Writing, Editing, and Document Production

Scarlet Plume LLC is an editorial consulting firm serving businesses and public agencies. The firm partners with scientists, engineers, and marketing teams on major projects within the Pacific Northwest. Since 2007, Scarlet Plume LLC has a consistent performance record in crafting compelling language for diverse audiences. 

 

Scarlet Plume LLC is a certified woman-owned business enterprise (#W2F6014745), and a certified disadvantaged business enterprise (#D2F0014745) in Washington State, and an SBA-certified HUBZone (#60715).

About Me

I assist organizations in developing clear, persuasive copy that sells products and services. I’m skilled at transforming technical data into clear messages for both science-savvy and lay readers. I welcome diverse, challenging assignments and work hard to earn your satisfaction and trust. 

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Services

Copywriting and editing

  • Original, persuasive copy to promote products and services
  • Developmental, line, and content editing; thorough proofreading
  • Comprehensive document review for science and engineering documents, including NEPA and SEPA 
  • Assistance with all facets of grammar, punctuation, structure, and style
  • Knowledge of AP, Chicago, AMA, and GPO manuals of style
  • Comprehensive citation and reference checking 
  • Document layout, design, and formatting, including style sheets and templates
  • PDF creation and bookmarking
  • Assistance with 508 compliance standards

Representative Projects

  • Washington State Department of Transportation

    SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Program

    The SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Program was designed to enhance travel safety and mobility. Key elements include modern bridges along with transit and roadway improvements in the urban corridor between SR 520 in Bellevue and I-5 in Seattle.

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  • Shell Oil Company / Skagit County / Department of Ecology

    Shell Anacortes Rail Unloading Facility

    The project, located near Anacortes, Washington, proposed to build a rail spur from the existing adjacent BNSF Railway Anacortes Subdivision onto Shell Puget Sound Refinery property to accommodate trains transporting crude oil from the mid-continent.

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  • Milliman

    On-Call Editing

    Milliman is a global provider of actuarial and related products and services, such as healthcare, insurance, retirement, risk, and financial security solutions. 

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  • Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc.

    Copywriting / Patient Stories

    Kestra Medical Technologies is a wearable medical device and digital healthcare company that helps protect patients with diagnostic and therapeutic technologies that are intuitive, intelligent, and mobile. The company's innovations provide better care and outcomes for patients.

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  • City of Bellevue, Washington

    2024 Transportation Design Manual

    The City of Bellevue Transportation Department prepares, adopts and updates design standards to establish minimum requirements for the design and construction of transportation facilities and requirements for protecting existing facilities during construction. 

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  • Washington State Department of Transportation

    I-405 Corridor Program

    The I-405 Corridor Program was designed to facilitate efficient and integrated transportation improvements throughout the I-405 corridor for cars, transit, freight, carpools, vanpools, bicyclists, pedestrians, and the environment. 

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Let's work together.

Ranae LaFerney

206-230-8478

ranae@scarletplume.com