​I can help you create high-quality digital content and print publications, focusing on clear and engaging writing. 
I specialise in the international development, humanitarian and health sectors. I love to work for good causes. 
If you’re looking for a responsive, flexible editor with bags of experience, you’ve come to the right place. 

About me

I believe in a world where everyone lives healthy, safe and dignified lives – not just the privileged few. Clear communication is a powerful step on this journey. Bringing these passions together, I offer editing, writing and training in the development, humanitarian and health sectors.

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My photo is from the exciting new project Women in Flow

Services

I offer a full range of editorial services: editing, writing and small-group or personal training in editorial skills and clear writing. I also offer editorial consultancy, helping clients with limited capacity to create professional digital content and publications in-house. 

Editing 

My role is to make your copy perfectly clear, clean and engaging. I offer:

• Copy-editing, proofreading
• Substantive (advanced) editing
• ​Technical editing
• Style guide development
• Layout proofing 
• Training in editorial skills

Copywriting

I shape perfectly clear, crisp and sparkly text that speaks directly to your audience. 

• I start from pre-developed content or from scratch, using or creating a tone and style guide right for your audience
• For digital content, I start with SEO keyword research  

Infographics and charts

I can help you develop infographics and charts that are accessible and engaging. 

• Editing charts: I'll make sure that your charts are clutter-free and great at getting your messages across
• Telling stories: I conceptualise infographics to display your data in accessible and exciting ways, and work with designers to develop them

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Testimonials

​​Jen is fantastic to work with. Her editing exhibits constant good judgement. 
Simon Murphy, Content & Publications Officer, ​Development Initiatives

Thank you so much for this! This is perfect. Thanks for the quick turnaround. I would love to work with you more in the future! 
Nicola Greaves, Improvement Project Manager, Eastern AHSN

These are brilliant edits. Thanks for being so thorough and catching so much!
Sara Harcourt, Policy Director, Development Finance, ONE Campaign

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Clients

Here's a taste of the work I do ...

Development Initiatives

I provide ongoing editorial support across print and digital content

Case study

Oxfam (HEP)

I was lead copy-editor for the final outputs of the Humanitarian Evidence Programme 

 ONE Campaign 

I've copy-edited reports to support ONE's advocacy campaigns - on girls' education and connectivity - and worked alongside another editor on ONE's 2016 Data Report

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Clear writing workshops

I run bespoke workshops on clear writing skills, delivered in-house to small groups. They're aimed at people who would like to write more clearly, liven up their writing and speak more directly to the audience. The focus is on how you write - the mechanics of the writing itself. They're interactive, practical sessions using plenty of examples and exercises. And they're fun! What they say:

• "Everyone should take this course." 
  
• "It's useful for tightening writing so we focus attention more clearly on the points we're trying to make."
  
• "The workshop covered basics in a helpful way with easy-to-remember rules to help you put the training into practice."
  

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Rates

I offer a competitive hourly or daily rate. I sometimes offer discounted rates for large projects or low budget projects for good causes.

I also offer pro bono work (e.g. editing, writing and editorial consultancy) for organisations working for good causes who are not able to pay; please get in touch.