Editorial Work
I work with drafts that already contain strong thinking but need clarity, cohesion, and audience alignment.
Editorial support includes:
- Structural editing and re-organization
- Clarifying arguments without oversimplifying
- Translating expert or technical writing for broader audiences
- Tightening language while preserving meaning and voice
- Preparing documents for boards, funders, or public release
Typical documents:
- Professional and institutional reports
- White papers
- Grant applications and grant deliverables
- Board and investor-facing materials
- Academic or research-based writing intended for non-specialist readers
Visual Support for Reports
I also create visual elements that support meaning, not decoration.
This includes:
- Report covers
- Conceptual illustrations
- Section dividers and visual metaphors
- Diagrams that explain relationships or frameworks
The goal is coherence: visuals that match the seriousness of the content and reinforce what the writing is saying.
I work in InDesign, Figma, Canva (advanced), and presentation tools such as PowerPoint and GoogleSlides, adapting to the client’s existing style and brand.
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