Lorie Boucher

I’m an editor, writer and publications manager specializing in health and the environment. I make it easier for your audiences to do what you want them to do — learn, be inspired, perform a task or change the world.

Whether your text needs a substantive edit or a lighter touch, I tailor my approach to your requirements and timelines. I’m a close reader and meticulous editor. I sweat the:

• Big stuff. I make sure text is clear, targeted to the audience, well organized, accurate and consistent.
• Small stuff. I thoroughly review final, formatted text and visual elements for any remaining typos or other errors.
• Other stuff. I keep up to date on everything related to written communication, including plain language, inclusive language, style guides and more.

I’m serious about the quality of my work and light-hearted about most everything else. My editorial soul belongs to plain language and style guides, and I will talk about them with hand-waving enthusiasm.

My focus areas

I edit, write and manage the development of publications, web content and knowledge-transfer materials on many topics in the health and environmental sectors.

In the health field, my work focuses on:

• research and health data 
• mental health 
• philanthropy
• long-term care 
• prison health
• workforce competencies and professional development
• artificial intelligence and emerging digital technologies
• organ and tissue donation and transplantation
• substance use and addiction
• education programs
• emergencies
• palliative care
• blood and blood products

In the environmental sector, my projects address:

• sustainability
• climate change
• energy efficiency
• waste and water management
• sustainable transportation
• contaminated sites

While health and environmental subjects hold most of my attention these days, I also have extensive experience and interest in emergency preparedness, human resources, transportation safety and municipal government.

My background

I’ve been lucky to work in words for over 25 years. I started out as a writer and editor, and later led teams of creative colleagues, including communications managers, writers, editors, graphic designers, translators, social media experts and web designers. Although I’ve expanded what I do over my working life, editing is my first and enduring love. I launched my editorial business in 2019 and have been putting my skills to work for my clients ever since.

You can have a look at the path that led me here on my LinkedIn page.

How you can find me

If there’s a project I can help you with, please visit my website or drop me a line.