Katie Elzer-Peters started The Garden of Words, L.L.C. to provide affordable, professional, and creative marketing and communications options for public gardens, non-profits and small businesses.  She draws upon years of experience in a variety of positions around the United States.  

With current economic pressures and an ever-changing media landscape, many businesses need help understanding and participating, but do not have funds or resources for full-time staff.  The Garden of Words offers all services on a contract basis, and includes a diverse team of individuals with varying areas of expertise to offer a comprehensive communications and marketing profile.  

Services

Web Design and Maintenance

Graphic Design

Copy Writing

E-Newsletters (including design, writing and sending)

Strategic Planning

Press Releases

Blogging

Research

Sales Writing (Long form sales letters and product descriptions)

Ebooks

Social Media

Pay Per Click Campaign Management

Business Letters

Guides and Manuals

Follow The Garden of Words on Twitter  @gardenofwords

Visit The Garden of Words Blog  http://thegardenofwords.wordpress.com

A Sample of Active Clients (Non-Ghostwriting)

The Garden of Words provides a variety of services, including writing, social media marketing, e-newsletters, traditional marketing, web design, public relations, and more. 

Cool Springs Press  (Managing Editor, Direct Digital Communications)

Rock Shelter Landscape, Design & Construction  (Full service)

Hanover Stables (Website copy, design and build, social media marketing)

Turbonet Solutions (Social Media and Marketing assistance for clients)

365 Days of Everything  (Social Media Director-All sites, Partner-365 days of Books, 365 days of Growing Things)

Private Garden Greenhouse Systems  (Copy writing)

McGowan & McClain (fine jewelry)  (Marketing, social media, blogging, copy writing, e-newsletter)

Hathaway & Lane (assist with social media for clients on call)

Schutz's Landscape & Design (Newsletter)

Scenic View Landscapes (Newsletter)

Theme a Party  (Copy writing and social media marketing, managing 365 Days of Parties)

Pomegranate Books  (Website design, build, copy & maintenance, Social media marketing: blog, facebook, twitter)

aHa! Modern Living  (E-newsletter, sales copy writing)

Pastore and Associates  (Full service)

Ghostwriting clients include: plant nurseries, writing for book publication in various subject areas, online stores, online marketing companies, social marketing companies, and more. 

Credentials:  Katie Elzer-Peters

Outside Employment

Queensboro Shirt Company
Wilmington, NC
Social Media Marketing Coordinator

Airlie Gardens
Wilmington, NC
Assistant Director
Head of Gardens

The King's Garden at Fort Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga, NY
Curator of Landscape

WBAA, Public Radio from Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
FM Station Music Librarian

Connor Prairie
Noblesville, IN
Historical Interpreter

Smithsonian Institution, Horticulture Services Division: Washington, DC
Marie Selby Botanical Garden: Sarasota, FL
Washington Park Arboretum: Seattle, WA
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library: Greenville, DE
Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College: Swarthmore, PA
Indianapolis Zoo: Indianapolis, IN
Longwood Gardens: Kennett Square, PA
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Indianapolis, IN

Education

University of Delaware - The Longwood Graduate Program
Master of Science, Public Horticulture

Purdue University
Bachelor of Science, Public Horticulture

Professional Organizations

Garden Writers Association of America, Member

American Public Gardens Association, Corporate Sponsor