Leiden-based freelance writer
Words with soul, for people who care
I bring your story to life. Considered. Meaningful. Felt.
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Services
What I can do for you
Whether you're looking for full-service, long-term support across everything you put out, or a single piece of writing – your content is my care. Below, an extensive (though not exhaustive) overview of what I can help you with.
I work in Dutch (my native language) and English (professional level).
How I work
More than text
A decent text is engaging, clearly structured, and pleasant to read. A distinctive text captures the essence in words and knows how to move the reader. It doesn't describe. It embodies what it needs to convey. That's why, before I start writing, I immerse myself fully in the subject. I read into it, get a feel for it, have conversations, ask questions, and do research where needed. That way, I make the subject I'm writing about as much my own as possible. The best writing, after all, comes from within.
In working together, your mission becomes my own. I don't just write copy that fits your goals as closely as possible – I am a sparring partner throughout the process. I dig deeper, share my vision, and flag where I see room for improvement. Together, we're better.
Portfolio
Work I'm proud of
Reviews
In their words
About Lara
Behind the words
Writing has never been a coincidence for me. For as long as I can remember, I've devoured books and stories. I have a deep love for language. And I like to give meaning to existence through writing, by capturing lived experience in words. Looking back, it's almost inevitable that after studying classics and philosophy, I ended up as a freelance writer.
Besides language, yoga is my other big love. I have a dedicated daily ashtanga practice and love teaching – both as a freelancer and at the studio I co-own, Ashtanga Yoga Leiden. The practice makes me a little more conscious and more deeply connected to myself, others, and the world around me every day, which trickles down into my writing too.
When I’m not writing or practicing yoga, I love sports (running, cycling, swimming, strength training) and being outdoors. Places where you'll find me: my lovely, paradise-like courtyard in the heart of my beloved Leiden, my favourite coffee spot on the Nieuwe Rijn (with a book or a friend); the Kijkhuis for a movie that matters and, above all, the beach.
Contact
Want to collaborate? Let's have a coffee!
Leiden, the Netherlands
Rates depend on the size and length of our collaboration – feel free to ask about the possibilities. Making an impact on a limited budget? I'm happy to make room in my schedule for initiatives working toward a better world, at an adjusted rate.
