Local government
​writing and editing services

I help people in the local government sector to maximise their time and skills ​— ​so they can focus on finding solutions to the big challenges facing their communities.

I do this by writing and editing a broad range of council documents. This work is always customised to suit your needs, but the three broad options are:
  • BASIC — polishing your document

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If you are feeling bogged down by your to-do list, here's a link to a FREE guide to help you to create successful council documents.

Recent articles
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Moving on from ghastly first drafts

Understanding the distinct stages of the writing process — from initial idea to refinement of that message and then polishing it through proofreading — makes each step in that creative process more enjoyable.

Creativity in council documents

Creativity might not be the first word that comes to mind when you think of the local government sector, but it is becoming increasingly important ... yesterday's solutions won't solve today's problems.

Notes for nervous presenters

This advice is for nervous presenters only — those of us who have reason to fear the words won't just magically arrive when we stand up to give a workshop or a presentation.

How to encourage innovation in local government

This blog celebrates a range of innovations and collaborations occurring in the local government sector. How did these good ideas occur, and how can the sector continue to encourage the generation and implementation of new ideas?