Anne Bryant
Storyteller, public speaker, writer, photographer, and videographer based in Brooklin, Maine and traveling everywhere.
Telling stories about people, with their passions firmly front and foremost, is the key to conveying the importance of any project. I make clients comfortable in front of my lens, and am able to clearly convey technical concepts to both beginner and expert audiences.
Past and Present Work
Freelance Writer
Videographer: Events and Documentarian Videos
Technical Editor, Writer, Librarian
Researcher
Writer and Editor
Public Speaker
Event Organizer
Virtual Admin; pro at working remotely
Project Manager
Social Media Manager and Content Creator
Website Developer
Brand Manager
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Content Creator
Videography, video editing, YouTube videos, Instagram content, email newsletters, storytelling, signal boosting, event hype, website design and migration, strategy, solidifying new branding/logo. -
Content Creator, Event Promotion
This is a relatively new relationship, with more to come in 2025.
Sample: Live event videography and editing. “Road to Revolution Part 2: Newburyport Braces for Attack by Sea” A sold-out event funded by grants that required documenting via video. -
Planner and Collaborator
Launch planning for SKYLARK, a Haven 12 ½ built on YouTube by Bob Emser, and documented on his channel. Logistics, promotion, boat show presence, landing page design. Mentor for members of The Boat Building Academy.
In 2025/2026, Bob is taking my 17’ Lyman runabout into his shop for restoration, a collaborative effort that will yield videos on both his channel and mine.
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Videographer, Editor, Consultant
Branding and identity, video production, Patreon and donation pitches, YouTube Live events, social media assistance. This 1903 fishing boat, built in Cornwall, England, will likely be launched this summer. I’ve been with her since 2019.
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Producer
Production, planning, direction, videography, Patreon membership management and strategy, boat launch (1,500 attendees) and other event/logistics planning, website revamp and maintenance, volunteer management, public relations and communication (built their email newsletter list to 6k+ strong from scratch), merchandise management, on-camera talent from time to time, though mostly behind the camera.
I also initiated/managed the paid integration relationships with professional agents, bringing in record revenue. Content integration partners include Skillshare, BetterHelp, EcoFlow, Bluetti, and more.
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Associate Editor, Writer, Social Media Manager
Sample: “Maintaining WIDGEON”, WoodenBoat
Sample: "Tenderly Dinghy" design review, Small Boats
Sample: "Quickloader" product review, Small Boats
Sample: Getting Started in Boats “The Thrill of the Drill”, extended content for WoodenBoat
[June 2016 to January 2020] Wrote and edited articles; managed departments — Review and Getting Started in Boats; represented the magazine and planned presence, demonstrations, and special events at boat shows; managed social media: 150k audience on Facebook and grew the 9k IG audience to a 36k audience; assisted the editor of Small Boats Monthly as associate editor and wrote articles. Also did a good amount of photography and videography.
Public Speaking
Humor, experience, a welcoming voice for beginners and a seasoned sailor to keep it interesting for old salts. I can speak with authority on a number of topics, and I love to host/moderate panel discussions, trivia events, tours, and more.
I seek to delight audiences with humor and to make sure they feel like their time was well spent by offering practical takeaways and stories that universally resonate. I'm candid and humble; I make guests shine and give sponsors a reason to come back with their financial support again and again. Whether in person or online, I'm a warm and friendly presenter your audiences will remember.
Organizing events is another speciality—from my experience in all types of media, both online and in print, I have a lot of tricks up my sleeve that ensure audiences are excited by invitations and that they follow up with their time and attention. Read here about Arabella's launch in Mattapoisett, which saw about 1,500 in attendance.
Some Speaking and Hosting Examples
She Sailor Sea Story: Organized by the National Women's Sailing Association, these occasional events stream online. I have hosted a few times but have also been a storyteller. Visit the page here.
Stories from the Stage: I was chosen to step in last minute with a story about work that was broadcast on WORLD channel and GBH Boston. Here's my story and here's my interview.
Traditional Small Craft Association, North Shore Chapter: I was asked to talk on any topic I’d like, so I told the story about how I came to be on the water because someone actively reached out to invite me there. “REACHING OUT” included concrete examples about how the TSCA might invite younger members into the fold, as I’ve heard them lament a membership that skews older, and I think they have so much to offer people of all ages and most levels of interest.
I'm particularly proud to have hosted an online panel discussion with Tracy Edwards, MBE and s/v MAIDEN crew in an effort to raise funds for girls' education programs.