About Me

Writing Waves mission statement by Tonya Tee: Elevating the digital landscape by replacing shallow 'microwave' content with ethical, data-driven messaging. I help professionals and daring brands become trusted authorities through intentional, purpose-driven copy and targeted market research.
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The Sole Soul Behind Writing Waves

The ocean is vast, and no two waves are identical. Each one varies in size while carrying its own energy, rhythm, power, and purpose. I believe the same is true for brands. 

I am Tonya Tee, a storyteller at heart and the sole soul behind Writing Waves, where No Wave is the Same. Writing Waves is a copywriting and content marketing business that specializes in crafting authentic messaging for brands that refuse to sound like everyone else. 

I blend structure and soul to help your brand navigate the digital sea to turn ripples into results.  

Why “Writing Waves”?

As a surfing enthusiast, I’ve always seen the parallel between surfers and writers. Surfers dive into the ocean to connect with the waves, and I dive into words to connect with audiences. I surf the ocean of words, navigating resonating sentences. 

I wanted to fuse the power of my two passions into the name of my business. The confluence of watching surfers catch the wave and the art of storytelling is how I came up with the name, Writing Waves.

I know firsthand what it feels like to have something important to say and need the right channel for it to be read or heard. Due to a stuttering problem, my love of words started at an early age. Often silenced by my immediate family, I learned empathy, tenacity, and the value of effective phrasing. Because of my childhood affliction, writing became my better voice.

They say, “Knowledge is power.” 

I say, “Knowledge isn’t power until it’s applied.” 

In 2020, I launched Writing Waves to put my knowledge into action. As a lifelong student of human connection with a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies (not Liberal Arts) with emphasis on Communication, and over 25 years in the Accounting industry, I apply my knowledge by helping brands navigate the changing tides of the modern market to showcase each business’s value.

Whether it’s high-conversion copywriting, strategic content marketing, a standout resume, or a gutsy campaign, my goals are the same: To help your brand bond with your audience and increase sales. 

The Pragmatic Wordsmith

It’s all about connection. My childhood taught me resilience. My education taught me communication psychology. My accounting career taught me precision. The intersection of writing to be heard, understanding human emotion, and having an auditor’s eye makes my approach different. 

It is the foundation of everything Writing Waves creates, the rare convergence of Structure and Soul:

  • Structure:  Content that’s organized, goal-oriented, and delivered on time.
  • Soul: Copy that’s human, intentional, and deeply connective.

The results? Messaging that performs and drives growth. I’m not only writing words. I’m crafting waves that carry your brand exactly where it needs to go. Whether it’s a blog, resume, social media content, or something outside of the box, I’m here to help your brand connect with your audience in ways that matter.

Ready to write waves with me? Jump in. The water’s fine.

My Power Values

Power Value 1: Empathy. A chalkboard illustration of a red heart with medical EKG graphs, symbolizing the intersection of care and precision. Text explains how Tonya Tee uses empathy to meet clients where they are, creating meaningful changes that drive real business results.

Power Value 2: Honesty. A word cloud featuring trust-centered terms like truth, respect, and loyalty. Text highlights Tonya Tee’s commitment to transparency and honest partnership, ensuring Writing Waves produces results through authentic, even when challenging, perspectives.

Power Value 3: Resourcefulness. A dense word cloud featuring terms like research, analysis, and science. Text describes how Writing Waves uses knowledge-driven insights and a deep "well" of research to create effective, engaging messaging streams that keep audiences returning.

Power Value 4: Collaboration. A chalkboard illustration featuring a lightbulb-shaped word cloud with terms like teamwork, strategy, and brand. Text explains the "WE not ME" philosophy of Writing Waves, describing the joint word-surfing experience used to create compelling waves that move a business forward.

A Note on the Human Aspect

All waves created are 100% Tonya Tee-generated. As the Sole Soul of Writing Waves, I lead, and AI follows. I use AI tools as my Copywriting Interns for research and SEO assistance. My Structure & Soul are not dependent upon an algorithm and never will be.