ā€œFacts don’t move people. Stories do. Hire a writer.ā€

Laurie Barrett

Writer. Journalist. Storyteller.

Read Laurie’s latest story in South Shore Magazine!

ā€œWhether you're a one-person powerhouse or a growing small business with something to say, you need content that sparks connection, and leaves a lasting impression.ā€

Smart. Snappy. Built to fetch results.

— Laurie Barrett, Founder

You bring the vision.

We’ll bring the bark.

3x Followers. One Happy Dog.

The Social Bark tripled LinkedIn followers for a local outdoor company, increasing post reach by 218%—and turning passive candidates into brand advocates. That’s the power of strategic content with a distinctive voice.

Ready to grow? Let’s make your voice bark louder.

I’m a writer driven by instinct—drawn to stories, strategy, and helping people and small businesses find their true voice. At The Social Bark, I believe your message deserves more than noise. It deserves a presence that feels real, resonates deeply, and inspires loyalty.

No fluff. Just authentic stories, creative sparks, and strategies that help you and your brand connect, engage, and grow.

Alpha energy only. Come run with me.

Unleash the Pack. Here’s what we do.

SOME BRANDS WE’VE RUN WITH.

Orvis logo with the brand name in teal letters on a white background.
šŸ“ˆ +325% LinkedIn follower growth
🧠 +810% increase in candidate engagement
šŸ”— Drove fresh leads straight to COMPANY site
A circular logo for Mrs. Mekler's Mercantile featuring a large black 'M' in the center, with decorative yellow and gray floral elements on either side, and the text 'Mrs. Mekler's Mercantile' surrounding the circle.
šŸŽ prospected and pulled in corporate gifting clients.
šŸ“£ Expanded LinkedIn visibility with voice-led content.
šŸŒŽ Grew the brand’s social media footprint 
Logo for Scoops Ice Cream Company featuring a vanilla ice cream cone with a cherry on top.
"Before working with The Social Bark, our social media felt... vanilla. Laurie helped us find our voice—fun, welcoming, and just the right amount of quirky.
 We grew our following, boosted engagement, and became a local favorite online—not just at the counter."
 — Team Scoops Ice Cream
Logo of Exit Cape Realty with the slogan Welcome Home.
šŸŽ¤ Refined the brand voice, leveled up social content
šŸ“£ More reach. More recognition.
šŸ“¬ More agents saying, ā€œWe want that.ā€

Words of Winston.

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