John Wilkerson is a savvy marketing and web developer, article writer, content creator, editor, and educator—specializing in complex financial and technical topics.
John@johnwilkerson.com
He has written web content for over twenty years and is a ghostwriter for non profits and technology publications, with the capability to shift an author’s voice and point-of-view as required.
One of his specialties is ghostwriting articles or personal memoirs for business owners and executives who wish to add a human voice to their corporate website and newsletter.
He has also worked as a newspaper journalist covering the news desk: city council and county commissioner meetings, economic development, infrastructure improvement, and human interest.
With thirty years as a business manager and owner, he possesses the ability to bridge the gap between corporate management, employee, and end customer. His experience includes: non profit, electronic manufacturing, commercial moving, construction, and facility maintenance.
He is the author of the Rye Ironstone science-fiction thriller series. He has several books in development and spends time between his home in Houston, Texas and Tampa, Florida.
Professional and Speaking Engagements
2022 scheduled – National Episcopal Church Women – Triennial meeting
2020 Royal Palm Literary Awards – Judge
2019 Imaginarium Writers Conference – Faculty Member
* Fight Scene Mechanics
* Finding Your Motivation
* Punctuation: Does it Matter?
2019 Royal Palm Literary Awards – Judge
2019 Florida Writers Association – Tampa, FL Chapter – “Writing Conflict”
2019 Hernando/Pasco State College – “Creative Fiction Techniques”
2018 Florida Writers Association – Faculty Member
* The Emotional Mechanics of a Fight Scene (Workshop Presenter)
* Who’s Laughing Now? Being Funny Is Serious Business (Panel Moderator)
* Bring It on Home to Me: Nailing the Ending (Panel)
2018 Florida Writers Association Youth Conference – Faculty Member
2018 Hernando/Pasco State College – “Authors as Artists”
2018 Comic Con Tampa Bay – “How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy”
2018 Royal Palm Literary Awards – Judge
2017 Comic Con Tampa Bay – Panelist for “How to Be a Fiction Writer”
2017 Necronomicon – Panelist and host for numerous discussion panels
As a former marketing manager, I found it difficult to watch sales staff labor over the creation of blog articles. In many cases, they would spend four to five hours attempting to polish their stories. Not only must the company pay salary for these individuals, it must also absorb the lost opportunity from the sales staff not tending to new business.
It’s a two-fold problem. The company needs sales and it needs articles.
It’s not wise for website content and blog articles to be written by junior members within an organization. Most don’t have the skills to bring the company’s voice to life, nor understand the advertising or educational needs of the end customer.
Ghostwriters bridge the gap by creating professional content capable of educating the customer, building the company’s brand, and bolstering website presence. The professional writer can do it cheaper than having your sales manager or sales staff pen the articles themselves.
As a professional writer, I have worked on both sides of the project. I have hired professionals to assist me and have helped other writers complete their projects. Foremost is the fact that professional writing, especially for today’s competitive market, requires a team effort.