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

The Well-stocked Dock
There are few things more relaxing than sitting on the dock, listening to the gently lapping water, breathing in the vistas, and dipping your toes in the water. Indeed, the dock is the new it-spot for getting together on the water. More than just a landing pad for coming out of (or going into) the water, the dock is a place that more and more people are using as a multipurpose outdoor space to fish, boat, dine and gather.
West Willow Publishing
Lifestyle Decor
Wallpaper: Design’s Comeback Kid
It’s easy to recreate any look you see in a magazine or on TV with paint—and there are plenty of blog posts out there that will teach you how to do just that, step by step. After a while, though, those looks—those trends—grow tiresome. You start seeing the same paint color, the same backsplash, and the same mirrors at all of your friends’ houses, and it all becomes ubiquitous—not personal.
Lynchburg Living Magazine
Lifestyle Design Decor
The 20 Most Romantic Renditions of Jazz Standards
Radio stations these days are replete with basic, ill-written lyrics about dating or makin’ whoopee. Should we expect more from modern songs? Sadly, probably not: the beginning stages of dating are akin to puppy love—sweet, not deep—and sex sells. Where do we look for true love songs, then, especially on this Valentine’s Day?
Musical U
Music
8 delicious casseroles for when you're craving a little bit of comfort
Grey skies, chunky sweaters, logs on the fire -- the only thing you're missing to enhance an evening of pure and cozy bliss is some comfort food. What could be easier than throwing together a few ingredients and popping a casserole in the oven? Whether you're just looking for something quick and simple to bake while you catch up on a television series or if you just need something to bring to a Sunday dinner, the following recipes take classic family favorites from over the years and turn them into delectable (and portable!)
SFG Media Group
Food
Is Loft Living for You?
You want to be able to walk or bike everywhere. Loft living means living in a city with quick access to shops, dining and entertainment, so while you don’t need to get rid of your car, you also won’t need it just to go up a block or two. You appreciate history and architecture. If you love the character of older homes and buildings and despise all things cookie-cutter, a loft could be for you.
Lynchburg Living Magazine
Lifestyle Community Design
A Welcome Home: One Dream Cabin on the James
IF YOU EVER VENTURE ALL THE WAY DOWN TRENTS FERRY ROAD, you might be surprised to find that such tranquil countryside could exist mere minutes away from the Hill City. If you continue to traverse the curved mountain paths, you’ll find a quiet neighborhood tucked into the hills, spotting one log home perched high above the roaring James River.
West Willow Publishing
Lifestyle Design
Love on Display for Christmas
While driving down Thomas Jefferson Road in Forest, there are two vistas sure to catch your eye at any time of year: the Peaks of Otter and a sprawling brick Georgian Colonial. When it comes to Christmastime, however, the brick manor steals the show. Rachel and Wayne Beeler don’t just deck the halls—they garnish the gazebo, embellish the fountain, and make sure that every view indoors and out points to the Christmas season.
Lynchburg Living Magazine
Lifestyle Holidays Decor
A Classic Christmas In A Bedford Bungalow
On a narrow street in the heart of Centertown Bedford lies a bungalow that looks like it came straight from a Currier & Ives landscape, complete with the warm glow of fireplace light peeking out its windows. Here, the past meets the present, held together by time-honored and natural touches of the season.
West Willow Publishing
Lifestyle Community Holidays Decor Design
Finders, Keepers | A Treasure Trove In Pittsylvania County
Debbie and Marc Sirockman have planned and dreamed together for most of their lives: They met when they were 14 years old, eloped in college, and celebrated 34 years of marriage this year. After spending childhood summers at family homes in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, one of those shared dreams included having a home on a lake.
West Willow Publishing
Lifestyle Design Decor
A Home with a View, A Community with a Vision
He was born in the land of a thousand lakes, but he chose the one with mountain views. Minnesota native Dennis Mischel and his wife Gayle have lived in North Dakota, California and Washington D.C., but Gayle admits, “I’ve never lived in a place as welcoming as Smith Mountain Lake.”. And this year, all settled in to their new life, the Mischels are returning the favor as they take part in a major community event—the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour.
Lynchburg Living Magazine
Lifestyle Design Decor
Villa Maria | How a Lynchburg Landmark Became a Family Home
From the sprawling green lawn to the wrought iron fence that surrounds it, it’s impossible to miss the brick Georgian mansion anchoring the corner of Rivermont Avenue and Langhorne Road. The 1911 building has gone through many incarnations since its initial construction as the personal home of Phillip Krise.
West Willow Publishing
Lifestyle Historical Home Design Community
Gotta Get Up To Get Downtown
With a greater interest in downtown revitalization, historic preservation and simple living, the demand for loft living is on the rise. Lofts establish a sense of community and their locations provide convenience to work (whether you work in the city or need to simply hop on 501), as well as being within walking distance from shopping, dining out and recreation.
Lynchburg Living Magazine
Community Design
Classical Meets Chic On Church Street
If you’re in downtown Lynchburg and happen upon the corner of 11th and Church Streets, you might know one of the older buildings as the Floyd Ward Dance Studio, and you might even know that it used to be a Masonic Temple. Years have passed since Masons and hopeful ballerinas made their way to that building on the corner.
West Willow Publishing
Historical Home Design
Since You’ve Been Gone: 11 Post-Breakup Songs To Help You Make It Through
If you went through a difficult breakup, we send our condolences and encouragement: you will survive Valentine’s Day. Even if you drown your sorrows in chocolates, drinks, and sweet treats, rest assured that you’ve got company in the post-breakup period: Kelly Clarkson wasn’t the only one to go through a breakup and think about how things were going since her lover was gone.
Musical U
Music
A Room of One’s Own: Creating a Home Library
With the popularity of e-readers, it might seem curious that more and more homeowners are showing an interest in creating their own home libraries. Where is this interest coming from? While many passionate readers believe that nothing will ever truly replace the experience of a real page-turner, a home library offers more than just a place to store your hardcovers and paperbacks: it offers us a place to experience peace in our busy lives.
West Willow Publishing
Design
The Original White Brick House
I’ve always loved doing creative things,” states Peg Breiholz, local artist and owner of The White Brick House in Forest. From her upbringing to her current business, Peg has maintained a strong sense of self that drives all her decisions and inspires others to do the same. The Minnesota native grew up on her family’s homestead in Springfield where they farmed livestock and crops; Peg remembers they “had acres and acres of strawberries and cucumbers in the summer.”.
Lynchburg Living Magazine
Design Decor

