Copywriting and communications
Strong organisational writing requires more than polished sentences. It requires structure, editorial judgement and the ability to distil complex information into a clear, credible narrative.
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Sue works with organisations on strategic writing projects – from annual reports and case studies to impact reports and executive communications – bringing deep experience and journalistic rigour to writing that stands up to scrutiny.
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High-impact
written communications
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Major reports, sector submissions and flagship publications
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Ghostwritten thought leadership and executive commentary
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Case studies and feature shaped by skilled interviewing
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Strategic messaging and narrative development
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Developing organisational narratives
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Refining tone and voice across audiences
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Translating complex initiatives into compelling stories
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Editorial
guidance
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Senior-level editorial support to strengthen clarity, structure and persuasion
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Stress-testing ideas before they go public
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Advising leaders on how best to express complex ideas
How Sue can help
Experience snapshot
Early Career
In-house communications roles at CSIRO, CASA and The George Institute for Global Health.
2006
Establishes a freelance journalism career writing for major Australian and international outlets including ABC, SBS, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, CNN and the South China Morning Post.
2010
Journalism continues alongside organisational communications and writing training (including 12 years with the Australian Writers’ Centre), supporting clients such as the British Council, Westpac Foundation and multiple government agencies.
2017
Client portfolio expands to include major organisations such as Goodman and the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. Co-founds a media and executive communications training business with fellow journalist Ginger Gorman, operating for eight years and training hundreds of CEOs, executives and subject-matter experts.
2020-present
Sustained work built on repeat engagements and leaders who re-engage Sue as they move organisations.​
“I had the pleasure of commissioning Sue in my role as editor of RAS Times (the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW's member magazine). Sue was excellent. Not only can she write well, but she understood the brand, worked to brief and was professional at all times. I'd hire her again without hesitation because of her ability to add value at every turn. I really appreciated Sue's passion, agricultural expertise and the fact she worked to ensure each story was engaging which she did by collaborating on angles as well as sourcing the best interviews and images.”
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Jennie Smiedt, Content Manager at Royal Agriculture Society of NSW