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 | 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 | 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...
by Shae Lalor | Jun 29, 2016 | Editing, Opinion
During my 13 years as a public servant, I became well-versed in government writing. It felt like a gradual conditioning. I learnt to add extra words to ‘beef’ things out. I wrote in a more complex, formal language, and used the Thesaurus to inject...
by Shae Lalor | Mar 31, 2016 | Editing, Opinion
I’m working on editing a first-time author’s very personal story. I was thrilled when she chose me as her editor, yet keenly aware of my responsibilities to her manuscript. Not only must I edit for structural integrity, flow, grammar, consistency and...
