Maria Kanai is a freelance journalist, copywriter and editor based in Honolulu, Hawai'i. She regularly writes print and online editorials for publications, including the Hana Hou!, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Midweek, HONOLULU Magazine, HONOLULU Family and more. She also provides copywriting and editing services for local businesses and individuals who need marketing materials like websites, blogs, e-newsletters, brochures and social media content. 

If you're looking for creative storytelling, smart copy and persuasive content that reaches your audience, let's talk. 

 
  • “ Maria Kanai is a multi-platform writer, editor and team player of the highest caliber. She's known for her ability to gracefully cover a wide range of events and subject matter, from business to culture, food to art exhibitions. She makes deadline. She's fun. We all love handing a project over to Maria, because it will be done well and with flair. ”
    — Don Wallace, Senior Editor at HONOLULU Magazine
  • “ As a marketing consultant, I am constantly needing copy done for various clients; anything from sales pages, to LinkedIn profiles, editorials, press releases and more. Maria Kanai has been a blessing to work with as she can handle constant switches in types of writing and has a quick turnaround. I would gladly recommend her to anyone wanting professional writing services for their business! ”
    — Sharon Gutierrez, Owner at Shar'Enterprise
  • “ Maria was an outstanding writer and editor for the student media program at the University of Hawaii. Those abilities -- combined with an uplifting attitude and an infectious curiosity about the world -- are why I recommended her for internships and graduate school. She remains an excellent writer and her range is visible in the work that she does for publications in the state. ”
    — Jay Hartwell, Student Media Faculty
  • “ Maria is an excellent writer who has top interviewing skills, can tackle any subject, and always delivers copy on time. ”
    — Lucy Jokiel, former Editor-In-Chief at Honolulu Weekly

Online/Print Editorials

Advertorials

Website Content

Social Media Management

Newsletters

Press Release Writing