Hey, I’m Marijke. I’m a published freelance nature & hobby writer.
Need well-written articles, how-tos, or features for your business or publication? Maybe science comms? Someone to keep your website up-to-date with fresh content? Whatever your channel, I’m here to help you connect with (potential) customers and get your message across.
I specialize in nature and culture:
Marine & freshwater fishkeeping
Marine biology, ecology & conservation
Houseplants, gardening & homesteading
Food, culture & travel
Ornithology & bird husbandry
I love explaining how things work, helping people connect with the planet in small ways, and translating science to normal people language. No AI, just good old-fashioned writing of the blood, sweat ‘n tears kind.
Currently working on…
- Optimizing The Shrimp Farm blog categories
- Building a newsletter for FantaSEA Aquariums
- A feature on symbioses in the saltwater aquarium
- Your project here?
Why work with me?
Publishing experience
I’ve been building and selling niche websites since 2013, so I know all the joys and pitfalls of owning a business. Running my own publications is what brought me to freelance writing!
15 years of writing
After landing my first client, I never looked back. I’ve since written 1000+ articles for people and businesses all over the world, from houseplant e-commerce to fishkeeping magazines.
Broad interests
My topics of choice may look random, but they’re not. From aquariums to conservation to houseplants, they’re all things that spark curiosity and connect us to the natural world. I can also provide photography.
Love my job
My philosophy is that if you love what you do, the rest will follow. For me, that’s figuring out how and why things work — and telling other people about it. What are your readers curious about?
What can I help you with?
From simple blog content optimization to well-researched, scientifically slanted magazine features to full website management, I’m here to help.
- Explainers, how-tos & hobby guides
- Investigative deep dives
- Well-researched (pop-)science articles
- SEO-optimized website content
- Blog post optimization
- Content SEO audits
- Proofreading & editing
- Underwater, nature & product photography
- Writing & translation in English, Dutch & Spanish
Testimonials
I have been working with Mari for the last 4+ years. She is the best freelance writer I have ever worked with. I turn to her for all my content needs no matter the topic!
She is excellent at research and gets the job done flawlessly everytime!
– Ryan Curtis from The Shrimp Farm & House of Arcade, Bloomington
I went through several writers before finding Mari and was so frustrated with the poor quality of work. Mari is heads above any writer I or my fellow blogging friends have experienced. Her research on any topic you throw at her is in-depth, she picks up on your voice and requirements quickly, she is a whiz at SEO, she is timely-reliable-honest, and the cherry on the cake is that she is fun! Can’t recommend enough.
– Dorothy from Farm to Jar