About - Lone Prairie Creative

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Julie R. Neidlinger is a writer, artist, and private pilot based in North Dakota. Her art and writing are shaped by her Christian faith, rural living, and the quiet details of everyday life.

For nearly 30 years, her work, via Lone Prairie Creative LLC (formerly Lone Prairie Art Works), has been available online. It includes blogging, essays, books, illustrations, photos, paintings, and freelance writing across a range of formats, including ghostwriting.

Raised on a farm near the Canadian border and now living in Bismarck, she brings a distinctly prairie perspective to her work. Her background includes art and art history, and her interests range from art and writing, reading, piano and violin, gardening, travel, baking, hiking, and road trips.

CONTACT

julie@loneprairie.net

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Testimonials

What people are saying.

Julie is a unicorn in the world of freelance writing. She understands what it means to be truly remarkable. Her work isn't just good—it's exceptional. Every time. Julie's superpower is turning complex ideas into content that resonates. Ghostwritten books, articles that engage, copy that persuades—she does it all with finesse. But what makes Julie indispensable is her commitment. She's professional, communicative, and never misses a deadline. Don't just take my word for it. Experience the difference of working with a writer who cares as much about your project as you do. Hire Julie. You won't regret it. Just save a spot for me in her calendar.

Jordan Loftis

CEO, Story Chorus

Julie is a trusted advisor and has a wealth of helpful information and insight on processes and best resources for various projects. She has proven herself to be dependable, highly organized, and trustworthy, exhibiting both personal and professional integrity. When we are traveling, Julie handles the mail processing and bank deposits for our nonprofit organization as well as for us personally. Whether teaching, event organization, data management, project/task management, communications, systems upgrades, consulting, writing, or artwork, Julie always performs with excellence. Her skills, talents, and experience are sure to benefit you and your business.

M. C. P.

Affect Eternity Ministries

As a virtual assistant and booking manager, Julie does an amazing job! She quickly organized documents, made much-needed software changes, streamlined and organized our customer data, and has created a system that makes it possible for me to focus on the work and leave booking and client management to her.

J.W.

Petcare business

...you'll be compelled to read every last word.

Mickey McLean

World Magazine

Julie created a website for us and has made it easy to manage event and product information on the website. She handled the photos, website copy, and even designed and had promotional materials printed. Thanks to her, we have a brand that syncs across all platforms.

Crooked Fence Ranch

South Dakota Ag Producer

...taught herself how to survive and grow as a one-person work-at-home artist in rural North Dakota.

Gwen Bristol

Dakota Lifestyle Magazine