About Me
I got my start as a reporter with my hometown newspaper while I was still in high school, and have served as a writer and editor for various publications and organizations.
I’ve covered high school sports, supervised editorial staffs, penned op-eds for daily newspapers, written website copy for small businesses, and created marketing content for universities, healthcare facilities, technology companies, and nonprofits.
I place the same level of importance on crafting a single tweet as I do editing a full manuscript, and take pride in helping organizations build audiences and achieve their business goals.
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Some Nice Words from Some Nice Folks
“If you have any content needs, you should reach out to Bill Colrus. A pro if there ever was one. The best, really.”
— David Martin, Heed PR
“Bill has been one of my go-to freelancers for many years (and clients) with content creation and campaign idea generation. I’ve never worked with anyone who is able to generate so many unique, high-quality ideas at a moment's notice.”
— CRAIG RAY, Craig Ray Marketing
“Our team utilizes Bill Colrus as our content writer. He’s the bee’s knees.
— NATE JOHNSON, LEVEL 2d
“I love how easy Bill makes my job. He brings fresh ideas to the table, executes on those ideas, and creates highly engaging, valuable content.”
– Kenneth Burke, TEXT REQUEST
“Bill is a rare find — an editor who takes his job, but not himself, seriously. He uses his words carefully, both in his writing and in the way he offers constructive feedback to writers. And he does it in a friendly, nonthreatening way. That is all accomplished while meeting deadline, even while in the midst of the occasional crisis.”
— ANGELA TANT, THE PULSE
“Bill’s editorship resulted in the best years that The Pulse has had since its inception. His vision of what an alternative news weekly should offer its community led to the paper becoming a vital destination for readers.”
— JOE LANCE, TENNESSEE TICKET
As a freelancer, you never know what to expect when working with a new editor…Fortunately, working with Bill was as lovely of an experience as one could wish for. His edits did nothing but make my copy clearer. He was open to pitches for stories both creative and by-the-book. He was accessible and patient, and it was nothing but a pleasure writing for him.”
— CARi GERVIN, THE DOG & PONY SHOW
“Bill was our fearless leader on the social media team. Bill helped develop plans to help our clients’ brands tap into the power of social media to expand their reach, strengthen their community, and know their customers better.”