Melissa Uhles

Freelance Writer & Author

United States

I'm a Pacific Northwest-based content writer and published author. Do you need compelling content? Get in touch with me at [email protected].

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Rural Homeschool Life
How we went from Suburban to Rural Life

The quirky, rain-soaked, over-caffeinated, beer-loving Utopia called Portland had become a little too "murdery" for me. Shootings were up to record highs, people couldn't get police help in a timely manner when calling 9...

Tinybeans
06/25/2014
Soak it Up! 6 Portland Fountains for Hot Summer Days

No air conditioner? No problem. Portland is bubbling over with fountains where kids are free to soak up the sun while cooling off in the water. Here are six awesome fountains that welcome squirt gun-wielding tots. Which fountain is your favorite when it's sweltering? Feel free to share in the Comments section.

Writermomlife
Should you self-publish your book?

In this guest post from Melissa Uhles of Pen and Parent , she shares her thought process on deciding to self-publish her latest book. Not long ago, I stumbled upon the Writer Mom Life podcasts and had been enjoying them and relating to the writer moms that were interviewed.

BuzzFeed Community
04/28/2017
6 Tasty Breakfast Spots In Portland

Do you dig doughnuts, prefer pancakes or worship waffles? You're in luck, there is something for every palate in Portland. Here are six places to get your most important meal of the day. The Waffle Window 3610 SE Hawthorne Blvd,Portland, OR 97214 OR 2624 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211 Featured on IFC's Portlandia, this spot provides gourmet waffles for those on the go.

Medium
07/30/2021
How to Ask Bloggers and Influencers for Links and Shares

Are you a blogger or influencer flooded with email requests? Are you a company looking for shares or links from influencers? If you answered yes, this post is for you! Here is an excerpt from a recent email I received: I think our article would make a good additional resource for your readers.

Amazon
MJ Greenway

MJ Greenway is the author of Dating Maggie, Sarah Starting Over, Greyson Starting Over, Falling, Acting, Christmas Kiss and The Proposition co-authored with Anna Starr. Her great passions have always included reading and writing. When not engaged in one of those past times, she enjoys baking, walks and time spent with friends and family.

Amber Roshay
07/22/2020
5 Benefits of Homeschooling Your Kids - Amber Roshay

This is a guest post by Melissa Uhles There is nothing like a pandemic, I'm looking at you Covid-19, to get lots of parents thinking about the benefits of homeschooling your kids as an educational option. Diving into all the information online about homeschooling can be overwhelming.

goldendalesentinel.com
07/06/2022
LETTERS FROM THE COMMUNITY

Homeschooling a valid education choice What do Condoleezza Rice, Albert Einstein, and Abraham Lincoln have in common? They were all homeschooled! This educational choice became officially legal in Washington State in 1985. Luckily, lots of curriculum options including online classes and co-ops make homeschooling easier now than it was in the 1980s.

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Melissa Uhles

This is a modern guide to making a living as a freelance writer, blogger or book author. We dive into social media and twitter pitch parties and include over 200 links to paying publications in different niches.