Charlotte A.F. Farley

Professional writer + editor

Virginia

Writing, editing, & fundraising from the foothills of the Blue Ridge

Charlotte A.F. Farley

Professional writer + editor

Virginia

Writing, editing, & fundraising from the foothills of the Blue Ridge

Craving Change: How One Teacher’s Vision Became Lynchburg’s Most Inclusive Ice Cream Shop
At first glance, crave Ables might seem like your average ice cream shop, but once inside, you’ll quickly realize it’s much more than a place to satisfy your sweet tooth. Founded by Taylor Perkins, craveABLES is more than just a store—it’s a movement.
Lynchburg Agenda
A Lynchburg Teacher Finds Her Path
Spanish teacher at Rustburg Middle School, trades the familiar confines of the classroom for the ancient paths of Spain. By: Charlotte A.F. Farley | Photos Courtesy: Jennifer Irwin Jennifer Irwin, a Spanish teacher at Rustburg Middle School, traded the fa
lynchburgliving.com
Virginia’s Best Corn Mazes
words by Charlottes A.F. Farley Getting lost in a corn maze is one of the most fun ways to celebrate fall outside! Within a 90-minute drive of Charlottesville, you’ll find an array of mazes designed for fun-seekers of all ages. Here are Central Virginia’s
Charlottesville Family
At Home – September 17, 2022
Kenny and Judy talk to Nelson Garner from Gary’s Garden Center with Fall planting tips. You’ll also hear from Charlotte AF Farley from Home magazine who tells us about her Home magazine article, “Shhh, the Secret Room hiding in plain sight”. They also hav
wlni.com
Radio Decor Lifestyle
Composition Software Makes Composing Music Easy
By Charlotte A. F. Farley If you’re anything like me, you write songs using the simple creative process of sitting down at the piano (or with a guitar) and writing inspired. And you might feel a little intimidated by all the music composition software on
Forte Notation
Music
"I Just Know How To Play, Man!"—Musical Vocabulary for the Self-Taught Musician
A bit about me to set the scene: I learned to play the piano when I was about seven, desperate to learn the “The Entertainer” like the kid who showed off at the piano at the end of our general music class, while we all lined up at the door. The Entertaine
Musical U
Music
One small change, ONE HUGE IMPACT
UPDATING YOUR HARDWARE Whether you’re planning a full-fledged kitchen remodel, thinking about refinishing a piece of furniture, or hoping to bring a little more character into the bathroom, consider changing the hardware. Unlike upgrading the hardware com
cvhomemag.com
Decor
Best Places to Go Glamping in Virginia
Connect with Nature Without Sacrificing Comfort at Virginia’s Luxury Camping Destinations. My husband is an Eagle Scout who spent lots of time backpacking throughout Virginia; thus, he digs camping. I didn’t last a day in Brownies back on my native Long Island, N.Y. and have never actually been camping.
Savor Virginia Magazine
Lifestyle Travel
A House With a View | Building a Dream Home to Carry on Family Tradition
Marianne and Bill Pecoraro have enjoyed Smith Mountain Lake for as long as they can remember. As a young couple, they spent weekends and vacations at a small lake cottage belonging to Marianne’s parents. Space was tight with just two bedrooms and one bath available for the family, which included Marianne’s seven siblings.
West Willow Publishing
Lifestyle
Art For All
The Bower Center’s mission continues to evolve, with new offerings in 2021. The year 2021 marks 15 years since the Bower Center for the Arts first opened its doors. What initially began as the Bedford Academy for the Arts with a broad mission of “promoting the cultural arts” has evolved—big time. Over the years, the center has become an access point for the arts in Central Virginia and a downtown anchor for the Town of Bedford.
Lynchburg Living Magazine
Community
Lynchburg Living September/October 2020
A Warm Welcome: A Rustic & Refined Home
A rustic, yet refined, home where self-expression is embraced. A record player rests atop a faux fur throw with a vintage record player at the ready. it’s soft, and I like the sound,” Ellen Dorman says of the display on her entry console table. Indeed, softness seems to be a dominant theme in the Dorman family home: everything feels warm and inviting in this space, from the earth tone walls to the abundance of soft throw rugs to the natural wood furnishings.
Lynchburg Living Magazine
Decor Lifestyle Community
Open-Air Rooms | Live Your Best Life from the Inside Out
Those of us who call Virginia home are lucky to live in a place where we can thoroughly enjoy the outdoors for three full seasons—or all four if the winter proves mild. Combine our great climate with a continuous quest for less screen time, and the idea of an indooroutdoor room becomes even more appealing.
West Willow Publishing
Lifestyle
An Old Classic for A New Decade: Grandmillennial Style
Over the past few years, shiplap, barn doors, and whitewash saturated rooms on cable makeover shows as well as houses in our very own zip codes. Much like the hunter greens and oversized couches of the 1990s and the shabby chic craze of the early aughts, the modern farmhouse look took hold of the better half of the past decade.
Lynchburg Living Magazine
Lifestyle Decor Community
Spring’s First Fruit | Strawberries Delight
In the classic children’s book by Don and Audrey Wood, The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear, the narrator tricks a small mouse into sharing one single strawberry, clearly demonstrating just how delicious a strawberry can be. And after all, what morsel of fruit could impart more delight and more flavor than a delicious red and ripe strawberry?
West Willow Publishing
Food Gardening
Holiday Shopping with Local Makers | Think Outside the Gift Box
‘Tis the season for gift-giving and holiday shopping. Before you find yourself in front of yet another screen to choose from one-click and two-day shipping, think about choosing something one-of-a-kind and two streets (or towns) away. Supporting local businesses and makers not only invigorates our local economy but also builds a stronger sense of community.
West Willow Publishing
Community

About

Charlotte A.F. Farley

grants

developmental editing

copy editing

interpersonal communication

time management

copy writing

digital copy writing

line editing

writing

editing

articles

blogs

web content

CMS

Wordpress

proofreading

copy writing

research

cover letters

creative writing

teaching

content development

grant writing

proposal development

consulting

long-form content

brand voice

Professional writer and editor Charlotte Farley helps publications and businesses to make a positive difference in their communities. She also works with small and regional nonprofits, securing over $400K in grant funding since for small to mid-size nonprofit organizations (including the Virginia Children's Book Festival, the Wharton Memorial Foundation, and the Bower Center for the Arts).

Charlotte stepped into freelancing after stepping out of the classroom in 2011. During her tenure as an English teacher, she revived the creative writing and literary magazine programs; subsequently, the publications earned national recognition and top-place awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Charlotte had the honor of presenting at the CSPA Spring Convention in 2008 and has since served on the Board of Judges.

A professional pianist and born-and-bred Long Island girl, she comes by her fondness for Billy Joel and bagels honestly and unapologetically. These days, Charlotte calls Virginia home and lives with her husband and two children in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains where you'll find her playing tunes at pianos around town, hanging out with her family, or working on her first collection of essays and children's stories.