about elizabeth

How can I help you?

Digital and print? Brand development? Stories about customers and employees? B2B, B2C, and B2B2C? During my 30 years as a copywriter/writer, I've done it all. This includes editing books and articles for publication. Whatever point you're at in a project or a client relationship, I can jump in and make a difference.

My experience includes 8.5 years in the marketing department of the country’s largest fine jewelry manufacturer. I’ve also freelanced and worked at multiple agencies. My clients have ranged from a regional arts center to global corporations. My CV details this experience.

Below you can see a brief video of my world and find quotes from past colleagues. References and Predictive Index assessment are available on request.

I’d love to share your excitement for brand development, campaign strategies, and other marketing needs. I’m currently freelancing remotely and I’m open to temporary and part-time work. I look forward to meeting you on one of the meeting apps.

 

Elizabeth at home with her beloved Mr. Bojangles.

In the Land of Books

Among the hanging ivy, Asian sculptures, and model ships, my late husband’s library of more than 16,000 thousand books fills the many shelves found in almost every room of our home. Burton Raffel built most of the bookcases and we lived immersed in the world we loved. 

Burton was well-known for his translations and spoke numerous languages. I remember him telling a grad student, “If you want to learn a language, go the country where it’s spoken and immerse yourself in it. If you want to write well, immerse yourself in the land of books.where they speak the written word.”

This 5-minute video offers a quick look at my world and a glimpse of something extraordinary. Enjoy!

Raffel’s vast collection includes at least 16,000
books including literature and poetry from many countries, sciences, music. Judaica and more.

 

testimonials

  • “Elizabeth was the most thorough copywriter on my team. She truly sought to understand and to dig deep to master the subject that she was writing about. Her insights and thoughtfulness when translating interviews or human interest stories were done with empathy and respect. She shows her passion in writing style that can flex with the topic but always had an eloquent and inviting manner. She is a true creative talent!”

    Jennifer Tausch
    VP of Brand and Creative at Rhodes Branding

  • “I was fortunate enough to work directly alongside Elizabeth for 3 1/2 years. She's inspiring on all fronts: as a phenomenal creative writer, as a masterful interviewer who can chase down the story in anything, and as an absolute force of nature. Sharp-witted. Wise. Honest. Skilled. Absolutely hilarious. She has a larger-than-life personality wrapped tightly with humor, empathy, wonder, and passion — as well as an incredible aptitude for all things storytelling.”

    Alyson Keenze
    Content Marketing Manager at SchoolMint

  • “Elizabeth’s work is intimate. When writing a profile, she has a way of adopting 
her subject as a friend, allowing her to write the most engaging pieces. She’s never 
met a stranger, never forgets the details of others’ lives, and asks questions 
others wouldn’t think to. The ever-present curiosity and genuine care 
she pours into her writing make her a fantastic storyteller.”

    Chelsea Denbo
    Owner/Designer at Chelsea Denbo Creative