maria malyk
writer

I handle the words
So you can focus on your work

About

Writer working across travel, culture and design -- with a particular focus on romance-forward copy for lifestyle and luxury brands. Background in literature and sociology, with experience developing original concepts, educational materials and interview frameworks.Get in touch!WHAT COLLABORATORS SAY:"I've spent two decades building my reputation as an editorial professional. Maria is literally the only person I I trust to step in when my workload is overwhelming and my name is on the line. Her careful attention to detail and willingness to take direction made her invaluable on a manuscript with extraordinary fact-checking demands and a tight deadline. I couldn't have delivered on time without Maria's help."
-- Angel Butts, Owner and Senior Copy Editor, The Word Angel***
"Maria's copywriting brough clarity and sophistication to our luxury product design. Her approach and ettention to detail made a meaningful impact on our brand."
-- Anastasia Zheleznaya, Senior Designer and Product Design Manager, Livex Lighting***
"Maria brings clarity and elegance to every project. She understands goals quickly, communicates seamlessly, and crafts narratives that feel polished and purposeful. Her ability to turn complex ideas into compelling stories makes her an asset for any brand looking to stand out."
-- Dela Leybovich, Esq., US Immigration Attorney and Partner, A. Farkas Attorneys at Law***
"Maria is a genuine talent. A creative mind, prompt, intelligent, and funny! In my instance where I needed a Russian translator, she helped its realism by interjecting cultural phrasing and humor, turning a drab translation into a completely believable prose. I'd recommend her for any project and for any client without any hesitation. Her contributions will improve everything."
-- Ethan Persoff, Counterculture Author and Archivist

Services

I produce clean, persuasive copy for brands and teams who need writing to reflect their voice, mission and brand identity.

I am usually brought in for one of the following reasons:• You need a high volume of writing with a distinct, consistent voice
• You need complex or niche ideas turned into clear, publishable copy

Catalog / Product Copy (Specialty)
(customer-facing or distributor-facing)• Product descriptions and collections
• Finish / material variations and configurations
• Standardizing older copy into a consistent voice
• Tightening and livening up stiff copy
• Collection naming and finish / color naming

Website Copy• Home / “about” / service pages
• Positioning and messaging cleanup
• Brand voice refinement (if the existing narrative is patchwork)

Editorial & Blog Content• Evergreen blog posts that are easy to scan
• Interview-based features and narrative pieces
• Long-form content that’s structured and durable

Newsletters & Evergreen Social Copy• Newsletters that feel current and don’t sound like marketing
• Reusable content that can be repurposed across platforms (FAQs, tutorials, spotlights, product blurbs, etc.)

Concept & Content Design• Original angles and creative concepts
• Interview schedules and question frameworks
• Training and educational materials (study guides, learning modules, assignments, assessments, exams, syllabi, etc.)

I take deadlines seriously and I’m highly detail oriented. For those reasons, I work best with reasonable lead time.

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