About Me

How WordSmith Came To Be

I’m Tavia Green Smith and I’ve been a writer at heart since I learned to write.

Many life transitions led me to want to be a writer who helps other people as they reach their next chapter in life. 

I became a professional journalist after graduating from Western Kentucky University, in Bowling Green, KY with a Bachelor of Arts in print journalism. 

My first job was at  Gannett Inc.’s newspaper, The Leaf-Chronicle, in Clarksville, Tenn. where I worked for eight years as a crime and courts reporter. During that time, I met many victims of violent crimes and  families who faced tragedies. Leading with compassion and not sensationalizing someone’s tragedy became my main focus as I built life-long relationships with those who’d lost someone they loved to gun violence, domestic homicide, and DUI wrecks.

In 2015, I began working at my “dream job.” I was hired on the Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s communications team, where I served as a spokeswoman for the hospital as well as public relations and media coordinator for Vanderbilt. My compassion led me to  work directly with high-profile patients and families who had been in car wrecks, fires, and other traumatic incidents. I served as a liaison between patients and the media. 

I returned to my community in 2019, due to work/life balance and worked for ClarksvilleNow.com, as a managing editor and content specialist manager. I worked with community leaders to report current news events including daily COVID-19 coverage. I also worked with small business owners to write promoted content. 

I have about 15 years of professional writing experience. I began writing obituaries after a family friend died of breast cancer 10 years ago and I’ve been honored to compose dozens of personalized obituaries that honor the memory of those who ‘lived’ and not just died. 

I look forward to working with you as you transition into life’s next chapter in life. Whether it’s working through grief or getting a new job, I am here for you to grow through -and not just go through- your transitions.

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WordSmith Writing Services was established in 2012  as an obituary writing service following the death of a family friend. Throughout the years, services continued to expand to meet the personal needs of clients. Specializing in personalized service, 1:1 interactions, and individualized plans, the professional writing service continues to help people as they transition through life’s changes.

My Goal

At WordSmith Writing Service, my goal is to help make the writing projects that accompany life changes easier with 1:1 interactions and personalized services. From obituaries to opening a new business, WordSmith’s objective is to help you work through the transition, educate you, and let you know you don’t have to do this alone by providing excellent customer service.

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“Excellent Service and Great Results! I've been using WordSmith Writing Services since 2017 and let me just say, they do not disappoint. Whenever it is time to update my resume, I use WordSmith and I get results. I either get a new job or promotion within 3-5 months. I appreciate the care, kindness, and attention to detail this company provides. They take the time to consult with you what exactly you are looking for, your goals, and style that you want reflected in your resume. When they submit their first draft, it's almost always nearly perfect. They truly take pride in their work and will go back and edit your resume and make any adjustments you want until you are satisfied. I've worked with other resume companies in the past, paid significantly more and never got the service and quality results I get with WordSmith Writing Services. If you are in the market to spruce up your resume I highly recommend you try WordSmith Writing Services.”
Stephanie K.Loyal Client
“I have used TaviaSmith writing for nearly a decade. She wrote both of my In-Laws obituaries. She spoke with my family and I and was able to take thoughts and fun memories from each person to make a very warm and detailed obituary. She is very professional and takes pride in her work. I definitely recommend TaviaSmith writing for all your writing needs.”
Jamia S.Loyal Client
"Sometimes you have a moment in your life when you just have no words. When my mom passed away in 2012 that was me. I am very grateful to WordSmith Writing Services for writing my mom's obituary. Her writing is amazing and the way she personalizes it makes it feel like a celebration of life lost versus just mourning a life lost. She is an excellent listener as well and she makes sure she knows what you want.
April S.WordSmith's first client
“I have used TaviaSmith writing for nearly a decade. She wrote both of my In-Laws obituaries. She spoke with my family and I and was able to take thoughts and fun memories from each person to make a very warm and detailed obituary. She is very professional and takes pride in her work. I definitely recommend TaviaSmith writing for all your writing needs.”
Jamia S.Loyal Client
WordSmith Writing saved my resume life! I had misplaced my most recent resume which was over 14 years ago. I had to work on a new one from scratch, and I had no idea where to start. I’ve had two different, long term careers in my life which made it more challenging to write a resume. Tavia helped me organize my skills and accomplishments, and she left me with a solid, results based resume. Within a week, I got a job. 😊 One of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Having a solid resume in hand is so important, but writing one can be stressful. Tavia totally took the burden off of me, and I’m grateful.
Karina M.Loyal Client
“After being stuck in a career “rut” for a while, I partnered with Tavia of WordSmith Writing Service to enhance my resume and Tavia did not disappoint. Through our discussions she challenged me not to be afraid to brag about my accomplishments and used the information I provided her to highlight my skills at a high level. The turnaround was quick and the service was phenomenal. I am happy to report that I was offered a senior role with an increase in salary and I truly owe it to WordSmith Writing for getting me to the next level in my career.”
Jama O.Resume Client
“I was stuck in a job that I loved but I felt I wasn’t getting compensated for my abilities. I wanted to venture out and try to find a new and better paying job. I was tired of living pay check to pay check and I wanted more. I reached out to WordSmith Writing Services to spruce up my resume. My old resume was dull and not eye catching. Tavia spruced up my resume so good I’m getting noticed a lot now. I have received 2 job offers in one week all from them noticing my resume. Thank you WordSmith Writing Services for helping me finally getting noticed.”
Tyrika G.Resume Client
I have used WordSmith services several times, and rach experience has been phenomenal! Not only is she highly professional, but she also has clear and open communication on the project and always utilized your voice and thoughts. Additionally, she is great at meeting established timeline goals. I would absolutely use WordSmith’s 5-star service again. 😊
Brandy R.Loyal Client
"When I needed a media statement, Tavia at WordSmith Writing Services was the first person I thought of! Tavia is experienced, compassionate, honest and a woman of integrity. She possess all the qualities of someone who can meet all your media needs."
D.C, Media ServiceLoyal Client
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WordSmith Writing Services was established in 2012 as an obituary writing service. Throughout the years, my services have expanded to include personal projects and business content. Service include resume’ design and writing, obituaries, content creation for websites, blog posts, social media content and management, news writing, speech writing, and business letters among other personal projects. Let me help you work smarter with WordSmith’s quality writing services.

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