Steve Maurer Freelance Writing

Industrial copywriting and content marketing - manufacturing, machinery, electrical and safety fields

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Industrial Copywriter – Who, What and Why

Thanks for your interest in my industrial B2B copywriting services. This is a brief and friendly bio/fact sheet.

It’s safe to say I pretty much grew up with a hammer, wrench or some kind of tool in my hands. Dad tinkered with everything and he passed that gene on to me. The computer keyboard is my tool of choice these days, creating content marketing and copywriting products that help my clients succeed.

Industrial Background Basics

I’ve worked as a maintenance mechanic and an Arkansas-licensed industrial maintenance electrician for over 30 years. I’ve held an Arkansas boiler operator license since 1985. Before that, I was an appliance repairman, and also owned and operated a commercial cleaning service.

As mentioned, I’ve been around tools and machinery all my life. And in the industrial environment, that also meant I worked as an instructor for industrial safety procedures such as:

  • Lockout/Tagout, electrical safety
  • Haz-Mat, Incipient Fire Force and fire extinguisher use
  • Confined space entry
  • Respirator/SCBA /Fall Protection equipment care, use and inspection

Developing training materials for these areas was part of my job as well. Because of that, I’m quite familiar with all the standards organizations like OSHA, NEC®, NIOSH, ASTM, ANSI, and CSA. And let’s not forget the ASME and NFPA®.

Copywriting Career Highlights

Just like my work experience taught me, I knew that getting the proper training was crucial for my copywriting success — and more importantly — for the success of my clients. Since 2010, I’ve diligently studied the craft of copywriting and content marketing through American Writers & Artists, Inc. (AWAI).

They’re based in Delray Beach, Florida, and have been successfully training copywriters since 1997. The programs I’ve studied (and continue to study to stay up-to-date on current trends) are mainly in the business-to-business (B2B) category.

Some of the copy and content formats I’ve studied and/or written are:

  • Email copy for lead generation, sales, and education
  • Press releases, corporate blogs/articles/newsletters, case studies, and white papers
  • Placed articles for trade publications (usually ghost-written)
  • Website copy and content, with extensive training on search engine optimization (SEO)
  • Lead generation letters and web copy, as well as product and service brochures, and how-to articles
  • Social media content and management
Steve the industrial copywriter leaning on the gate
Your copy needs to give you a friendly, but authoritative voice.

The Associated Press Stylebook is my bible for punctuation, grammar, and technical copy-related writing mechanics. However, if a company has their own stylebook, I follow those guidelines. As for “voice,” my default is authoritative, yet friendly. The voice that presents you – my client – as a likeable expert.

That said, I’m a member of that rare breed called “chameleon copywriters.” I can match your desired voice, whatever it might be. I do that by studying your web copy and business documentation carefully.

For the best results, though, it’s often wise to speak the native language of your “tribe” — your intended market or ideal customer.

I know that language well because … I’ve been that ideal customer. I can help you reach out to them.

A few of my past and current clients include MSA Safety, ElectricSmarts Network, Swivelpole™, AUTOCAR®, CalBrite®, Hubbell, various agencies, and of course, my copy and content training mentors at AWAI.

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Steve Maurer
Industrial copywriter
steve@maurer-copywriting.com
Fayetteville, Arkansas USA
Give me a call at +1.479.304.1086 or use my contact form to start the conversation.

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About That Copy Guy

I’m a professional, freelance business writer, specializing in content marketing; content that engages readers and promotes my clients as credible, reliable and trustworthy.

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A Terrific Writer to Work With

Steve is a terrific writer to work with - timely, thorough, enthusiastic, and a genuine pleasure to hire. His writing is conversational and informative - exactly what we need on the web today. I'm privileged to consider him part of my writing team!
Mindy McHorse
Executive Editor for Barefoot Writer Magazine, Copywriter/Consultant/Author

A Responsible Professional

"Steve Maurer is a well-trained copywriter who provides excellent content and works 110% to give clients what they want, when they want it. If you are looking for a responsible professional who provides results, call Steve."
Melanie Rembrandt
BtoB Content Strategist and PR Consultant,
Rembrandt Communications®, LLC

Friendly, Down to Earth. Like an old friend

When we first started blogging, we were struggling to get our blog posts completed efficiently. Steve helped us get our thoughts organized and on paper and also made recommendations as to how we could improve our lead magnet and website in general.

Steve has a special gift for making dry subject matter interesting and easy to consume – and that’s not an easy thing to do. He’s friendly, down to earth and very easy to work with. After five minutes talking with him you’ll feel like you’ve been old friends for years. Don’t hesitate to call him. Great guy.

Kathy Oken
Co-Owner, The Oken Company

Professional, Easy to Work With

Steve contributes to the Uberflip Blog on an ongoing basis and is exactly what you want in a freelance writer, and more. Not only is he an expert in his field and an engaging writer (his pieces are always hits with our audience), he’s a complete professional and so easy to work with.

He routinely beats deadlines and approaches his work with a genuine enthusiasm – I always know I’m going to get great results.
Hayley Mullen
Former Community Manager at Uberflip

Detail Oriented – One of the Team

The Data Rescue Center/Prosoft Engineering Recommendation
Steve wrote quality, in-depth technical content for our blogs and website for several years. He has an extensive technical background and has been able to learn about our products and company very quickly.

With that he has been able to provide us with great content as if he were an actual in-house employee. Steve has strong writing skills, great grammar, quick turn around and pays attention to details.

I would highly recommend him.
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