Writing and editing services
for councils
I help busy council staff to create high quality documents
If you are overwhelmed by deadlines and feel like you’re constantly on the run, you’re not alone. Demands on local government staff are high – you are juggling complex new issues as well as reviewing and updating existing strategies, bylaws and plans.
My services are for people like you. I provide writing and editing services to help busy council staff create documents on time and to a high standard.
Writing services for councils
I combine my writing skills with more than 20 years of experience working in the local government sector to prepare documents that are both accurate and easy to understand.
Services include:
Editing services for councils
I understand the types of documents you need to produce, the needs of your readers, and the legislative context for your work.
Services include:
Report Writing Guide
A step by step process for writing and editing your reports.
Helping council staff to be successful
I have been providing writing and editing services for council staff since 2014. My clients are usually juggling multiple projects and have significant demands on their time, which makes it difficult for them to find extended, uninterrupted periods of time to write and edit complex documents. I work alongside my clients to understand the issues and options under consideration, and then return to my quiet home office to write documents on their behalf. My clear, concise writing style supports both decision-making and consultation processes.
I am an Associate Member of Taituarā — Local Government Professionals Aotearoa which helps me to keep up to date with local government issues.
Testimonials
What I’m Writing About
How to write excellent emails, submission summaries, and executive summaries
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