What I've Done
President of Write Now Communications, I have been a freelance writer/editor and public relations consultant since 1988. My clients include, among others, John Hollander, Hollander & Geller, SAO Legal Writing, Pathways to Education Canada, Holmes Creative Communications, SONY/BMG MUSIC (CANADA) INC., Woolford Communications, Community Living Toronto, Canadian Save the Children Fund, IBM Canada Ltd., and the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, Currently, I am managing editor of Canadian Guider, the national magazine of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada, for whom I have also provided writing and editing services on annual reports, speeches, promotional materials and program books, as well as authorship of an acclaimed article ("Just Us Girls") supporting the single-sex status of that organization.
In addition to my talents as a wordsmith, I offer clients a formidable range of skills and experience in public relations, media relations, media training, fundraising and marketing, with a full-time and freelance career history that includes:
I believe in creative integrity -- of the published word and of the clients I represent. My
multi-faceted background in communications enables me to manage writing and presentation projects from start to finish; to provide leadership and assistance in troubleshooting existing projects; to work independently or with a team; and to offer advice and training in all aspects of written and oral communications.
An honours graduate of the Oxford (UK) Board of Education’s Use of English exam, I hold honours degrees in English and Theatre from the University of Ottawa and a diploma in Journalism from Algonquin College. My strong academic background and the practical skills acquired in my journalism training and extensive work experience enable me to meet the communications needs of a broad range of clients. My rates are reasonable; my ideas are creative and practical; my style is clear, concise and commanding; and my turn-around time is fast.
In addition to my talents as a wordsmith, I offer clients a formidable range of skills and experience in public relations, media relations, media training, fundraising and marketing, with a full-time and freelance career history that includes:
- Editor, Canadian Guider, Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada, 1989 - 2020
- Public Relations Director, YMCA of Metropolitan Toronto, 1986 - 1988
- Public Relations Director, Canadian Red Cross Society, 1985 - 1986
- Media Relations Delegate, International Red Cross - Ethiopia and Switzerland, 1984 - 1985
- Information Officer, Canadian Red Cross Society, 1981 - 1984
- Fundraising Manager, Theatre Plus at the St. Lawrence Centre, 1981
- Presentation Manager, National Arts Centre, Ottawa, 1978 - 1980
I believe in creative integrity -- of the published word and of the clients I represent. My
multi-faceted background in communications enables me to manage writing and presentation projects from start to finish; to provide leadership and assistance in troubleshooting existing projects; to work independently or with a team; and to offer advice and training in all aspects of written and oral communications.
An honours graduate of the Oxford (UK) Board of Education’s Use of English exam, I hold honours degrees in English and Theatre from the University of Ottawa and a diploma in Journalism from Algonquin College. My strong academic background and the practical skills acquired in my journalism training and extensive work experience enable me to meet the communications needs of a broad range of clients. My rates are reasonable; my ideas are creative and practical; my style is clear, concise and commanding; and my turn-around time is fast.