do you need polished, thoughtful content on policy and civics?
Are you trying to make an impact with government decision-makers? Want to rally the public around your cause? Looking to amp up your content strategy to show policymakers what you do?
I can help.
I studied public policy and worked in the Canadian House of Commons. This background helps me help organizations make their case to government and the public.
I have written and edited:
reports on Canadians’ perceptions of democracy for civics organizations
op-eds and reports for international development charities to influence government priorities
toolkits to educate citizens on voting and primers on electoral systems
communication strategies to further healthcare organizations’ government advocacy
I dig into ministerial mandate letters and scour the news to find the right angle to make your content resonate with policymakers. I translate governmentese into something everyone can understand, to see the impact political institutions have on their lives.
Organizations use my writing to get attention from the right people. With my help, my clients have:
placed op-eds in prestigious publications, including The Hill Times, The Ottawa Citizen and FastCompany
developed reports to demonstrate the value of their work to high-level government officials
submitted articles to the Inter-Parliamentary Union
been approached by journalists who read about their work
raised the profile of their work, receiving thousands of views on commissioned articles and blog posts
Whether you need a pithy op-ed, a research-heavy report, a straightforward blog post, or an entire content strategy, I’ll take the time to understand exactly what you need. Then I'll deliver it to you on time and on budget.
Let me use my words to further your cause. Get in touch today.
Client Testimonials
As a small charity, we have a lot on the go. Allison’s ideas and enthusiasm take us out of the day-to-day and keep our communications on track.
She is creative, diligent, and reliable, and her writing and editing skills make our reports, blog posts, and other content clearer and more compelling.
- Kendall Anderson, Managing Director, Samara Canada
Allison understands her client needs very well, and this is reflected in the the writing she produced for us which required very minimal edits from us. We appreciated Allison always turning quality work around promptly, and would definitely work with her again if the opportunity arises.
- Sally Ding, Communication and Education Coordinator, Elections Ontario
Allison is an accomplished and talented writer, with a real skill for in-depth research, attention to detail, and strong ability to customize her writing style as requested. Allison's writing has continually impressed me and I always enjoy reading new assignments from her.
Allison is a joy to work with, is always prompt and meets all of her deadlines. She brings a lot to the table, and I recommend her highly.
- Heather Ferguson, Content & Email Marketing Team Lead at Main Path
See more client testimonials on my LinkedIn page.
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