About Writefully Said
Writefully Said is a boutique creative studio that turns big dreams into something tangible.
From voice development and strategic copy, to logo and website design, to ongoing engagement through social media, we take a storyteller’s approach to marketing and believe every element of your brand identity should be grounded in consistent, creative communication. (In case you were wondering where “Writefully” came from.)
Our small team is composed of dreamers and doers.
People throw around the word “passionate” a lot, but we really are incredibly invested in the work we do—and more importantly, in the people we do that work for. Your post-project wins and achievements—the Vogue features, the increased rates, the inbox explosions—are the accolades that mean the most to us. We care that deeply about ensuring you see the fruit of your investment with us.
Excellence in all things is foundational to the way we operate.
Communication, process, final product, and ownership of human error included. They say your vibe attracts your tribe, which is why we don’t think it’s just by random referral happenstance that we’ve had the opportunity to work with so many visionaries (*but please favor us, oh Google*). Seeing the big picture, and creating a strategic roadmap that leads you straight to it, is our specialty.
And because our full-service creative team functions a lot like a living, breathing Swiss Army Knife, you’ll have instant access to all the players needed to make this complex journey as streamlined and cohesive as possible.
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“They are the best of the best.”
Absolutely blown away with their work and attention to detail! Karley, Tori and Taylor really blew it out of the park with our rebranding and we are so excited for our new site / branding to be the face of our brand for many years. They were so incredibly easy to work with and so very patient with us, as we navigated a very busy wedding season while also rebranding. They are the best of the best and we are so grateful!
Karley Kiker
Owner, Strategy & Copy
She’s the multi-passionate creative whose heart for storytelling began it all. A 2011 graduate of Pepperdine University, Karley applied her Creative Writing degree toward a series of formative editorial positions in Los Angeles and Dallas before setting out on her own as a freelance writer and marketing director. Holocaust survivors. Authors. Entrepreneurs. Athletes. Celebrities. Socialites. Visionaries. Karley has had the privilege of interviewing them all—and sought to tell each of their stories with the care and attention they deserve. Her love of the written word has always been matched by her genuine interest in people. Since founding Writefully Said in 2014 with her husband, Taylor, she’s utilized her communication expertise and artistic eye to assist in the rise of newcomers and nationally-recognized industry leaders alike. The rarest breed of them all—a Type A creative—Karley excels at both vision casting and concept realization. Your big ideas couldn’t be in better hands. (Even if they are a bit full with her two preschoolers.)
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Taylor Kiker
Owner, Business Management & Site Development
Fun trivia fact: Taylor designed the first logo ever produced by Writefully Said (and it can still be seen in all its neon glory on the exterior of a Tex-Mex restaurant near Dallas). A graduate of NC State with a dusty degree in environmental technology, in 2014, he traded his work at a civil engineering firm for a full-time partnership with Karley in business and in life. In addition to his role as Writefully Said’s lead developer and technical expert, Taylor serves as the operations chief who keeps our team of creatives on track. He’s led our clients through hundreds of launches and counting, but building a life with Karley is his greatest achievement. (**For the record, she did not tell him to say that. But is crying in the club right now.**)
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Tori Bateman
Creative Director, Designer
Sometimes life leads us down unexpected paths. Although Tori’s journey into the design world wasn’t exactly direct, it led to her most-loved role as a brand and website designer. A perpetual creative with a passion for people (say that five times fast), her childhood was filled with artistic endeavors, and she went on to receive degrees in Music and Special Education. After a major life change in 2019 necessitated working from home, she linked arms with Writefully Said—and discovered new ways to express her innate creativity while forming meaningful connections with super cool clients. Tori views each design project as an extension of the people she works with. Rather than creating art for art’s sake, she works toward the ongoing goal of embodying each client’s story and strengths in order to bring their ideal buyer into the same headspace.
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Abby Vermilyea
Editorial Manager, Design Assistant
When you grow up directing and editing your own music videos on the family computer, a career in the creative industry just makes sense. Abby credits her Communications Degree from Samford University as the foundation for her experience—from producing a community workshop to learning the ins and outs of social media with a variety of brands. During an internship at Hope Chapel Maui, Abby further honed her skills in social media and communications, learning to craft monthly content and compelling short-form pieces. Her year in Maui was pivotal in essentially every aspect of her life —including getting connected to Writefully Said. The ultimate “get it done” girl with a keen creative eye, Abby won’t stop until the todo list is complete, the goals are met, and the vision is brought to life.
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