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Linda Coss writes everything from brochures and websites to newsletters, articles, and more.To review some samples of my work, please click on the category below.

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Writing Samples

Editing Work?	Excellent marketing writer in Orange County California


Brochures

Blue Sky Transitions brochure – Tri-fold brochure for estate transition coordination specialists

Bodies by Bobby brochure – Small format brochure for a personal trainer

Clark's Auto Body Express – Tri-fold brochure for an independent auto body shop

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

Patrick Neeman brochure – Self-promo piece for a (website) user experience and usability expert

Q-railing Easy Glass brochure – Product line brochure for a railing systems manufacturer

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

The Wellness Source brochure – Tri-fold brochure for a 12 week wellness coaching program

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Websites

A Green Circle, products to help you enjoy a healthier, greener & more sustainable lifestyle

Another Perfect Pool, swimming pool care and repair

Baker's Village Garden Center & Gift Shoppe, garden center

Balanced Sole Reflexology, reflexologist

BlueRock Coaching and Consulting Group, organizational development coaching, training and consulting

Cumming & Associates, law firm

EcoBin plastic commercial waste container

Expense Tracker money tracking system; I wrote the home page


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

Harlow Bags, stylish and eco-friendly reusable shopping and tote bags

Healthy Cooking Company, healthy cookware

Keli McCall, real estate agent

Law Office of Ursula J. Barboza, family law attorney

Leak Detection USA, swimming pool leak detection experts

Moty Koppes, life coach

Nipomo Organizing Solutions, home and office organizer

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

Pronutrex, landing page for an anti-wrinkle serum

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

Strategic Pharmacy Services, pharmacy benefits consultants

Tampico Spice Company, herbs and spices for retail, industrial and food service customers

Terra Academy hair cutting and salon management academy

The Borden Group, bookkeeping and QuickBooks services

The Saddleback Strategy Group, business advisors

The Wellness Source wellness coaching and integrative health clinic

Tranquil Solutions Hypnosis, hypnotherapist; I wrote some pages and edited others

Water Rover portable pet water bowl

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Fliers

Benefit Pro flier – Flier for an employee benefits consultant

Jeff the Silent Chef flier – Flier for private chef's unique gourmet oven-to-table dinners.

Project Image flier – Flier promoting an event.

The Wellness Source flier – "1-sheet" for a 12 week wellness coaching program.

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

Letters

Advanced Litho letter – Introductory letter for a printer.

Q-railing new catalog cover letter – Cover letter for manufacturer of railing systems

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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Newsletters

Coyote Creek Consulting – Monthly email for an IT consulting firm.

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

Q-News – Monthly newsletter for manufacturer of railing systems.

Quarterly Statement Quarterly newsletter for a regional credit union.

The Borden GroupMonthly newsletter for a bookkeeper and QuickBooks specialist

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


Direct Mail

Mellano & Company – Inside of self-mailer for full line wholesaler, grower, shipper and importer of premium fresh flowers and greens.


Print Ads

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

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

Mellano & Company – Ad for a major player in the cut flower industry

Q-railing – Trade journal ad for glass railing systems

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

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.

Green Scene Jazz Series – General announcement for a new concert series.

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

Healthy Cooking Company
How You Cook Is As Important As What You Cook

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

The 1933 Gold Confiscation: Will History Repeat Itself?Legacy Precious Metals

Navigating the Food Allergy Minefield – Shenandoah.com, August 2005

Starting a Support GroupKidsWithFoodAllergies.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.

What Else is to Eat? The Dairy-, Egg-, and Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook – 115 more original recipes for baked goods, main dishes, side dishes, soups and salad; 164 pages; self-published.


Other

Holiday Card for Bright Now! Dental

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Editing Work

In addition to editing numerous articles, direct mail pieces, print ads, brochures, letters and newsletters for various clients, I have also edited two books:

The Optimal Life: Empowering Health, Healing & Longevity by Dr. Stephen Bizal, D.C.

Are You Relevant? A Guide to Crafting Professional Success by Edward May



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