Where Ideas Find Direction

Your go-to consultant for writing, editing, and operations.

Helping you and your organization with strategic writing, thoughtful editing, and thorough operational support.

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Writing

From SEO blog posts to support articles, I write content that's clear and built to perform. Need help planning it out? I do content strategy, too.

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Editing

Got a draft that's almost there?
I help with websites, blog posts, and books—tightening the message, cleaning up the structure, and making it sounds like you.

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Operations

Need help making things run smoother? I bring operational thinking to creative and business work: mapping out workflows, optimizing processes, and ensuring nothing’s missed.

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Working With Ink Trail

The Full Picture

I write, edit, and wrangle operations — sometimes all in the same week. I have experience across content, editorial, and project management, which means I can meet you where you are and help you get where you're going.

Work That Matters

I do my best work with people who give a damn. Nonprofits, wellness brands, and mission-driven businesses—if you're trying to shift an industry, spark change, or solve real problems, let’s chat.

Whatever You Need

SEO content, book editing, blog writing, workflow design — I've worked across a lot of formats for many different people. I'm good at figuring things out, filling in gaps, and making sure nothing gets dropped.

A Real Collaboration

I ask questions, give honest feedback, and stay flexible throughout the process. Whatever our rhythm looks like, I’ll show up to it consistently.

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Don’t Take Our Word for It

  • "Chrissy was my star beta reader for Able to Be Otherwise. They provided thorough, thoughtful, and pointed feedback that improved my writing in tangible ways. With attention to detail, she pointed out inconsistencies in tone, timeline, and biographical details, strengthening the structure of my book. Encouraging and probing, Chrissy asked the questions I needed to answer to bring my story to life. I was only ever encouraged and excited to dig deeper. I cannot recommend her enough!"

    — Anna Lenaker, Author of Able to Be Otherwise

  • "Chrissy has been a reliable freelancer for the University of Minnesota Press for some time. She is reliable, detail-oriented, and accurate in her work, and has proven a vital resource."

    — Mike Stoffel, Managing Editor, Scholarly Books

  • "Chrissy has provided me with feedback in a warm way that promoted growth, self-reliance, and better writing. She was always willing to talk through challenging concepts, and I left those conversations feeling more confident in my skills. Would recommend her to anyone!"

    — Olivia Winward, Health Coach

  • "I’ve witnessed Chrissy Holm be a valuable asset to writers and corporate clients alike. She comes prepared, researches the best craft moves across genres, and offers thoughtful feedback for as long as needed to support understanding. Her active listening skills are among the best I’ve seen in 20 years in the field—and she’s a genuinely enjoyable person to work with."

    — Jodi McLain Richards, Editor, Writer, & Communications Professional

Clients & Collaborations

  • University of Minnesota Press logo with black and white design.
  • Text reading 'Project Healthy Minds' on a lime green background.
  • Wellos logo with a circular design featuring overlapping loops
  • RVH Health logo on a blue background.
  • Mayfly Book Design and Publishing Services logo with an open book icon.
  • The word 'PILLAR' followed by the number '4' with stylized geometric shapes and lines.
  • Logo for RALLY with black and orange colors.
  • Logo for Alongside You Operations LLC with blue text and gray lines
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Who’s Behind Ink Trail?

Writer, Editor, Ops Nerd, Award-Winning Author

I help business owners, brands, publishers, and mission-driven teams get their words into the world — and keep the work moving once they do. I care about impact, collaboration, and content that actually means something.

About Chrissy
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Finding Sunlight

Chrissy’s coming-of-age memoir about love within the wreckage of purity culture.

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Let’s create something together!

Have a project in mind or just want to see if we'd be a good fit? I'd love to hear from you.

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