Carrie Cochran
Carrie Cochran is a seasoned freelance copywriter and content creator with a specialized focus on the travel and tourism industry. Her passion for professional writing began in high school when she won a regional writing competition spanning five Midwestern states, inspiring her to pursue a Bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in Professional Writing from Pensacola Christian College, which she earned in 2018. Over the past seven years, Carrie has built a robust career in travel marketing, combining her writing skills with visual storytelling to help brands connect authentically with audiences worldwide.
As the founder of Cochrane Writing and Editing, Carrie provides a comprehensive range of services, including blogs, email campaigns, website copy, visitor guides, photography, videography, and social media content. Her work emphasizes responsiveness, authenticity, and storytelling that drives engagement and conversions. One of her most notable projects was the 75th Anniversary Visitor’s Guide for the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance, which presented the region through an immersive narrative following a fictional visitor, blending travel information with compelling storytelling to create a unique reader experience.
Carrie also maintains her own travel blog, Carried Away Travels, where she shares weekly insights, destination highlights, and travel experiences for a growing audience. In addition to freelance writing, she has contributed to companies such as Adella Digital, Christian Broadcasting Network, and BulkBooks.com, handling copywriting, editing, and digital content creation. AWAI-certified in copywriting, Carrie is committed to helping travel brands craft high-impact, engaging content that resonates with audiences and drives measurable results, while also participating in professional communities like the American Writers & Artists Institute and the Chesapeake Rotary Club.
• Certified by AWAI (American Writers and Artists Institute) for copywriting
• Accelerated Copywriting Certification
• Pensacola Christian College- Bachelor's
• Won regional writing competition spanning 5 states in the Midwest during high school
• American Writers and Artists Institute
• Chesapeake Rotary Club
• Camp Chetek
• Great Hope Baptist Church
• MIRACLE LEAGUE OF NORTHEAST PENSACOLA INC
• Great Hope Baptist School
What do you attribute your success to?
Honestly, hard work and God-given talent. My parents always taught me that whatever you do, you give 100%, you give your best. That applied to high school sports, classes, whatever it may be. I found out fairly early in life, I think when I was 6, that I wanted to write, and then through school competitions and academics, I found out that I had a talent for it. But then I got to college, and that really stretched me because they made us all take classes outside of what we were comfortable with - technical writing is very different from copywriting or creative writing. I still took that philosophy that I was gonna try to do my best, and I worked for straight A's. I remember a very specific conversation with a professor where he said that when it came to raw talent, I had the same as several of the other kids in the class, but what set me apart was how hard I worked. That has stuck with me, because there's always going to be someone else out there who's just as talented as I am. That doesn't make me special. What's gonna set me apart with my clients and with my quality of what I produce is gonna be how hard I work and how willing I am to take feedback and perfect it. That's what's gonna give my clients an A-plus experience.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice Carrie ever received was from a college professor who told her that while many peers may have raw talent, it is hard work that truly sets someone apart.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would say, one, take advantage of all the tools that you've grown up with. Social media is so huge these days, and the young women that come into this field, that's natural to them. All the different platforms, all the different technology, there isn't a learning curve like there was for Millennials or an even older generation, so I would say lean into those skills. And then, especially if they're doing the content creation side of things, I'd say just always be their most authentic self, because that's what's gonna really set them apart from everyone else out there. There's a lot of people who want to be content creators, or influencers, or whatever it may be, but if they just be like everyone else, they're just gonna blend in. Whether they're getting a new client or creating content, being their most authentic self is going to be their best asset.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest opportunities in Carrie's field are the growing demand for social-media-native content creators and the ability to serve clients nationally and globally online. Authentic, storytelling-driven content presents a major opportunity to stand out in a crowded market.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to Carrie in her work and personal life are hard work, faith, authenticity, and community service.