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Writing Samples
These writing samples are intended to show you the quality and style of my work, not the limitations. Your writing job will be customized to meet your business needs.
A FEW OF MY PUBLISHED TRAVEL ARTICLES
YOU SAY YOU WANT TO GO TO KEY WEST?
Published in Journeys, Jaunts & Junkets
Enjoy the delights of Key West without the long drive . . . in fact, getting there is part of the adventure!
HIKING IS FOR EVERYONE IN BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Published in Journeys, Jaunts & Junkets
Amateur hikers, don't let the Canadian Rocky Mountains intimidate you. This breathtakingly beautiful place can be enjoyed by all, no matter what your hiking ability level may be.
A TRIP BACK IN TIME
On the New Orleans St. Charles Streetcar
This article was published for the second time in Sunseeker, the in-flight magazine for Allegiant Airlines. See page 60.
COASTAL PARKS EXTRAORDINAIRE
Discovering Lee County's Treasures
A roundup article describing three coastal parks in Lee County, Florida. Published in Sunseeker (see p. 14), the in-flight magazine for Allegiant Airlines.
TAKE A HISTORY WALK IN BONITA SPRINGS
Preserving the past and beautifying with art
History and art come together on a walk in tiny downtown Bonita Springs. Article published in all 5 Times of the Islands publications.
"DING" DARLING NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE: NOT JUST FOR BIRD LOVERS
Get outside to enjoy all this refuge has to offer.
J.N. "Ding" Darling is best known for his cartoon drawings, but in 1945 he helped save this precious land from development. Article published online in Bird Watcher's Digest.
AN AFRICAN QUEEN-LIKE ADVENTURE
Feature article published in Times of the Islands
Explore the unique twists and turns of the historic Caloosahatchee.
CARGO SHORTS: NOT FOOLPROOF
Published in Travel Post Monthly
Laugh a little and learn a lot at our expense
A TRIP BACK IN TIME ON A NEW ORLEANS STREETCAR
Published in Travel Post Monthly
Discover New Orleans on a St. Charles streetcar adventure.
COPYWRITING SAMPLES
BUDGET BRAINIACS
AWAI Copywriting Course Final Assignment
The culminating project for the AWAI Copywriting Course was to write a long-copy direct response letter about a fictitious product. In this case, the product is an on-line financial literacy program for children called Budget Brainiacs.
RESTAURANT LETTER
Dine in a Spot so Enchanting, its Setting Inspired a Famous Author to Write Best-Selling Novels . . .
The first assignment in the AWAI Copywriting Course was to write a letter to friends persuading them to dine with you at a local restaurant.
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