Here’s my story.

“The world will listen to anything you have to say, as long as you can say it well.”

After four years of traveling the country and the world, in 2015 I decided to sink down roots in Kansas City and put my writing degree into action. A client found me on LinkedIn and asked me to help write a couple books. Those books turned into a wonderful six years at The Signatry, where I served as director of communications. 

However, the requests for writing kept coming. Some I accepted. Some I turned down, since I already had a full-time job and a side hustle of book-writing that kept me more than busy! But as more people asked me to help them write their books, I realized I had to choose. In 2021, I quit my job and ventured into full-time freelancing. 

I now run my own company, Dream Communications, specializing in helping businesses with writing and editing. I serve as editor-in-chief for Streamline Books, and I also co-authored The Spiritual Roots of Kansas City.

I love writing. More than my job, writing is my calling. Every time someone entrusts me with their story, they impart a sacred gift. I strive to share each person’s message in the most compelling way possible. As my college mentor told me, “The world will listen to anything you have to say, as long as you can say it well.”

What People Are Saying

Annika is a disciplined, thoughtful, and focused writer—every project she has worked on that I've been involved in has been a pleasant experience from start to finish: I especially appreciate her creativity and how timely she is with her projects. I highly recommend her for your next writing project!

— Tom Dean, Founder & CCO, A Drop of Ink LLC,
Former VP of Marketing for Zondervan/HarperCollins

Annika is highly recommended by our anti-trafficking organization Exodus Cry and has edited several of our training manuals and resources. As an editor, she is thorough, detail-oriented, and extremely perceptive of the client’s needs and expectations. We look forward to continuing to work with her!

— Helen Taylor, Vice President of Intervention, Exodus Cry

As a new author, I needed guidance on how to create an eye-catching book proposal. I am so grateful for Annika's assistance. She is a true professional and effortlessly captured my voice and scope of the book.

— Crystal Cameron-Schaad, Author & Owner,
Crystal Palate Wine & Gourmet

Annika Bergen was delightful to work with. She did a developmental edit of my project, and her genuine positivity and exacting insights brought my project to a whole new level. . . . I recommend her to anyone who seeks a supportive and intelligent editor for their writing.

— Wes Tillett, Executive Director, Lafayette Urban Ministry

Dream with me

Do you dream of becoming an author but don’t know where to start? Read my blog, “So You Want To Be an Author.”