hi, i’m kate canary.

And yes, that is my real name. For a full-time writer and a sometimes-singer, it's fitting; voice is kind of my thing. In my 17 years as a copywriter — with nearly a decade in creative leadership — 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, consumer packaged 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 into a new voice with ease.

putting lorem ipsum out of business — and playing nice with AI.

Words have never been easier to generate. As AI accelerates the mechanics of writing, the real challenge becomes cutting through the noise and saying the right thing. Strategy, nuance, voice, and human judgment are what transform language into communication. And words are just one part of the equation; I relish partnering with art directors, photographers, video producers, animators, and UX designers to tell stories that leap off the page.

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.