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Writing Samples

Editing Work


Brochures, Fliers, Letters

Plumtree Marketing, Inc. brochure – This is my brochure.

Bodies by Bobby brochure Small format brochure for a personal trainer

Clear Image Background Investigations brochure – Tri-fold brochure for a local private investigations firm.

EcoBin brochure Product brochure for a plastic commercial waste container.

Home Comfort Care brochure – Tri-fold brochure for a company that provides in-home care for the elderly.

The Saddleback Strategy Group - Tri-fold brochure for a business advisory firm.

Water Rover flier – Trade show flier for a portable pet water bowl.

The Wellness Source brochure and flier Tri-fold brochure and "1-sheet" for a 12 week wellness coaching program.

Advanced Litho letter Introductory letter for a printer.

The Wellness Source introduction letters – There were 4 versions of the "introduction" letter for this wellness coaching and integrative health clinic, each targeted to a different audience.
"Doctor" version
"Friends" version

Clear Image Background Investigations letter There were 4 versions, each targeted to a different audience.

Animal Wellness proposal letter Advertisement proposal letter for consumer magazine.

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Websites

Balanced Sole Reflexology, reflexologist

EcoBin plastic commercial waste container

Food Allergy Books
, books to help people live with food allergies

Focus 5 Media, a targeted publication/B-to-C advertising vehicle

Keli McCall, real estate agent

Loran Thompson, motivational speaker

Moty Koppes, life coach

New Age Pet, pet houses and bowls

Nipomo Organizing Solutions, home and office organizer

Oriental Medical Associates clinic that specializes in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine

Stone Craft, a full-service contractor specializing in high-end home and commercial remodeling projects

Terra Academy hair cutting and salon management academy

The Saddleback Strategy Group, business advisors

The Wellness Source wellness coaching and integrative health clinic

Toast-It Toaster Bags, a consumer product

Two Minute Networker, a business networking specialist

Water Rover portable pet water bowl

B2B Credit, a financial services firm that helps businesses establish credit; I rewrote some pages and edited others.

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Newsletters

Coyote Creek Consulting Monthly email for an IT consulting firm.

Downey's Chocolate Experience Monthly email newsletter for a chocolate maker and cafe.

Quarterly Statement Quarterly newsletter for a regional credit union.

Water World Brief monthly email newsletter for retailers of the Water Rover™ portable pet water bowl.


Print Ads

Water Rover Both consumer and trade ads for a portable pet water bowl.

Clear Image Background Investigations Ad for a private investigations firm targeting lawyers.

First Financial Credit Union Testimonial ad for a regional credit union.

Coyote Creek Consulting Employment ads for an IT consulting company. I created boiler plate copy and then re-wrote 5 ads that were posted on an online job board.

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Press Releases

The Back-to-School Hustle Time-of-year tie-in for a cookbook.

Book Reveals Dangers New product announcement for a food allergy "how to" book for parents.

The Top 10 Reasons to Establish Business Credit General release for a financial services firm.

Keeping Dogs Hydrated When Away From Home National event tie-in for a dog product company.

Oncologic Emergencies New product announcement for a continuing education video program for nurses.

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Taglines

Home Comfort Care

Because There's No Place Like Home

Lanei Moore, Realtor
Giving You the Attention You Deserve

Plumtree Marketing, Inc.
Your On-Call Marketing Writer

Plumtree Press
Books to Help Your Family Live with Food Allergies

Sandy Crowley, Realtor
Making it Easy for You

The Wellness Source
Helping People Get Well and Stay Well For Life


Radio Ads

Derek Quinn Productions – 60-second ad for a major local radio station

Web Content

Navigating the Food Allergy Minefield Shenandoah.com, August 2005

Starting a Support Group KidsWithFoodAllergies.com


Trade Journal Articles

Reverse 1031 Exchanges: Avoiding Capital Gains Taxes In A Seller's Market – Ghostwritten; November 2004 issue of the Scotsman Guide

Conduits vs. Portfolios – Ghostwritten; December 2005 issue of the Scotsman Guide

Make the Exchange – Ghostwritten; January 2006 issue of the Scotsman Guide

Summing Up the 504 – Ghostwritten; March 2006 issue of the Scotsman Guide

Land for Lease – Ghostwritten; May 2006 issue of the Scotsman Guide

Lending on Notes & Deeds of Trust – Ghostwritten; July 2006 issue of the Scotsman Guide

A Collateral Move – Ghostwritten; September 2006 issue of the Scotsman Guide

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Consumer Magazine and E-Zine Articles

Raising a Well-Adjusted Child Who Happens To Have Food Allergies – Winter 2007 issue of Support Net

Raising A Child Who Has Life-Threatening Food Allergies – April/May 2005 issue of Family Times

Navigating the Food Allergy Minefield – March 2005 issue of Pediatrics for Parents


Simply Sensational Sun-Dried Tomatoes – March/April 2006 issue of Home Cooking

Picnic Salads That Can Take the Heat – July/August 2005 issue of Home Cooking

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Books

How To Manage Your Child's Life-Threatening Food Allergies: Practical Tips For Everyday Life – Detailed, step-by-step information for creating a safe and enjoyable home, school and social life for a severely food-allergic child; 208 pages; self-published.

What's To Eat? The Milk-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook – Over 145 original recipes for baked goods, main dishes, soups and salads, side dishes, and breakfast foods; 200 pages; self-published.


Other

Miscellaneous Business Writing – I have written, co-written, and/or edited numerous business documents for clients in a broad range of industries, including financial services, non-profit, manufacturing, food, travel, transportation, real estate management, and health care. These confidential documents include letters, proposals, agreements, marketing plans, presentations, creative briefs, meeting recaps, program updates, survey questionnaires and telemarketing scripts.

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Editing Work

Marketing Materials Editing

Direct Mail Pieces, Print Ads, Brochures, Letters, Newsletters – I edit nearly all of the materials produced by Burton, Livingstone, & Kirk, a marketing agency.


Book Editing

Are You Relevant? A Guide to Crafting Professional Success by Edward May – I did extensive editing of this business self-help book.


Article Editing


Food Allergies in the News: Is Your Facility Allergy Aware? by Ronni Alicea RD, February 2006 issue of Dietary Manager

What's Up With Gluten-Free Diets? by Ronni Alicea RD, March 2006 issue of Dietary Manager



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