A Little Peek Behind the Scenes with Angela Todd, Archivist Extraordinaire


Hi Reader,

Greetings, my fellow beach bunny —

I’m excited to share a peek behind the scenes of a recent writing collaboration with Angela Todd — archivist, historian, and activist dedicated to bringing women’s stories into the spotlight.

The challenge was clear: how to balance Angela’s deeply academic work with copy that clearly shows its value and impact. After seeing my draft, Angela said something that truly moved me:
“Your copy convinced me of my own worth.”

That says it all. Together, we transformed her initial, fact-heavy drafts into clear, compelling writing that honors both the romance of family history and the powerful mission to rewrite history through women’s archives.

This kind of collaboration — turning complexity into clarity without losing heart — is why I love what I do.

The finished site is coming soon, but if your draft feels flat or disconnected from your vision, you know where to find me.

Best,

P.S. I’m always down to chat about your writing projects — simply hit reply!

Judi 411 | Judi Harrington

Paralegal and financial pro turned copywriter bringing boring topics to life, serving as the Resident Writing Expert for realtors, attorneys, and financial pros. Check out my emails below and enter your email address to get my freebie, "5 Ways to Make Your Copy UN-Boring"

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