by Shae Lalor | Dec 12, 2018 | Editing
While much of the work of a freelance writer could be classified as ghost writing – someone hired to write on behalf of another person without official credit – I like to think of myself as a ghost editor. Most of the content I work with is already drafted to...
by Shae Lalor | Jul 25, 2018 | Writing
Case studies can tell your brand story better than you can! Instead of creating a list of frequently asked questions or a boring fact sheet, consider explaining a particular experience or issue by talking with a real-life customer or client – then writing up their...
by Shae Lalor | Oct 23, 2017 | Opinion
I’m putting it out there. Working as a public servant was actually a blessing. While I may not have said (or thought) so at the time, hindsight has offered some interesting perspectives. It’s only now, as a small business owner, that I can say my days as a...
by Shae Lalor | Jun 18, 2017 | Editing, Opinion, Writing
Many of us are easily distracted, so you’ve got to work hard to keep your reader engaged, and sometimes words aren’t enough to hold their attention. Part of my job is to strip the message back to find the meaning, then look at the best ways to deliver that...
by Shae Lalor | Apr 26, 2017 | Editing, Proofreading, Writing
It’s an absolute thrill when a piece of draft copy hits the spot and a client has no (or very few) changes. It’s exciting when the first draft captures the right level of detail, reflects the right tone and structure, and the words manage to convince,...