Archive for February, 2007

What to Do When Children are Grieving Death

Sunday, February 25th, 2007

By: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

Published February 24th Lewiston Tribune ~Celebrate the Family

The loss of loved ones is not a topic many people like to discuss. In general, society is uncomfortable with this loss. However, death has a very real impact on those who knew and loved the departed.

Death impacts us all in specific and unique ways and each person deals with loss individually. There is no right or wrong way to grieve but having support of friends, family and trained professionals can help move us through grief.

Losing loved ones is particularly impactful to children and often their grief is forgotten or overlooked in the process. With so much going on and family members feeling their own grief, children may not receive the support they need.

That’s where Willow Center for Grieving Children steps in. (more…)

ECommerce Success ~

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

By: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

If you’re dreaming of passive income and need a strong network to help you get started and thrive, then now is the time to join the International Association of Web Entrepreneurs. For a small membership fee, you have access to experts like Christina Merkley, Susan Daffron, Viki Viertel, Adam Urbanski and Vickie Sullivan (just to mention a few that I know and trust). Plus the association is the brainchild of Sheri’ McConnell who also founded the National Association of Women Writers. Join today for access to some really brilliant minds.

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Marking My Trade ~ Trademark for Write On is Right On!

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

By: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

My logo, which is just one element of my brand, (if you’re interested to learn the difference between a logo and brand, I encourage you to check out my eBook Proven Techniques to Recognize Avoid and Correct 4 Common Marketing Mistakes http://writeoncreative.com/blog/biz/), is trademarked. I received my official United States of America Certificate of Registration from the Patent and Trademark Office and I’m pretty excited about it.

The logo and business name Write On ~ Creative Writing Services, LLC. ® has actually been trademarked since November 21st of 2006. It’s taken me a while to write about it but I don’t feel too badly about that since I originally filed my request in September of 2005 and the government took about one year to approve it. The entire process is really rather interesting. (more…)

What is Your Plan? ~

Thursday, February 15th, 2007

By: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

Published in the UnNewsletter by EditCopyProof February 2007

People continually ask me how I’m able to accomplish all of the things that I do. Truthfully, I sometimes wonder that myself. But, ultimately, I know it’s because I’m a planner.

To some extent we all multi-task and have numerous responsibilities that can, at times, seem overwhelming. The key is to learn how to manage the responsibility by planning for it. Believe it or not, day to day activities are less stressful when you implement a plan.

I must confess that I enjoy planning. (more…)

Perspectives from an Amstaff Pup ~

Saturday, February 10th, 2007

Posted by Lisa Manyon for Niko Manyon www.writeoncreative.com/blog 

Hey. I’m Niko. I want to tell you my story because it’s pretty cool. My birth parents are Bo and Ninners. I was born in Tri Cities, Washington and my parents were rescued by a volunteer organization there. Lisa found me on petfinder.com and she had to fill out a potential adopitive parent form to make sure the Manyon home was a good fit for me. Once that was done, and by the way the Manyon home passed with flying colors, (whatever that means), Lisa was able to arrange a time to meet me. Anyway, how cool is it that Lisa took the time to do paperwork and find me just so she could give me a good home?

When I was only about four weeks old, Lisa and John drove all the way from Idaho to meet me and my siblings. They also brought my mom, Ninners, some bones and biscuits and she really liked that. We were living with at a rescue foster home at the time.

 Niko's First Visit   Niko    Meeting the pups

I was too young to leave my mom, so, the Manyon’s had to come back and pick me up after I was 6 weeks old. In fact, they drove all the way back from Idaho to get me and my sister Zoe.

Lisa, Niko & Zoe

I have to tell you that so far, living with the Manyon’s has been an adventure. First they picked me and my sister up from my foster home outside of Kennewick, Washington, where coincidentally (big word, I know. Lisa taught it to me) our kind are banned (keep reading to learn more about the bad rap our breed has). (more…)

The Tangled Webs We Weave ~ Website Copy

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

Posted by: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

I love to work on website copy projects. In fact, I write all of my own copy (working closely with a crafty editor). View a few links here to see the various content styles I craft based on clients wishes. Plus, if you’re just getting started on the web, I can work with you to determine your navigational outline and provide creative direction to your webmaster.

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Creativity and Copy go Hand in Hand ~ Brochure Creative Direction and Copywriting

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

Posted by: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

Not only do I deliver copy that fits your business needs, I can also partner with ace designers to provide creative direction for brochures and more.

You can see how I worked with two talented designers by viewing these samples.

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Press On ~ Publicity, Publicity, Publicity! ~

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

Posted by: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

Publicity is golden and cleverly crafted press releases help you get it.

You’ll find one crafted specifically for Lorrie Morgan-Ferrero and a couple I whipped up for self-promotion, plus an announcement of the new Willow Center for Grieving Children Executive Director that garnered television and newspaper coverage.

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On The Air ~ Broadcast Copywriting

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

Posted By: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

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Not only did I used to sell air, I can fill it nicely too. If you’re interested in radio or television broadcast copy, you’ve come to the right place. Here is a sample of radio/television broadcast copy and creative direction I provided for Willow Center for Grieving Children.

Click here for the script to this spot.

Special thanks to my friends at Northwest Media for production. Need a broadcast script? Contact me

On Packaging ~ Consumer Packaging Sample

Friday, February 2nd, 2007

Posted By: Lisa Manyon www.writeoncreative.com

winegirl.jpgOnce you have a product, you have to package it. If you’re looking for packaging suggestions or snappy copy, please request a bid. Here’s a sample created for Wine Girl ~ Wine Charms. Simply click on the package to view the copy on the back, which was written by me.