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

Charlotte Farley has been fascinated by words since childhood: the rhythm of syllables, the subtle shifts in diction, and the ways language shapes stories and stirs emotion. That love of language has carried through every chapter of her career, whether teaching middle and high school English, writing grants for nonprofits, or helping creative businesses find the right words to connect with their audiences.

Today, Charlotte is a professional writer, grant consultant, and content strategist who partners with nonprofits and small businesses to inspire support and drive meaningful results. She has secured over $500,000 in grant funding for organizations focused on community, education, children, and the arts, including the Virginia Children’s Book Festival, Opera on the James, Wharton Memorial Foundation, and Bower Center for the Arts, and more. Her expertise also includes freelance writing and editing, SEO-driven content strategy, digital marketing, and brand messaging, helping organizations expand their reach and strengthen their impact.

Earlier in her career, Charlotte served as an English and Creative Writing teacher. She revitalized the creative writing and literary magazine programs during her tenure, and under her leadership, these publications earned national recognition and top awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. She later presented at the CSPA Spring Convention and has since served on its Board of Judges.

Her writing life extends beyond client work. Charlotte has written feature articles for print magazines, advised an award-winning literary magazine, and published poetry in LIGHT, The Listening Eye, and other literary journals. In 2025, she founded Mayfair Storyhouse, a small literary studio and boutique press based in Virginia, devoted to books that invite reflection, evoke joy, and kindle a sense of self and home.

A professional pianist and proud Long Island native, she comes by her fondness for Billy Joel and bagels honestly and unapologetically. These days, she lives with her husband and children in Virginia’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.