Nicole Sholly

Wordsmith. Problem Solver.
 

I have two decades of writing, editing, and content strategy experience spanning print, digital, mobile, video content, and emerging media. I provide personalized author-coaching and editing for traditional and self publishing, copywriting, and content marketing projects. 

Throughout my career, I have worked within a variety of industries, including consumer retail, learning and education, technology, marketing and sales, and more. Past clients include Ashley Furniture, Humana, How-to Geek, Appirio, Wiley, Sigma Nursing, Macy’s, Office Depot, and Rackspace.

I’ve written on topics ranging from big data security and improving employee workspaces to how to be a better wordsmith. My published stories have appeared on Social Media Today and Story Station, The Finest Children’s & Young Adult Stories of Fun & Adventure. My ghostwritten ebooks and articles are featured online at blog.rackspace.com, The Huffington Post: The Blog, OfficeDepot.com, and Inc.com, among others.

So, why Mars?

I’m a longtime fan of Bruce Springsteen. Lyrics from “Wild Billy’s Circus Story” were among the first to stick with me. In the song, the human cannonball is being blasted out of his cannon, and he’s headed for Mars. In these lines, the Boss conveys the sights and sounds of the circus while also relaying the plight of the human cannonball, who may or may not be in trouble.

To say the human cannonball was headed for Mars rather than the stars always struck me as a creative way to say he’s going places, even if he misses his fall this one time. My takeaway: You’ll fall down, but that doesn’t mean you won’t make it to Mars.

“Some people shoot for the stars; I’m aiming for Mars. A long way to go but closer to home.”

— Nicole Sholly, Owner & Head Writer

Here on Earth, my husband Jon, a graphic designer, and I live in Indianapolis, Indiana, where we dream of Mars with one very fluffy black cat. 

Thank you for visiting my digital home. Now let’s begin our journey together.