I specialize in making  materials clear, concise, and easy to read. During my career, I have worked with educational, trade, and magazine publishers, government agencies, school boards, non-profit organizations, and both business and private  clients to develop print, electronic, and online materials.

My freelance careers spans 35 years as a writer and rewriter, 23 years as an editor, and 13 years as a project manager.

B.A. (English), University of Toronto

B.Ed. (Special Education), Laurentian

M.Sc.Ed. (Outdoor Teacher Education specializing in how people learn, minor in Community College teaching), Northern Illinois University

Member:

Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers (CANSCAIP)

Canadian Children's Book Centre

Outdoor Writers of Canada (Life Member)

National Farmers Union

Council of Canadians

Let me help hone your communication.

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