The Write Place

I write to . . .

  • Inform
  • Inspire 
  • Challenge
  • Engage
  • Equip 
  • Empower

I write a variety of short- and long-form content for adults, children, and teens.

For teens, I am a former money columnist for a teen magazine. And while a number of my KidLit books are actually written for grades 7-9 they are designed to also interest teens in higher grades.

On the writing for children front, I have exciting news! My co-authored book Only Light Can Do That. 60 Days of MLK – Devotions for Kids (Sharifa Stevens, co-author; Camilla Ru, illustrator) is a finalist in the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s 2025 Christian Book Award, Young People’s Literature category. 

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The Spanish translation of Juneteenth releases August 1, 2025.

A couple of my other children’s books are below.  Learn more about my writing for children here. 


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Collective Biographies

I write for adults too! My writing for adults includes a chapter in Our Voices: Issues Facing Black Women in America. And I’m the author of I Want to Talk With My Teen About Money. For a sneak peek at my work, check out my sample clips or read about my success writing for parents.

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Truth is, I’ve been involved in so many areas of communications that I often lose count of the myriad ways I’ve served in that arena. But some of those present and past roles include:

Nonfiction Author

Children’s Book Author

Collaborative Writer

Developmental Editor

Ghostwriter 

Sensitivity/Authenticity Reader

Freelance Writer

Writing Mentor

Published Novel Contest Judge

Published Nonfiction (Inspirational/Gift Book) Contest Judge

Published Children’s Literature (Fiction and Nonfiction) Contest Judge

Published Nonfiction Feature Article (Mainstream Media) Contest Judge

Published Nonfiction Feature Article (Inspirational/Religious) Contest Judge

E-Magazine Publisher

Public Speaker

Looking to hire a freelance nonfiction writer? You’ve come to the “write” place. Please e-mail me to discuss your needs.

Need a speaker who can teach at conferences and other events? I’m here for you. Please e-mail me to discuss my availability.

Looking for writing or spiritual inspiration? You’ve also come to the “write” place.

I’m Lisa Crayton, a creative, versatile communications professional grateful for your visit to my site today.