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From thoughts to reality — explore the journey and my projects below. Through my writing, I started a freelance writing business to help others share their voices.

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ABOUT The girl behind the books

Kiki Pape is a writer and brand voice strategist based in Michigan, telling stories that sound like the people behind them. At Detroit Promotions, she helps brands find their rhythm — blending words, visuals, and culture into something that actually feels alive.

With a background in creative writing and media from the University of Colorado Boulder, her work moves between storytelling, branding, and creative direction, always chasing what feels real.

Outside of Detroit Promotions, she runs her own projects like The Worry Wags, a children’s book that celebrates imagination and emotion. Kiki’s world is built on finding the heartbeat — of a story, a brand, or a moment worth remembering.

My Recent Blog posts

Home Sweet Headache By Kiki Pape: I made leaving my hometown a personality trait—only to end up right back in it.

The art and rituals of game day in Detroit

The Art of Obsession By Kiki Pape: What makes life worth it for your passions?

My Creative Footprint

Step into my creative world and explore the heart of my work. From whimsical children’s tales to imaginative fiction, vibrant art, and bold media projects, this is where my ideas come alive — and where I invite you to join me on the journey.

Interested in working with me? Contact me below to create something amazing.

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Children's book creation

The Worry Wags By Kiki Pape & illustrated by Ellyana Wills

The Worry Wags by Kiki Pape is a fun and heartfelt story that raises awareness about children's anxiety and mental health. It provides a comforting, relatable resource for parents and kids, promoting emotional well-being through an engaging and uplifting tale.

FreeLance Business Started: October 2025

Kiki Pape LLC

A Detroit girl with a laptop and way too many open tabs. Kiki Pape LLC is where I turn creative chaos into clean copy — writing for brands, building newsletters on Mailchimp, ghostwriting stories, and managing the words that make people stop scrolling. I also run my own blogs about writing, city life, and the creative mess behind it all. Every project — whether it’s a brand launch or a blog post — is a new way to say something that matters (and sounds good while doing it).

Writing/ Blog Series

The Detroit PlayBook Series

Not Your Average Fan
What started as early morning tears and frozen fingers at the Thanksgiving game turned into a lifelong love letter to Detroit. Growing up as a season ticket holder, I didn’t always get the hype — the chaos, the cold, the heartbreak. But somewhere between the Fireball shots, Motown hums, and Jared Goff chants, I realized it was never just about football. It’s about family, loyalty, and showing up — even when it’s freezing, even when we’re losing. This story isn’t just about a team; it’s about a city that loves hard, stands tall, and proves year after year that hope is its own kind of victory.

What This Writer Does (When She’s Not Writing)
My Personality Outside of Google Docs...Check out more on my LinkedIn!

When I’m not writing, I’m usually chasing something that makes me feel alive — snowboarding down the mountains in Colorado, running events with Detroit Promotions, or helping build brands through Tech Stak. I love attending writers’ workshops, taking photos that capture the in-between moments, and saying yes to anything that feels like a story in motion.