Mary J. Yerkes is professional writer who specializes in inspirational writing, as well as topics for the general market. This Web site illustrates the diversity of Mary’s writing, highlights her speaking services, and offers resources for individuals facing life challenges and change.
Mary is a contributing writer to Focus on the Family’s life challenges channel, where she writes on such topics as emotional abuse, depression, chronic illness, conflict resolution, and other issues facing today’s families.
“On Focus on the Family’s flagship Web site, we typically need writers who are research-oriented and have a keen attention to detail,” says Jay MacInnes, senior editor with Focus on the Family. “Mary has all of these qualities. From the first time we worked together, I was impressed with her professionalism and her approach to sensitive topics.”
In addition to writing for Focus on the Family, Mary is a contributing writer to Suite 101 and Pre-teen Wired. Her many articles, stories, and essays have also appeared in Discipleship Journal, On Mission Magazine, SAVED: A Multicultural Christian Magazine, The Journal of Biblical Counseling, Beliefnet.com, The Quiet Hour, Now What?/Bible Advocate, Standard, Barefoot Ministries, Credo, Cross & Quill, Angel Dogs: Divine Messengers of Love, and A Cup of Comfort Devotional for Women, along with other print and online publications.
Mary writes for the business market as well. Her bylined and ghostwritten articles have appeared in Associations Now, PayTech, Bank Systems & Technology, and Community Banker Magazine, to name a few.
She is a proud member of the Evangelical Press Association and the Editorial Freelancers Association.
Mary is currently accepting assignments. Contact Mary to discuss your writing needs.
Mary speaks frequently on a wide range of topics, including Transforming Pain into Purpose, Understanding Emotional Abuse, Writing for Magazines, Breaking into Print, and more. She is available to speak at women’s retreats and events, writers conferences, and church and community events.
Can’t find a topic that’s right for your organization? Mary will create one just for you.
So They Say
“Mary’s presentation to Capital Christian Writers was a delight…rather like a semester of college-level writing instruction on speed dial. Not because she rushed through it, but because she cut to the good stuff in short order and provided an unbelievably meaty handout. This ‘Renaissance Woman’ could probably run the country if she paced herself, and yet, she is a delight to work alongside in a team. I am impressed with who she is as a person, her compassionate outreach to the hurting, and her presentations. She’s one of the ‘ask backs’.” - Betsy Dill, director, Capital Christian Writers
Contact Mary today to discuss your speaking and writing needs.