Want to get it out? Get It Write!
Do you need readable, interesting and understandable writing?
Are you looking for content for employee and association e-newsletters, feature articles, case studies, websites, social media posts and other material?
Do you sometimes have complicated, jargony, dense information that you want turned into appealing content?
That’s the heart of what I do.
Many of my clients are time-starved corporate communicators who appreciate a fresh perspective on a routine subject, or a helping hand to meet production deadlines. For you, I simplify the complex, uncover “what’s in it for me?” and find the human angle in just about any story.
As a writer with 30 years’ experience, I can handle complicated or sensitive topics as well as breathe new life into recurring items. I care as much as you do about reaching people with clear, readable copy that’s warm and friendly. May I help you?
Sue Horner, SCMP
Freelance Writer, Get It Write
(Photo: Amara Studios)
Member:
International Association of Business Communicators
and its Professional Independent Communicators
SCMP is the Strategic Communication Management Professional accreditation
“Sue is a communications professional who takes the time to understand your communication needs as a first step in providing you with effective clear, concise written products. As for her editing skills, Sue has the ability to take the ‘noise’ out of any written materials given her.”
“We have appreciated and enjoyed working with Sue and having her support and copywriting brilliance to lean on over the past few years. Sue is a joy to partner with and consistently delivers amazing copy regardless of the project or subject matter.”
Read some samples of my work
Assignment: Find out how retirees use their power of creativity
You don’t have to be an official “artist” to be creative. From knitting to taking photos to painting to crafting colourful quilts, the options are endless. And whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’re flexing your creative muscles – and likely having fun doing it....
Assignment: Talk to retirees about their simple pleasures
Never underestimate the value of simple pleasures! Even savouring a steaming cup of freshly roasted coffee with a friend can strengthen a relationship, stimulate your brain and reduce feelings of isolation. It can also spark a moment of joy, which may be in short...
Assignment: Find the secrets to a happy retirement
We all assume retirement will be a natural transition, but experts say you need to learn how to be retired. My client, RTOERO, wanted to share in its quarterly magazine how its members stayed motivated when they retired. I looked for some expert advice and talked to a...
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The Red Jacket Diaries blog
The Red Jacket Diaries is my blog about writing, newsletters, communications and running an independent business. Here are some of the most recent posts:
The latest winner in the quirky contest for wordplay lovers: Philosopher Fish
Voters have spoken: The oddest book title of 2024 is The Philosopher Fish: Sturgeon, Caviar, and the Geography of Desire, by Richard Adams Carey. While the title may be odd, the book itself looks at sturgeon, the fish from which caviar is harvested, and how the fish...
A way with words; November Wordnerdery looks at Taylor Swift lyrics
The city of Toronto went wild for Taylor Swift this month. I wasn't at any of the city's six sold-out shows in her blockbuster Eras tour, but I have the friendship bracelets to show I was "concert adjacent." You can’t hear about Taylor Swift without hearing about her...
Even more writing tips you might have missed
After a writing webinar I sat in on this week, a follow-up survey looked for suggestions for future webinars. Don’t laugh, but I said...writing. I always want to know more about how to be a better writer, how to grab attention, how to tell better stories. In case...
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