About
I’m Maxwell Moreira, a history and civic writer specializing in clear, research-driven storytelling for public audiences.
My work sits at the intersection of public history, civic education, and long-form explanatory writing. I focus on making complex historical events, institutions, and political systems understandable without oversimplifying them or turning them into opinion pieces. Accuracy, context, and structure guide everything I write.
I approach projects with a public-facing, institutional mindset: sources matter, clarity matters, and readers deserve explanations that respect both the subject and their intelligence. Whether I’m writing educational material, museum-style interpretive content, newsletters, or in-depth explainers, my goal is to help audiences understand how historical and civic systems developed, how they function, and why they continue to shape the present.
I work with museums, educators, nonprofits, local organizations, and independent projects that need writing that is credible, non-partisan, and accessible to general readers. My style is grounded and analytical, informed by historical methods but written for people outside academic silos.
You can view my professional background and recent work on LinkedIn.
Services
History & Civic Explainers
Clear, structured articles that teach without talking down—perfect for public audiences, org blogs, or resource pages.
Museum / Nonprofit Web Copy
Home, About, Exhibits, Programs, and donation messaging—written to inform, build trust, and convert.
Newsletters & Updates
Consistent newsletters that keep supporters informed—clean sections, strong subject lines, and readable flow.
Editing & Voice-Match Rewrites
Tighten what you already have—clarity, tone, and structure—without losing your organization’s voice.
Best fit for
If your content needs to be accurate and readable for the public, I’m a strong fit.
- Museums, historic sites, archives
- Education nonprofits & community orgs
- Local history projects & heritage tourism
- Civic groups & non-partisan explainers
- Researchers who need public-facing writing
I don’t do partisan spin. I do clarity, context, and credibility.
How it works
1) Quick intake
Goal, audience, tone, length, deadline, and any sources you want used.
2) Outline + direction
A short outline or messaging plan so we agree on structure before drafting.
3) Draft + revision
You get a draft, then one included revision to finalize.
Pricing
Simple starting packages. Ongoing work available as monthly retainers.
Starter
One explainer article, newsletter, or web page.
$150–$350 (scope-dependent)
Monthly
2–4 pieces/month (articles, newsletters, or web updates).
$600–$1,400 (monthly)
Research Longform
Deep-dive feature or multi-section resource page with optional citations.
$500+ (project)
Prefer pricing by word or by hour? I can quote that too—send your usual length + deadline.
Selected Writing Samples
Historical Analysis & Explanatory Writing
A long-form piece focused on historical context, source evaluation, and clear explanation for non-specialist readers.
Available upon request.
Civic & Institutional Explainers
Writing that breaks down civic systems, political institutions, and public issues with an emphasis on accuracy and neutrality.
Available upon request.
Research-Based Educational Writing
Structured, source-driven writing designed for educational or public history audiences.
Available upon request.
Contact
Send the basics—topic, audience, length, deadline, and any sources you want used. I’ll reply with next steps and a quote.
Quick facts
Turnaround: typically 2–5 days (scope-dependent)
Revisions: 1 included
Delivery: Google Doc / Word / CMS-ready
Approach: clear, accurate, non-partisan
Testimonials
“Clear, engaging writing that made a complex topic easy to follow.”
“Fast turnaround, strong structure, and great attention to accuracy.”
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