We help you tell your stories.

Longform content and strategy with a journalistic flair

Over 20 years of writing and editing experience sets us apart as storytellers. We strategize communications plans that align with your goals and grow your reputation. We bring the stories of your community alive through interviews and narrative storytelling.

Your strategic communications development and content creation partner

CodeWord Communications started in 2002 when founder Suzanne Bowness began to apply her journalistic experience to help clients connect with readers through storytelling.

Today, the business has embraced a mission to use longform storytelling as a way to help clients educate, engage, and build community.

How we help

Whether developing the content plan from scratch, or stepping in at the moment of execution, we help clients build their authority and create connection through story.

Strategy

Communications plans

Editorial calendars

Content audits

Integrated platform strategy

Content development

Blog post packages

Longform features

Thought leadership

Case studies

EDITORIAL
PROJECTS

Annual report editing

Newsletters

Publications development

Website content

Testimonials

Suzanne has worked on the last three issues of the Laurentian Alumni Magazine. She’s an excellent writer who never fails to tell an engaging story. She’s also a remarkable editor. Sue’s a joy to work with and I know I can always count on quality work from her.

Sachelle Violette Laurentian University

Sue is a terrific writer whom I've had the pleasure of hiring for freelance work for several years Sue is a terrific writer whom I've had the pleasure of hiring for freelance work for several years at two different universities. She's fast, accurate, and makes a concerted effort to help our student and faculty achievements shine with her great writing.

Eric Leclerc Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph

Sue joined our Communications team at Durham College for a six-week contract and she hit the ground running. Sue joined our Communications team at Durham College for a six-week contract and she hit the ground running, writing a range of articles from research to athletics, farming to cloud computing. She asked thoughtful questions and then worked independently with interviews, writing and even approvals. Sue fit seamlessly into the team, participating in our weekly meetings and bringing ideas forward based on her vast post-secondary experience. We were thrilled to have her and would not hesitate to hire her again.

Lindsay Holley Durham College

She can take complex issues and help readers draw connections for better understanding. Suzanne is a great freelance writer! She has been writing for “Torch” magazine, which we publish at Havergal College, for a few years. I am always impressed with her work: she is professional and creative and isn’t afraid to add personality in her work. She can take complex issues and help readers draw connections for better understanding. She works well with people of all ages, as we’ve had her interview subjects from the ages of 4 to 60. She makes her interviewees feel comfortable and has a knack for figuring out how to incorporate their ideas and comments into our stories. As a writer and a communicator, I would highly recommend Suzanne for any writing assignment that you want your readers to feel connected to.

Susan Pink Communications & Marketing Associate at Havergal College

On the ball, reliable and unflappable Sue stepped into work with our team during a critical period at the end of a large project. She was on-the-ball, realiable and seemed unflappable - a real pro. I'm grateful to Sue for stepping in and and helping us deliver in a way we absolutely could not have without her.

Kimberly Bowman Brookfield Institute

An excellent writer Suzanne has worked on the last three issues of the Laurentian Alumni Magazine. She's an excellent writer who never fails to tell an engaging story. She's also a remarkable editor. Sue's a joy to work with and I know I can always count on quality work from her.

Sachelle Violette Laurentian University

A valued member of the team Suzanne is a skilled writer and a valued member of the Triumph team. Not only does she write a variety of pieces from blog posts to brochures to emails, but she always has her eye on the bigger picture. Whether creating communications plans, editorial calendars or marketing documents for our recent product launches, Suzanne helps us all to keep our branding consistent and audience top of mind.

David Mackereth President, Triumph Mobility

Punctual and organized Suzanne is excellent to work with. She is very punctual and organized, never missing a deadline and always fast to respond to requests. I have used her for a number of projects and she's very thorough and definitely takes pride in what she does. I highly recommend her editing services and look forward to working with her on more projects in the future.

Kylie Kelso University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing

Our clients

Clients who value storytelling as much as we do include universities, colleges, independent schools, non-profit organization, government, arts/cultural organizations and more.