Pair of hands holding a ball of unshaped clay.

My goal is to write text that is clear, accurate and a pleasure to read.

How I write

Research. I learn as much as I can about the topic, through interviews or documentation, as needed.

Writing. I propose an outline, prepare a draft, address comments and submit final text for approval and layout.

Project management. Along the way, I meet with my clients, coordinate content reviews and share regular project updates.

What I write

  • reports

  • standards and guidelines

  • policies and procedures

  • case studies

  • articles

  • strategies and plans

  • speeches and presentations

Stack of writing and editing books including style guides, a dictionary, and a design guide.

  • promotional materials

  • conference materials

  • member communications

  • newsletters

  • web content

  • editorial style guides

Sample writing projects

Many of my writing projects are confidential internal documents, but here are a few that are out in the world that I’m happy to share.

Screenshot of the cover of Canadian Blood Services’ Annual Report to Financial Donors 2020–2021, which includes a portrait of three women.

Canadian Blood Services: Annual Report to Financial Donors 2020–2021

This annual report highlights how financial gifts supported Canadian Blood Services’ lifesaving programs and research and innovation activities.

Screenshot of the web page for the case study of a solar hot water project, which shows a solar panel on a roof.

Federation of Canadian Municipalities: Green Municipal Fund Compendium — 20 Years Supporting Municipal Leadership in Sustainability

These case studies of 20 municipal environmental projects across Canada include a water project in Halifax, N.S., a waste project in Saint-Ubalde, Que. and an energy project in Toronto, Ont.

Illustration of a car with a family of four in it about to go over a steep hill.

Globe and Mail: The Thrill of Giggle Hill (Every Country Road Has One)

I wrote this personal humour essay about a hill in Western Quebec that I have been over hundreds of times.

Illustration by Drew Shannon

Fictional representation of neurons.

Read about my projects in the health sector

Lime green leaves in a tropical forest.

Read about my projects in the environmental sector

We truly appreciate all of your support with the development of this document, not to mention the number of reports and supporting documentation that you had to review, analyze and summarize! It’s been an absolute pleasure working with you on this initiative, and we’re looking forward to future opportunities to collaborate!

Trista Lynch-Black, Former Director, Granting, Canadian Medical Association Foundation