White Papers
We specialize in short or lengthy white papers on a wide variety of topics. This analysis was commissioned by a private investor examining the fiscal feasibility of a provider acquisition.
Writing Samples
Here are a few samples that demonstrate the range and style of our writing. Feel free to contact Laurel.Mildred@ingeniouswords.com to discuss your unique project.
Research Writing
We do background research on issues and develop concise narratives that summarize findings. This example, drawn from a larger report, summarized key informant interviews conducted in eight states.
Blogs
We can develop versatile short blog articles designed to purpose. The first is one we wrote for an advocacy organization. The second, from my own blog, was presented in a more literary style.
Podcast Scripts
We have designed podcasts around policy issues and scripted the content for guest presenters. In this case we used an expert’s lengthy written documentation as the source, creating a short and simplified version of his work as the script for a podcast.
Brochures
We write brochures that summarize key information in a nutshell. In this project we were given significant creative license to produce a series of brochures with individualized information for different wildlife preserves. We developed the concept and approach, did the background research, wrote the copy, and hired and worked with a designer to create original art for the illustrations.
Articles
We can produce non-bylined or ghostwritten articles. The first sample article included here wove a personal experience story – in this case my own – into an educational piece that provided policy information. The second example is a straightforward policy summary written for a professional society.
Fact Sheets & Briefs
We write one and two-page summaries that present at-a-glance overviews of lengthy and complex issues. The first example is a fact sheet; the second is an executive summary of a longer report.
Persuasive Writing
We can line up all the facts and make a case that is persuasive in nature. This example was written for public testimony on behalf of pending legislation.
Case Studies
Taking an illustrative example and digging into the details, we write case studies and vignettes that provide an in-depth description or tell the story of a person’s experience. This example does both, first describing a model program and then telling the story of how the program intervened in a disabled person’s health care.
Reviews
We also provide in-depth assessments of books, reports or other materials. The first sample is an academic-type review of the book Aging Well; the second a more casually styled assessment of Boomer Reinvention.