Strategic and editorial writing support
Bring more clarity and polish to your publications, with editorial services including content creation, substantive editing and final proofreading.
From substantive edits to light-touch proofreading
Before discovering my enjoyment of workplace training, I spent 15+ years working as an editor. This shaped a strong sense for what works in print and digital settings for different audiences.
For larger editorial projects, I collaborate with my preferred network of skilled writers and editors as needed.
My writing and editing services include:
- Content creation – From publication design to research support, interviews, feature articles, video scripts, thought leadership reports and social media posts.
- Design guidance – Visual appraisal of your document design, ensuring optimal white space, content dividers, consistent formatting, breakouts, links and other navigation elements
- Unravelling density – Applying clear structures and flourishes to your technical content, so the writing meets the audience where they’re at
- Applying consistency – Ensuring your document uses house style, consistent terminology and a unified message
- Persuasive flair – Checking that the document hasn’t missed any opportunities for persuasion, by touching on themes of importance to the reader.
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Storytelling for complex topics
Once your technical people have written their part, chances are you’ve ended up with a document that’s all business. But does it convey the people impact of your work?
As an experienced writer with a flair for humanising complex topics, this is where I come in.
Themes I’ve worked on include interior design, architecture, natural science, public policy, social impact, clean energy, decarbonisation and urban development, for organisations including Johnson & Johnson, CSIRO and Capital Health Network. Ask how I can help on projects including:
- Pitches and proposals
- Diversity and social impact reports
- Tenders and grant submissions
- Corporate style guides
- Publications
- Capability statements and credentials
- Thought leadership reports.
For copywriting services, visit my partner business The Offices, an independent creative agency based in Sydney.
Get a quote
Get an estimate of cost and time for your document, which will depend on its length, structure, technical density and other factors including your deadline. Here’s how I’ll calculate the fee:
- Editing – A substantive edit takes around one hour per five or 10 pages, and includes tasks such as trimming excess words, unifying the style of multiple authors, tidying logic, improving grammar and clarifying meaning.
- Proofreading – Even if you’ve edited the piece inhouse, you may need an external proofreader to review the work for grammar, style and correctness. This is a faster task, usually taking one hour per 10 or 20 pages.
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