Established in 2007, Always Write is a family-owned, Texas-based online business providing professional editing and writing services in American English.
As a small business, we’re able to offer something that can be hard to find elsewhere: friendly, personal service and a genuine commitment to every client and project. We believe the best work comes from building strong, lasting relationships with our clients—and we’re proud that the vast majority of our business comes from repeat customers and referrals.
Our team brings together many years of professional editing and writing experience, along with advanced degrees in English. Whether you’re working with us for the first time or returning with your next project, you can expect thoughtful attention, clear communication, and professional service from beginning to end.
Want to know more about the people behind Always Write? Meet our team and read our bios below.
Dawn Herring
Owner, Editor, Formatting Specialist
Dawn, the grammar and formatting specialist at Always Write, earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in English, with a specialization in linguistics, from Sam Houston State University. A former college administrator and English professor, and a published writer, Dawn has over 30 years of combined professional experience in editing and formatting scholarly articles, theses and dissertations, fiction and non-fiction, website content, technical reports, marketing materials, and more; teaching writing and grammar courses; tutoring in writing and grammar; and developing and presenting seminars on grammar, editing, organizational skills, and personality styles.
Daryl Herring
Lead Editor/Writing Specialist
Daryl, the creative writing specialist at Always Write, received his master's degree in English with a creative writing emphasis from Sam Houston State University, as well as a bachelor's degree in English from Baylor University. Daryl has won numerous awards for his writing, and his original screenplay Left Hand of God was optioned by an independent film company in Los Angeles. A former college English professor and writing tutor, and a published writer, Daryl has extensive writing and editing experience; he is also well versed in assisting with the creative writing process, whether it be in the form of editing, offering creative feedback, or ghostwriting.
Rusty the wonderdog
Security Specialist
Rusty is the security specialist at Always Write. Despite how the picture looks, we don't let him do any editing. In fact, he's supposed to be diligently guarding the premises, but instead, he's playing Spider Solitaire. It seems every company has one of those employees.
Rusty received his security certification from the Herring School of Dog Obedience. He has many years of experience in the security field, both home and business.
