"Dancing in all its forms cannot be excluded from the curriculum of all noble education; dancing with the feet, with ideas, with words, and, need I add that one must also
be able to dance with the pen?"
– Friedrich Nietzsche
Writing Services
You provide the idea, topic, or notes – I do the writing.
Do you have a head full of jumbled ideas that need structure and form? A topic or issue that requires careful research? Memoir notes waiting to be transformed into a compelling life story? Or disjointed bits and pieces of an annual report that needs coherence? My pen and I are on the dance floor, waiting for your call.
My writing is based on a comprehensive understanding of language gained from many years of teaching linguistics, grammar, and writing, and of editing book and article manuscripts. I will research and write on a wide range of topics and genres.
Content specialties
- wilderness conservation
- wildlife research
- linguistics, grammar and writing
- urban sustainability
- medical terminology
Formats and genres
- newsletters and brochures
- reviews, profiles
- memoirs and other non-fiction books, articles, essays
- editorials, op-eds, magazine articles
- press releases
- writing and grammar exercises and workbooks
- action alerts
- annual reports
- funding proposals
For more information, please see my resume.
Writing Samples
For a taste of my style and voice, here are a few samples of my published writing.
- The Wonder of Wild Places (Editorial, Wild Lands Advocate, June 2008)
- Hay-Zama Lakes: Integrated Land Management at Its Best (Wild Lands Advocate, April 2007)
- Prime Cuts (Avenue Magazine, June 1998)
- Too Blessed to Be Stressed (Editorial, Wild Lands Advocate,August 2008)
- News Release (October 2008)
- Artist Profile (Wild Lands Advocate, August 2008)
- Government Applies for Strychnine Ban Reversal (Wild Lands Advocate, Feb 2008)
- Sustainability Stories (Sustainable Calgary 2001 State of Our City Report)
- Reclamation Illusions in Oil Sands Country (Wild Lands Advocate, June 2008)
- Eco-arts Reviews (Encompass Magazine, Oct/Nov 1999)
Rates
My writing rates vary, depending on the needs of the client. For an accurate estimate, please contact me to discuss the details of your project.