Spark inspiration.
Forge final copies.

Virginia-based writer/editor specializing in high-impact narratives and people-focused storytelling.

For Authors

Editing Services

Got a manuscript (or most of one) drafted and want another set of eyes on it? Whether you need a sounding board for your plot and character arcs, feedback on flow, an eagle-eye review to catch funky punctuation, or anything in between, I’ll help you get one step closer to that final draft!

Services for Authors

For Nonprofits/ Businesses

Writing Services

I’ve got years of experience concepting, drafting, and polishing high-impact content for nonprofits. Whether you’re putting together a newsletter from scratch or looking for an inclusive-language review before going to print, I can help you connect with your donors and/or clients in a positive, solution-oriented style.

Services for nonprofits/Businesses

We are the stories we tell. The way we tell them can inspire, establish trust, and build communities.

Let’s work together to tell your story.

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Meet Your Writer/Editor

Ember Heishman

The stories we tell are powerful – they have the potential to draw people in, spark ideas, encourage empathy, and communicate the rippling impact of the work we do.

My vision with Ember Ink is to help you establish trust and build supportive communities through storytelling. With a Bachelors degree in English and Psychology, a Masters in Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication, and six years of experience working with government agencies and nonprofits, I’ll help you create and sharpen the stories that center your community around your story – whether it’s an annual report or a novel – within the guidelines of your brand and vision.

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What clients are saying:

“Ember loves what she does and it shows. She handled my manuscript with compassion and care, and she was really in it with me. She was prompt, took my work seriously, and asked valuable clarifying questions. Her attention to detail and constructive feedback was a true gift. I am grateful for Ember’s skill and devotion to her profession. I could not have asked for a better editor.”
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Janina Szpotko GreeneAuthor – The Unveiling of Oz
“To write means to edit and edit again and again until you can’t go any further. That’s where an editor comes in. Ember took my manuscript and brought my story to its finale. I so appreciated her comments, revision suggestions, and help with bridges so my ideas are conveyed in a way that moves the story forward and keeps my voice. She is thoughtful and thorough, professional and personal. She helped me get my next book: The Gift From Chiron, ready for publication. I highly recommend Ember Heishman and her editorial services.”
Judith DreyerAuthor – The Gift from Chiron