About.

I work with organisations to improve their content so that it’s easier to get their message across.

My professional experience covers a range of editorial sectors, from journalism and publishing to web editing and digital media. This means I know how to write fluently, structure a story, meet deadlines, edit with accuracy and use content management systems with confidence.

The common thread is my passion for clear communication: making sure your audience can find the information they need, understand what you’re saying, and respond to your message.

Whether you need strategic advice or another pair of hands, I can help you.

The headlines

  • 20+ years’ experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors, helping organisations to improve their communications
  • Specialist in web content and traditional copy-editing
  • Plain English Campaign award winner
  • Based in Oxfordshire, UK, near Oxford and Reading.

What I do

My three core services are web content (including content reviews), copy-editing and copywriting. There’s a lot of crossover between them, though, so please come to me with your project and we can work out what to call it later.

Who I work with

Organisations I’ve worked with include:

  • third sector: NGOs, charities, universities, arts organisations, non-profit organisations
  • public sector: government agencies, local authorities
  • private sector: PR and digital agencies, social enterprises, local businesses.

Subjects I’ve worked on include sustainability, climate change, responsible business, international development, humanitarian aid, IT, HR, alumni relations, recycling, the circular economy, careers, libraries, churches, music and the arts.

And more. So if what you do isn’t (yet) in the list, my skills can work for you too.

Working with you

Many of my clients are in Oxford or London, but I also work with organisations across the UK. I can help:

  • communications managers who need to bring specialist expertise or extra resources to a project
  • subject experts who need their writing to be more readable
  • organisations without an in-house communications team who need strategic advice or hands-on help
  • agencies needing specific skills
  • business owners who know their website could be better.

If any of these sound like you, please get in touch.

My promise

When I work for you, you can expect:

  • professional, high quality work
  • clear, honest and jargon-free communication
  • a helpful and flexible response to solving your problems.

Contact me