Donna Pravel
I'm Donna Earnest Pravel, a freelance writer, blogger, web entrepreneur, and the senior editor at Heart of Texas Copywriting Solutions. My primary niche is search engine optimized (SEO) article writing. I also provide a variety of other types of writing services, such as press releases, sales, copy, product reviews, and company newsletters.
My Professional Background
I am a true entrepreneur. I have been a freelance violist, playing in a variety of orchestras and small ensembles in the Houston area. I taught Suzuki violin and viola for over ten years. I am a former lay midwife with the Houston Midwives Association. I have taught fifth and sixth grade in a private school. I homeschooled for nearly 25 years, and became a grassroots lobbyist for several family issues.
In 2009, I began freelance writing for a number of "content mills." I discovered SEO writing in 2010, and was contracted by Demand Studios to write for eHow.com and Livestrong.com. In 2011 I decided to start my own writing business, which has evolved into Heart of Texas Copywriting Solutions.
My Business
Heart of Texas (HOT) Copywriting Solutions is my SEO writing and distribution company. I also maintain Bluebonnet Natural Healing Therapy, a niche blog for natural health. I write and publish almost all of the content for both sites. Before starting Heart of Texas Copywriting Solutions, I maintained a daily college prep blog for homeschoolers called Donna Rae at Home.com. It detailed my 25 years of experience as a home school veteran and homeschool support group leader. I also had a freelance writing website called Donna Rae Online Writing Services, which I folded into HOT Copywriting Solutions when I decided to expand.
Published Author
So far, I have one ebook published, called Packaging Your Homeschooled Student for College. I have several hundreds of articles published all over the web on a variety of topics. My clients have included Natural News.com, Open Congress.org, The International Music Council, BBC.com and Google News Service, to name a few. I mostly write about alternative health, music, education, home and garden, and politics, but I can research and write about almost anything. I have also been the editor for several home school support group newsletters, and have published print articles in The Teaching Home magazine and Texas Home School Review.
Education
I hold a Bachelor's of Music Education from the University of Houston, and have 20 hours toward a Master's degree in Applied Music. Curremtly I am also working toward a teaching certificate for fourth through eighth grades in the State of Texas.
Latest Articles
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What is Mardi Gras? A Look at the Epiphany Season
Many people are not aware that Mardi Gras is an entire season of fun, food, and parties. Read on to discover more about the Catholic season of Epiphany.
Feb 12, 2012
- Donna Pravel
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How to Choose a Good Kindergarten Home School Phonics Curriculum
Homeschooling mothers who teach kindergarten can be overwhelmed by the choices. Always consider brain function and phonemic awareness when teaching phonics.
Apr 13, 2011
- Donna Pravel
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The 82nd Texas Legislature Opens With Keynote Addresses
Strauss, Ogden, and Perry addressed the 82nd Texas Legislature in opening speeches on January 11. 2011. The state budget and border will be key issues.
Jan 12, 2011
- Donna Pravel
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Seven Tips to Help Make a SEO Article Go Viral
Ever wonder how some web articles go viral? Here are seven tips for SEO content freelance writers to use to make the chances of going viral more likely.
Jan 6, 2011
- Donna Pravel
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Earth's Magnetic Fields May Be Causing Bird and Fish Die-Off
Could the Earth's magnetic fields be causing the recent die-off of thousands of birds and fish? Scientists believe so, along with environmental imbalances.
Jan 5, 2011
- Donna Pravel
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A Sample Ninth Grade Program For Home School High Schools
State high school graduation requirements have changed. Colleges like to see more college courses in high school. Home schools need to adjust accordingly.
Dec 16, 2010
- Donna Pravel
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Eight Steps to a Winning Science Fair Project
Winning a science fair project is not easy. Follow these eight basic steps to prepare for middle and high school science fair projects and competitions.
Dec 13, 2010
- Donna Pravel
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How to Keep a Homeschooling Home Orderly
Keeping a homeschooling home orderly takes effort. Dividing the school day into portions and establishing a routine for each part goes a long way to help.
Dec 9, 2010
- Donna Pravel
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Bright, Well-Rounded Kids Not Getting Admitted to College?
Bright, well-rounded kids are the top students in high school. They do it all right. Some of them still do not get into the college of their choice. Why?
Dec 8, 2010
- Donna Pravel
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Reading Requirements for College Prep High School Programs
Reading requirements for college prep high schools are extensive. Not only do they have to read for English and history, there are AP and dual credit books.
Dec 7, 2010
- Donna Pravel
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