the Write Place

05/29/2026

We recently worked with Logistical Solutions (a rope-access building maintenance company) on launching their very first website! Our focus? Helping an established business that’s thrived on word of mouth promotion prepare for its next phase of growth.

It’s always intriguing for us to learn a new industry before developing content, and it’s exciting to have AI as an option to help us go deeper—referencing our notes, supporting our research, broadening competitive benchmarking, and evaluating clarity for target audiences.

The result is a site focused on the things Logistical Solutions’ owner cared about most: sharing the value of their services, building trust quickly, and showcasing how proactive exterior building monitoring can help prevent bigger issues down the road … all structured in a way that engages their customers.

AI didn’t change our process—it strengthened it. And it helped an established business show up online with the same credibility it’s earned offline.

Check them out: logisticalsolutionsia.com

05/27/2026

This spring, we’re celebrating a decade of something pretty special—10 years of working on New Life News!

This is the newsletter of New Life Prison Church, a ministry that brings worship, music, scripture, and a whole lot of heart into Newton Correctional Facility. And for the past 10 years, we’ve had the honor of helping bring its stories to life.

New Life sends the articles, and we do what we do best: polish the words, design the pages, and make sure everything looks as good as it reads. (Think of us as the behind-the-scenes editors who love a well-placed comma and a clean layout.)

But more than that, this work has always been about impact. Each issue helps share messages of connection, resilience, and hope—reaching far beyond the walls where those stories begin.

Ten years, countless pages, and one really meaningful partnership. We’d say that’s worth celebrating.

New Life Prison Community

05/22/2026

The Write Place offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day. We are grateful to all the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Have a wonderful, safe holiday weekend!

05/20/2026

Our final round of Telephone Pictionary, with some more adorable drawings! There’s definitely a lot of creative talent on our team, and 10-year-old Shae is certainly a budding artist!

05/18/2026

Here are the results of our next Telephone Pictionary round! Not as much changed this time, but notice how the top hat turned into a colorful spinner hat—so cute! Stay tuned … the last round will be shared soon!

05/15/2026

In honor of National Drawing Day this weekend, we played Telephone Pictionary (also known as Telestrations) as a team. Lexie’s daughter, 10-year-old Shae, also joined in. Check out how things changed from the original prompt in the first round! Stay tuned … more fun results will be shared soon!

05/12/2026

Here's a fun fact—the rule isn't "a" before consonants and "an" before vowels. It's actually "a" before consonant sounds and "an" before vowel sounds. That's why "an hour" is correct. "Hour" sounds like it starts with the "o" vowel!

05/07/2026

We’re thrilled for WP Designer Sarah N., who got engaged over the weekend to her boyfriend, Jordan! Their engagement story will warm your book-loving hearts. Sarah loves visiting Little Libraries, and Jordan tucked a letter into the library near the walking trail and pond where they had their first date. While Sarah was digging for a good book, Jordan got down on one knee! Awww…. 🩷

05/07/2026

Book lovers! Author Lynne Roers will be at By the Hearth Bookshop in Bloomfield, IA, this Saturday, signing copies of her children’s book The Pretend Princess. Stop by between 10 a.m. and noon!

Join us this SATURDAY (5/9) from 10am-12pm as we welcome local author LYNN ROERS and introduce her latest masterpiece, THE PRETEND PRINCESS. This beautifully illustrated children's story tells the tale of a young lady who pretentiously claims royalty but her house of cards is destined to fall. Stop by this weekend, enjoy a special LITTLE TOWN story time (10:30am), meet the author, pickup your signed copy and explore this timeless lesson. 📖🖊️🩷

05/05/2026

Will you be tiptoeing through the tulips in Pella this weekend? 🌷 If so, make sure to stop by the Pella Historical Museums gift shop to pick up a copy of If You Go to Tulip Time by Tricia Ballenger. This book celebrates Pella’s annual tradition through the eyes of a child.

Hope to see you at the Pella Historical Museums and Tulip Time!