starred Jennifer Love Hewitt.

    TV Screenwriting

  • Comedy fundraiser poster with title "Don't Pump and Drive" for YWCA Santa Monica Preschool. Breastmilk splatters from laughing woman onto policeman.

    Event Producing

  • Fundraising campaign poster for Camp Marymount Glory Days campaign. Sketch of Lever Lake in background, Logo that says, "A Celebration of Marymount Alumni."

    Campaign Management

  • Logo design for Santa Monica Zephyrs baseball team featuring a train over a baseball and the letter Z. Colors are dark blue, teal, and white.

    Sports Branding

  • Sponsor pitch deck for Camp Marymount MOSS golf tournament. Golfer stands next to bag, vintage design.

    Sponsor Pitch Deck

  • Logos of various sponsors for sponsor recognition, including parishes for the Catholic Diocese of Nashville, Saint Cecilia Academy, Father Ryan, Edley's Bar-B-Que, and Hunt Brothers Pizza.

    Sponsor Recognition

  • Trade show booth for Minneapolis-based IT company Tech Guru at an accounting conference. Backdrop says, "We are your CPA Tech Department."

    Trade Show Marketing

  • Logo design for AngelMama featuring light pink and red lettering and a yellow halo over the letter "g."

    Custom Branding

  • 4th Annual Big Comedy Night event poster for the YWCA Santa Monica Preschool. Image of woman laughing to the point of tears.

    Event Producing

  • Newsletter heading following a development event for St. Mark School in Venice, CA, with headline that reads, "Roarin' Morning a Roaring Success." Smiling students, grandparents, and special friends.

    Development Event Planning

  • Dark haired female DJ spins records at a Flok corporate retreat in Austin

    Event Planning

  • Corporate teams smile after competing in an Amazing Race style event during a Flok corporate retreat

    Corporate Retreat Planning

  • AARP booth at CMA Fest 2025 featuring a woman playing guitar with a photo booth behind her. The stage features red lights and branding and AARP signup information

    Experiential Marketing

  • Bar graph of 18,000 steps logged on a typical event planner day

    Event Planning Step Count

  • Collage of nine images of a TN camp, a horse, Santa Claus with a bouquet, a camper trailer, a sign reading 'Why Work at Camp Marymount?', a fireplace, a wooded area with a cabin, a girl holding a heart-shaped rock, and two people sitting on a porch.

    Editorial Planning

About

Ann Shrake

Television, comedy, and business marketing are the foundation of Ann Shrake’s professional writing career. The entrepreneurial lessons and sheer fun she has absorbed from those industries are peppered into every client collaboration.

Clients hire Ann to elevate positioning, messaging, visibility, or public presence. What still shines brightest in an AI world is work made great through blood, sweat, and multiple marked-up drafts.

You bring the vision. Ann will bring the pencil.

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  • Content & Marketing Direction

    “Ann was an immensely valuable marketing partner who helped us transform our brand into an accounting-firm-focused IT firm. She is great to work with, is incredibly creative, and we simply would not be where we are today without her contributions.”

    Daniel Moshe

    CEO, Tech Guru

  • Website Design

    "Ann built my website from scratch, and it's been a great source of leverage to win project bids. Ann was easy to work with, responsive, and fast with turnaround."

    Ernst Müller
    Owner, KDF Energie

  • Fundraising

    "Our organization’s total YoY net donations increased by 63%. Our fundraiser gala has never seen this kind of growth. Ann's work proved critical to the success of our nonprofit."

    Tina Sevier McRae

    President, Board of Trustees, Camp Marymount

  • School Admissions

    "I manage projects worth millions, but writing is not my thing. Working with Ann on my son's high school application questions helped me articulate what we offer as a family and what makes our son unique.

    Being admitted to the school was a very happy moment for all of us. Any parent who wants to take their best shot at admission to a selective private school would benefit from working with Ann."

    Parent

    Ensworth High School, Class of 2030

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