Finding the words since 2009.

Hi, I'm Kate Canary—and yes, that is my real (maiden) name. For a full-time writer and a sometimes-singer, it's fitting; voice is kind of my thing. In my twelve years as a copywriter, I have written for national consumer brands, celebrated cultural institutions, burgeoning digital startups, and scrappy non-profits, touching industries including arts and culture, beauty and lifestyle, design and luxury goods, and tourism. 

No stranger to storytelling.

Before copywriting, I was a musical theater kid. Despite a genetic predisposition and some pricey training (thanks for both, Mom and Dad), I shook the habit as soon as I discovered I could play with words for a living. But I am forever grateful to my showbiz background; it tuned my ear for language, sharpened my wit, and taught me how to slip on a new voice with ease.

Putting Lorem Ipsum out of business.

In an age when attention spans are ever dwindling, words matter more than ever—and grammar is the glue that holds them together. But the written word is still processed visually. This is why I love working with art directors, photographers, animators, UX designers, and more. I readily admit that a visual experience can make or break a message, and that good design can loosen the rules.

Any questions?

Above all else, I am a believer in balance—of best practices and big ideas; clarity and creativity; communication and imagination; talent and dedication. (It doesn't hurt to be a nice person, either.) Perhaps it's the Libra in me; perhaps astrology is a bunch of hooey. Whatever your sign, I'd love to hear from you.