SERVICES

Editorial services

As a writer, Sue has covered every topic from performance reviews to pet care franchises to cycling in Cuba. While she's a strong generalist, Sue does have a few specialties, including:

Sue's writing has appeared in publications such as The Globe and Mail, University Affairs, Profit Magazine, Publishers Weekly, Franchise Canada, and more. Please see the portfolio section for writing samples.

Copywriting

Sue has helped companies across many sectors, including technology, human resources, and health care, get their message across. She's worked directly for corporations such as Research In Motion and CCH Canada, as well as for communications firms such as Tribal Communications, and Beat Studios. Here are some of the communications products Sue has created:

• advertising brochures, flyers, and sell sheets
• e-newsletters
  
• case studies
  
• white papers
• reports and manuals
  
• website content
  
• newsletter articles
  
• blog posts
  

From her early experience as online editor at the former weekly Saturday Night magazine to later editing of the bi-monthly trade magazine Information Highways, Sue has handled the full range of editorial skills, including:

• substantive editing: re-organizing a text and suggesting stuctural changes
• stylistic editing: eliminating jargon, clarifying text
• rewriting: from substantial revision to starting from scratch at your specifications
• research: using interviews or the Internet to find the solid information needed to create that key document
• copyediting: checking texts for grammar/spelling/punctuation, ensuring consistencies through documents, fact checking when necessary
• proofreading: giving text that final once-over with fresh eyes to catch any unseen typos and errors

RATES AND THE FINE PRINT

Visit Sue's portfolio for writing and editing samples. To get started on your next project, email sue@codeword.ca or 647-345-1976

FLAT FEES AND HOURLY RATES

Sue quotes most projects as a flat fee, or can offer you an hourly rate.

All projects begin with a conversation and quote at no charge, so please contact Sue to get started.

A percentage of the fee is usually required up front, with the rest due upon completion.

GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR:

Sue's ten years of experience have honed her editorial judgment and research and writing skills. Take advantage of Sue's experience as

• a PhD candidate doing archival research
• an online editor
• managing editor for a small magazine in a virtual office (coordinating designers, freelancers, and publishers)
• on-call proofreader in two national advertising studios
• seasoned writer for magazines, newspapers, newsletters, reports, brochures, and more
• a university instructor accustomed to distilling and conveying complex ideas in an engaging way
• President of the Ottawa chapter of the Professional Writers Association of Canada www.pwacottawa.org
• Member of the Editors Association of Canada
• Registered supplier with the Government of Canada's Professional Services Online database