The work I do includes books, articles and papers for publication and internal documents. Sometimes I research and write to a brief, sometimes I develop or advise on existing drafts. I work with clients to clarify and structure ideas, and express them appropriately for the target audience.

Many of the projects I work on have an international development flavour, though I also do corporate work. I don't sell myself as an expert in any particular subject area. My expertise is in the ability to master a brief and to craft concise and incisive prose.

I believe writing should be easy to read. Some years ago I was asked to develop a training session in writing and editing skills for non-native English speakers. Here are my seminar notes and worked examples, in the hope that others will find them useful.