I’m a writer, co-thinker, editor, and writing coach. I work on topics in energy and climate, and at various intersections of science, technology, and society. My clients are academics, engineers, communications professionals, efficiency experts, community organizers, and people doing policy research and analysis in a range of fields.

Some of my clients write for a living and enjoy it, and others write because they have to. Their audiences are technical experts, policymakers, business people, academics, and the public. These audiences have different concerns, different needs, and different levels of technical knowledge, obligating writers to expertly bridge the gap between their own perspective and knowledge and that of their diverse range of readers — not a simple task.

Writers are faced with creating a structure and style that capture readers’ attention, and this doesn’t happen with the first draft. Polished, effective writing that satisfies readers — and converts them into allies — takes time. It requires a nuanced sense of what readers know and care about, and knowledge of the writing structures that they rely on. Almost no one I know (including myself) learned this stuff in school. I’m here to show you how to pull off the translation from the writing that you produce to what your readers need.

Email me to discuss your project needing a fresh pair of eyes!