Work in Writing
Note: I've been far too busy just recently doing web development to get much writing done, and am now only taking on the very occasional writing job. This page is subsequently a little ( ;) out of date...
I have been writing ever since I could. I have considerable experience in most types of writing, from brochure copy, to technical specifications, to business proposals, to online content, to user documentation, to help systems, etc, etc. My extensive computer and internet background makes me a natural choice for online technical projects.
References are available upon request, and of course my rates are very competitive. If you are looking for a freelance, contract or consultant writer, then please feel free to contact me directly.
Some (Not So) Recent Work
(as of May 2004)
Australian Department of Defence
Context-sensitive interactive online help system with downloadable content for Australia-wide extranet project. Authored in Cold Fusion & XHTML whilst contracted through ZenData.
Miro Networking
Various technical and marketing copy for brochures, online content and banner campaign.
InterTextual
Online technical brochure copy and context-sensitive help system, provided as XHTML.
Inner Range
Online Windows help system authored using RoboHelp.
Skills
- A lifetime's experience in creation and editing of all kinds of written content, including:
- Technical documentation, schemata, and manuals.
- Business process and instructional design.
- Contract and proposal writing.
- Marketing and Advertising copy.
- Website content.
- Online help.
- A varied background, with matching skill-sets.
- Broad experience at most levels of the corporate and organisational structure.
- Familiarity with varying client and business models.
- A strong technical background.
- High level knowledge of marketing and brand-related issues.
- Good at interpreting and explaining complex issues.
- The ability to learn quickly and 'think on my feet'.
- Being strongly outcome-focused.
- A proven history and solid references.
- Technologically and software agnostic.
- Proficient in specialized platforms:
- RoboHelp
- (X)HTML
- XML