Linda Melone

Coto de Caza, CA USA
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Professional Experience

I'm an established, award-winning writer/freelance editor specializing in fitness, insurance, health, nutrition and corporate writing/ghost writing. I've covered stories ranging from magnetic imagery for depression to the 10 Best Ab Exercises. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with three fitness certifications, I ask targeted questions of experts and can translate complex topics into reader-friendly copy.

Expertise

Writer
7 Years

Specialty

Business (general)
7 Years
Fitness
7 Years
Health
7 Years

Industries


Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
7 Years
Magazine - Local/Regional magazines
7 Years
Online/new media
7 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

7 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

WebMD (3-5), AARP The Magazine (3-5), Energy Times (10+), AOL Health (3-5), Better Homes & Gardens (3-5), InsuranceQuotes.com (10+), Glamour (1-2), SheKnows.com (10+), Oxygen (10+), Women's Running (10+), LifeScript.com (10+), MSNHealth.com (10+)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Masimo Corporation (10+), St. Helena Hospital (10+), Surgery One (6-10), Institute of Food Technologists (1-2)

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, Windows 7

Equipment

Laptop, digital camera, Flip video, audio recorder

References

Upon request

Awards

Best Business Story, second place, Orange County Press Club

Associations

American Society of Journalists and Authors

Showcase

Writing sample

Tank Top Workout
(WebMD 6/1/2010)
Upper body workout to ready you for summer
Laptop Dangers: Fact or Fiction?
(AOL health 9/1/2010)
Dangers of laptops: separating truth from urban legends
8 Surprising Habits Ruining Your Health
(MSN Health 12/10/2010)
Slide show of seemingly harmless everyday habits that may negatively impact your health.
Straighten Up and Fly Right
(Whole Living 9/1/2010)
Flowing moves that improve posture and tone muscles
The World of Winter Squash
(Energy Times 10/10/2010)
The nutritional benefits of winter squash, including preparation tips from chefs.
6 Allergy Mistakes Exercisers Make
(WebMD 5/1/2011)
How to exercise outdoors when you have allergies...tips and precautions to stay healthy.
Is Your Extreme Commute Driving Up Your Insurance Rates?
(InsuranceQuotes.com 4/1/2011)
The longer your commute, the higher your insurance premiums. Here's what you need to know and ways to keep premiums to a minimum.
How Aging Affects Your Driving
(InsuranceQuotes.com 4/1/2011)
How aging affects your driving abilities-- plus expert tips on slowing the process.
Most Embarrassing Outdoor Moments
(MSN Health 4/1/2011)
Outdoor activities that don't turn out quite as expected can leave you red-faced in more ways than one.
8 Surprising Benefits of Water
(MSN Health 9/1/2010)
Slideshow of the health benefits of water