Writing Samples

Yvonne Perry is a professional freelance writer and editor in Nashville, Tennessee specializing in writing books, bios, résumés, proposals, and articles for a wide variety of clients. The writing samples below show her wide variety of experience and high-quality writing.

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Media Releases

Yvonne has written more than 30 media releases which appear on the Internet and in various print newspapers. Below are samples created for clients and those used to promote Writers in the Sky or Yvonne's books.

URL	Media Release for Writing Podcast - Writers in the Sky presents Peter Bowerman as guest on show about writing and publishing as he discusses his book The Well-fed Self-Publisher.
URL	Media Release for Lieurance Co-op - Writers Work Together to Challenge One Another.
URL	Media Release for TriStar Products - DRTV Industry Leaders Partner for a Grilling Venture: Round One for TriStar Studios, Astral Brands and Hulk Hogan.
URL	Media Release for TriStar Studios - New State-of-the-Art Film Production Studio in New Jersey.
	Media Release for Twenty Gems - Denna Shelton announces the release of her meditation DVD Twenty Gems, Journey to the Self to local bookstores in Atlanta.
URL	Press Releases written by this team on a variety of topics and submitted to the following online media distribution outlets: PR.com PRNuke.com epressreleases.org i-newswire.com arrivenet.com  News Services.com pressexposure.com
	Formatting a Book for Commercial Printing - An article providing useful Tips on Writing and formatting a Book.
	Media Release for iNet Strategy - Announcing Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program.
	Media Release to Nashville Media - A press release to announce the release of More Than Meets The Eye.

Articles

Yvonne Perry has written more than 130 articles for magazines, newspapers, newsletters and Web sites and has earned Platinum Expert Author status on EzineArticles.com. You may use her articles as text for your Web site or blog by clicking on the star icon.

	Mercy Airlift - A compelling article about The Flying Hospital to generate interest and donations from corporations.
	Raven Sky Native American Band Rocks out at the Ryman - an article about a new band in Nashville.
	Women Caring for Women - Interview with Dermess and Nashville Plastic Surgery Center Feature Article for Health & Wellness Magazine June 2004.
	Life Coaching - Newsletter article about the benefits of having a qualified life coach or mentor.
	True Journalism - Views about Democracy and the Media.
	A Bright Star With a Burning Vision - Feature Article for Health & Wellness Magazine April 2004.
	Meditation & Relaxation - Article for SHAKE! magazine February 2004.
	Indigenous to Rock Your Soul - Article for SHAKE! Magazine April 2004.
	CFM Equipment - HVAC Trade Magazine Article.
	Health & Wellness Magazine - Link to the web site to view cover for feature articles.
	Spirit News Column - Community Calendar for Health & Wellness Magazine April 2004.
	Poly Wants a What? - An article for Intuition Magazine about monogamy, polyamory and the changing American family.
	Why Size Does Matter and Smaller is Better - Website Article for East End Business Solutions
	Should you Fire Your Website? - Website Article for East End Business Solutions.
	Toastmasters Will Warm You Up - Article for eNewsletter about the benefits of good communication and how Toastmasters organization helps.
	Monotheism and Polytheism - Comparing Mainstream and Unconventional Religions.

