Writer, Author

Storyteller

What editors and clients say…

A magician with words An exemplary freelancer My favourite unicorn A remarkable ability to uncover, write and pitch stories She is intelligent, writes extremely well, pitches only appropriate stories Sue showed warmth and understanding Brilliant to work with A magician with words An exemplary freelancer My favourite unicorn A remarkable ability to uncover, write and pitch stories She is intelligent, writes extremely well, pitches only appropriate stories Sue showed warmth and understanding Brilliant to work with

Creative, a great person to bounce ideas off, fun to have in the room An absolute stickler for a deadline A natural storyteller whose work is always a joy to read A professional Accurate and trustworthy She listened and understood my perspective Her work contains depth with accuracy but also compassion Creative, a great person to bounce ideas off, fun to have in the room An absolute stickler for a deadline A natural storyteller whose work is always a joy to read A professional Accurate and trustworthy She listened and understood my perspective Her work contains depth with accuracy but also compassion

Always committed to understanding the ethos of the event and the people and stories at its heart She lifts the energy of any team she’s a part of I found her valuable work cost effective for the high-end product Sue presented to me A genuinely talented wordsmith who paints pictures with her words I would recommend Sue without hesitation Extensive knowledge and skills A wonderful balance of professionalism, warmth, and approachability Always committed to understanding the ethos of the event and the people and stories at its heart She lifts the energy of any team she’s a part of I found her valuable work cost effective for the high-end product Sue presented to me A genuinely talented wordsmith who paints pictures with her words I would recommend Sue without hesitation Extensive knowledge and skills. A wonderful balance of professionalism, warmth, and approachability

You're in experienced hands.

I have written books and website copy, thousands of magazine features and hard-hitting news stories, as well as corporate and community histories. I can certainly help with your story.
Let’s engage and delight your readers, your audience or customers. Let’s entertain and enlighten. Let’s tell stories that resonate with real people.

Editorial features

Editors commission me because I offer original, relevant ideas and accurate, lively, well-crafted copy. They receive the right number of words, in the right style, always within deadline. And I can write about almost anything, from corporate to culinary, fishing and farming to travel adventures.

Books

Let’s help you write yours. Do you need guidance to get started? Editing of your existing notes? A full writing service? Let’s get that book written!

Editing

Do you need that technical document “translated” into plain English? Want some life injected into a dull piece of writing? Have you started a memoir or autobiography but need help to bring it to life? Or just want a professional to pick up the niggly errors? I’ll make the words sing, and the meaning clear.

Media liaison and publicity

Call me when you want to spread the word about your event, your people, your newsworthy product or special announcement. I’ll help you find and hone stories that are irresistible to editors and programme producers.

Copywriting

For your website or corporate communication needs. Does your organisation have stories to tell, for internal or external communication?
Yes, I’ll craft engaging copy but I can also help you identify stories worth sharing. If need be, I’ll help you match these with the publications and media outlets that want them because I understand what editors and producers are looking for. I can write corporate biographies and have even crafted interpretive signs for historic sites.

Biographies and profiles

Gathering the stories that matter to you. Need a written record of your company’s roots? Or tales from your grandmother’s mischievous early years? I have experience capturing and relaying both corporate and family histories.

Interviews

There is an art to asking the right questions, and knowing how and when to ask them. Exit interviews for employees? An engaging live audience interview at an event? A quiet chat with a precious elderly relative, to gather their story? I can help when you need to draw out the real story or the information that matters. I’ll do this with skill and compassion, and we’ll have fun along the way.