by Shae Lalor | Jul 4, 2019 | Editing, Opinion, Writing
Just as tone, style and target audiences are important considerations when preparing a document or website, so is the accuracy of your content. A good writer can ensure your project is delivering on its objectives, but we always need your help to get there. Here are a...
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 | 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,...
by Shae Lalor | Feb 2, 2017 | Editing, Writing
Many businesses recognise the value of a well written tender, bid or quote to help them land new and repeat business. Yet there are many who leave their tender response to the last minute and don’t engage the right people for the task. When that next RFT lands...
by Shae Lalor | Aug 30, 2016 | Editing, Opinion
1. Ask why. With the pressure on, we often get started on writing a fact sheet or blog before we really understand its purpose. Quality business writing is clear in its intent and speaks to the audience in a way that suits them (not you). There’s no use writing...
