Michael Hoppal

Writer :: Designer :: Awesomer

michael@hoppal.com :: (303)514-7257

• Background
• Services & Skills
• Writing Samples
• Things I Love
• Designs
• Education
• Blog ::

Background

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I am a freelance writer and blogger with a history in website development. On my free time, I belly dance. My interests do tend to change over time, so I have also been an English major, a personal assistant, a home organizer, and a lawyer-in-wait. Because of these varied (if not transitory) interests and studies, I have a lot of basic knowledge about a lot of subjects.

I have been operating my own businesses since I was 18, starting with my husband's and my former pet project, MNP Hoppal: a company dedicated to helping small businesses with website development and marketing services.

As an enthusiastic and energetic child of the Internet, I have a lot of projects going on at any one time. Right now:

• A content store through article broker Constant Content
• A blog about balanced living
• A revenue sharing writing gig on Wizzley

In addition to my personal projects, I am currently helping my colleague to finish content and launch his new telecommunications business, Keobi. I am also working on designing a website for and launching the freelance career of my husband, Pete Hoppal, who is a public relations and media specialist.

Services & Skills

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As a general rule, I write. I am a writer. This includes:

• Articles. Guides.
• Blog posts. Social media updates.
• Static website content, like about pages and landing pages.
• Correspondence. Sales pitches.
• Advertisement copy.
• Business plans.
• Editing for both professional and academic settings.

If it isn't listed above, ask.

Writing Samples

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• Craigslist Ad Campaign (October 2011 through December 2011)
• Be sure to visit my blog and The One-Year Tightrope for lengthy samples.

Things I Love

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I am in love with the few, the proud, the entrepreneurs. I think the more passionate you are about your company and your ideas, the better off you'll end up being.

I also love:

• Jen Lancaster memoirs
• The interrobang
• Stand-up comedy
• Angry girl rock music of the '90s
• Folk music by lesbians, such as Melissa Ferrick and Brandi Carlile
• Rachel Brice and The Indigo
• The warm and cozy feeling you get when you wake up on a rainy day and you're in the perfect position underneath the comforter
• 1920s art deco-style clothing and accessories

Designs

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Education

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I recently dropped out of my senior year in Business Administration. I have a cumulative GPA of about 3.2 and a number of achievements inside of the most challenging classes my school has to offer.

Within my degree I took classes on marketing, communications, technical and professional writing, information systems, human resources, economics, management, finance, and accounting.

I am now pursuing my business plans full-time, using the various knowledge I have acquired through my studies - both in school and out.