Books & Book Reviews

URL	RIGHT TO RECOVER Winning the Political and Religious Wars over Stem Cell Research in America - Yvonne's newest book about stem cell research published by Nightengale Press in October 2007.
URL	More Than Meets the Eye - Yvonne's newest book about crossing over to the afterlife with insight on suicide, euthanasia, near-death and out-of-body experience, and communicating with deceased loved ones on the Other Side. Available in paperback and e-Book format.
URL	Email Episodes - A hilarious behind-the-scenes look at a codependent mom as she struggles to raise teenagers and overcome her history of religious abuse.
URL	The Sid Series - Yvonne's line of children's books that teach valuable lessons to children and adults.
URL	A Law Career in Law is the Smart Way - Authored by Carl E. Person with editorial assistance by Yvonne Perry.
URL	My Mother is Bipolar, So What am I? - Co-authored with Angela Grett.
URL	Positive Force written by Timothy J. Stewart with editorial assistance from Yvonne Perry. Published by Nightengale Press January 2008.
	Behind the Grand Drape, 25 Years of Celebrity Backstage Adventures - Book Review written for Floyd Paulsen.
URL	The Blessing of Liberation written by Reverend Cherise Thorne, edited by Yvonne Perry.
URL	Spit Dog, Whose Rump Are You Roasting? written by James Whitley, edited by Yvonne Perry.
URL	Dying to be Young: My Journey from Botox, to Botulism and Beyond written by Dr. Eric S. Kaplan, edited by Yvonne Perry.
URL	My Life: An Extraordinary Journey by Thomas Winfrey, edited by Yvonne Perry.
URL	Books written by this team
URL	The Awakening: Conquering the Sleeping Giant Within written by Reggie Johnson, edited by Yvonne Perry.
URL	Maverick Mistakes in Real Estate Investing written by Damion Lupo, edited by Yvonne Perry.
URL	All Book Reviews written by Yvonne Perry are posted on Amazon.com

Biographies

	Denna Shelton - Author and producer of Twenty Gems Journeys to the Self--a multimedia journey of focused meditations designed to touch the soul with truth, love, peace and joy.
	Charlie Case - A freelance graphic artist referred to as an artistic guru by his professional associates.
	Nala Yar - An artist whose talent and knack for drawing led him to become a clothing designer, illustrator, and graphic artist. This pdf also includes a bio on his company Concrete Gear.
	Karen Renee Robb - A natural-born leader and musical performer with a love for creating and promoting beauty.
	Linda Woods - A talented, radio personality with a knack for drawing out the best in people.
	Yvonne Perry - author, business owners, public speaker, freelance writer and editor.

Copywriting/Ads/Newsletters/Brochures

	Writers in the Sky Newsletter - An electronic newsletter with articles about writing, editing, marketing and publishing books.
	Antara Center Corporate Brochure - Educational, Spiritual Retreat and Integrative Healing Center that uses ancient teachings to build a bridge between science and spirit for the individual and the Nashville community.
	LightPlayer Newsletter - A Newsletter filled with articles about self-help, holistic and alternative health, organic gardening, spirituality, environmental issues and national concerns.
	Sales Ad created for REMAX and SunTrust Mortgage.
	E-News from E-Vonne - newsletter created to maintain customer relationship.
	Brochure - Marketing Tri-fold (slim-Jim) for Writers in the Sky Creative Admin Services.
	Press Release - Business to Business Press Release for Brenda Star.
	Business Card - Automotive Detailing Business Card.
	Editing & Ghostwriting Process Map - Document outlining the different types of editing and ghostwriting services offered by the Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services team.
	TABOR - Handout for State Representatives on Tax Payer's Bill of Rights.
	Logo - Created for Writers in the Sky Creative Admin Services.

Reports & Essays

	Don't Try This at Home - A humorous essay about washing a car to demonstrate argument and persuasion stule of writing.
	Live and Let Die - An essay about euthanasia demonstrating pathos style of writing.
	Endangered Manatee - Formal research report about marine life.
	Metaphysics - Definition-Description report on metaphysical science.
	Islam vs. Christianity - An essay using comparison style of writing.
	Candle making - Human-directed process report.
	Comparing Mainstream and Unconventional Religion - An essay comparing today's western Christianity with the Old Religion of Rome (Paganism) demonstrating compare/contrast writing style.

Poetry

Yvonne's poetry has won several awards.

• Chemeketa Community College Spring Poetry Contest 2002
• Best of Show at Vanderbilt University Heart of Art February 2001
• Visions Magazine Poetry Contest

Other works have been published in Writergirls, Blessed Bee, Uncapped Poetry, Poetry.com and online at:

Writer's Chapbook

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