“That’s exactly what I wanted to say, but I didn’t know how to say it!”
People tell me this all the time. I understand that every project—big or small—has a purpose and an audience, and it’s important to choose the right words to get the job done. I write and edit text for:
- Business documents, letters, proposals, SOQs
- Marketing pieces, websites, emails
- Reports, handbooks, etc.
Here are some examples of writing/editing projects. You can find many more writing projects in marketing materials and websites.
ODC weekly construction reports
Edit a series of weekly reports for a school construction project in France. The reports are written by a French-speaking architect, so they must be reworded to sound more like proper English for the architect’s American clients. Client: Omnium Design & Consulting
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RWA email template
Design and write a marketing email template for a commercial architect. An email template makes it easy to insert images and text for the next issue, and helps maintain a consistent look. Client: Ruark & Wyatt Architects
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REAP email newsletters
Design and write a series of periodic email newsletters for a nonprofit literacy organization. An email template makes it easy to insert images and text for the next issue, and helps maintain a consistent look. The emails go to different audiences: educators, donors, volunteers and sometimes all three. Client: REAP
"Okay, I am blown away by how great this looks! Seriously, way more than anything I have ever done!!!!" |
Troop 175 Newbie Guide
Design and write a guide for scouts and parents new to Troop 175. The guide explains Troop meetings, procedures, expectations and practical advice about the world of boy scouting. Client: Troop 175
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Earth Products employee handbook
Design and edit the content for a new employee handbook. The manual uses the company’s new color scheme and logo to tie in with their other printed materials. The handbook was designed in Word for easy updating and in-house printing. Client: Earth Products
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Phoenix School handbook
Pro bono work to overhaul a parent handbook for a non-profit childcare center, including annual updates for five years. Client: The Phoenix School
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Jenestar sales letter
Edit the text for a sales letter to introduce a new company to prospective clients. Client: Jenestar Web Creations
"The letter is exactly what I was looking for, and hopefully will be a great help in my marketing efforts." |
ODC feasibility studies & proposals
Edit the content for numerous architectural feasibility studies and proposals. The documents are written by a French-speaking architect and need to be carefully re-worded for an audience of American clients. Client: Omnium Design & Consulting
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KidBits newsletter
Pro bono work to design and write a monthly newsletter for parents and staff of a non-profit childcare center. The writing project continued for five years. Client: The Phoenix School
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CPSI pharmacist recruiting package
Rewrite and redesign an existing mismatched recruiting package. The first task was to heavily edit the existing text and to write new text based on client interviews. The next step was to organize the random components into a logical sequence, using a single, consistent design to complement the company’s marketing brochure. Client: CPSI
"It was wonderful having that information to give out, and I think it was received very, very well. It made the presentation much easier and more effective." |