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Instructional Writers--International

This page lists instructional and training writers. Some are highly expert in a particular topic, while others are generally skilled designers of training materials who can work in any field. Most are also able to work globally via email. Assignments can also be posted to our mailing list.

 

By country: 
Asia 

Australia 
New Zealand
UK & Europe 
USA & Canada

Africa
Instructional Writers: Asia & the Middle East
Sahana Ghosh (India)
Freelance journalist / business researcher / report writer/ academic writer.

Sudha Seshadri 
(Mumbai, India)
Experienced writer and editor with over 30 years work experience. Have worked on books, magazine articles, web content, e-books, promotional materials and more.

Instructional Writers: Australia
Kerry Chater (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia)
Kerry is a business writing specialist--word smithing proposals, tenders, technical documents and templates, facilitating workshops and coaching managers on writing in Plain English.
Barb Clews (Leschenault, West Australia)
Barb is a successful Freelance Writer/Journalist. Her experience includes articles, newsletters, press releases, tender responses, reports, editorial, advertorial, web copy, brochures, company profiles and editing. Barb specialises in plain English.

Leanne Gibbs
(Sydney, Australia)
An engaging style, flexible approach and the ability to meet deadlines characterise my writing for human services-particularly in the areas of child health,care and education.
Phil Petersen (Rochedale South, Queensland, Australia)
With a background in medicine and science, have developed a specialty in helping non-native English speakers get papers published, but can wirte or edit (and have written or edited) just about anything.

Instructional  Writers: New Zealand
Jocelyn Alesana-Rennie (Auckland, New Zealand)
Sick of acronyms; jargon? Tired of complicated language? I edit into plain English, easy to read and understand, or do your writing for you; take workshops in writing, punctuation and grammar; write company style guides.
Apostrophe Writing Solutions -- Marius Strydom (Hamilton, New Zealand)
Writing that "comes off the page". Readers understand it, academics enjoy it, clients love it...and use it!
Elizabeth Ardley
(Auckland, New Zealand)
Accomplished all-rounder with a present focus on proofreading/editing/rewriting. Worked for many years as a scriptwriter and journalist. A qualified teacher of English as a Second Language.
Allan Baddock
(Dunedin, New Zealand)
Award-winning documentary maker; journalist; commentator. All writing, research, review, editing, or  reworking. Print, Web, A/V, and television.

Colin Benjamin (Blenheim, New Zealand)
Technical Writer, Training Designer, Technical Trade Instructor, Aviation Training Assessor.
Patrick Boyle
(Marton, New Zealand)
Specialising in the creation of Unit Standard based training and assessment material. Pat has extensive experience working with a range of ITOs, industry, government and private trainers. Any field, any level, any application, any training – Pat can help. 
Samantha Charlton (Take My Word - Web Copy Writing, Editing and Proofreading Service) (Dunedin, New Zealand)
Samantha delivers crisp, clear and well-structured web content, as well as a thorough editing and proofreading service. She has over a decade's experience in ESOL, creative writing, translation, editing and proofreading. In addition to her freelance work, Samantha currently works part-time as a web content writer for the University of Otago.
Dion Crooks
(Christchurch, New Zealand)
Writing that's read, on any subject. Plus editing, communications/public relations. Tutoring in writing, grammar, public speaking, communications/public relations, reading.
Kevin Cudby (Wellington, New Zealand)
Writer, Editor, Technologist, Project Manager. Translates the languages of science and technology into English, to create press releases, feature articles, brochures, and technical manuals that interest and engage their readers.
Descipher (Wellington, New Zealand)
How would you like your science to go down as smoothly as a nice glass of Pinot Noir? I’m a scientist, a writer and a little bit creative too. 
Rebecca Hayter (Auckland, New Zealand)
Discovers refreshing angles and researches them well. The easy writing style makes the reader feel involved, informed and entertained. Editor of Boating New Zealand 1998-2008. Excellent quality of writing, sub-editing and proofreading.
Murray Joiner (Auckland, New Zealand)
Specialising in writing for websites, employee communications and intranets, Murray offers expertise in well-planned and concise communication. His writing styles range from procedural instructions to persuasive marketing material.
Konzeptzword (Auckland, New Zealand)
Words are everything. They tell. They sell. They can weave a spell. That’s the magic I can deliver after more than 45 years in journalism and a passion for using the right words.
Mark My Words Ltd (Auckland, New Zealand)
Professional and creative proofreading, editing and copy writing services to help you create targeted content with IMPACT to achieve your communication goals.
MB McDonald (Wellington, New Zealand)
I write: Ads, books, articles, scripts, speeches, documents, stories. campaigns and concepts. My writing is: Commercial, strategic, creative, technical, persuasive, factual, whimsical, academic, satirical, grammatical, accurate, documentary, poetic, plain. And it's never anything but: Effective. 
John McInnes
(Wellington, New Zealand)
Magazine and newspaper features--backgrounders, profiles, personal experience pieces. Books--especially trout fishing stories. Newsletters, brochures etc. Twenty years freelance experience!
MCM Information Services
(Wellington, New Zealand)
My technical writing experience spans the government, corporate and private sectors and includes training manuals, operation manuals, user guides as well as providing technical training.
Randall McMullan (Auckland, New Zealand)
Offering design, writing, editing and management of documents for business, industry, education, training. Projects include company reports and presentations, applications and tenders, training standards and materials, consumer guides and promotional materials.
MultiSystems Limited (Auckland, New Zealand)
We've a proven track record of providing excellent plain English business and technical writing targetted for your audience. Single-sourcing, templating, user manuals, online help systems, software documentation, and analysis and design services/documentation are our specialties.
Plan A (Auckland, New Zealand)
Extensive business management experience and qualifications, supported by superb writing and training skills, underpin this outstanding service. Material developed by Plan A is clear, precise, logical and provides effective tools for business communication. 
Premier Strategics
(Hamilton, New Zealand)
Production of process and procedure documents for self-study and training is based on over twenty-five years experience. The universal process analysis and technical writing standards are applied to the concise, easy-to-read documents.
Pro-Skills – Workforce Development Solutions (Hamilton, New Zealand)
Professional Unit Standard Training and Assessment Material Design.
Jade Reidy (Auckland, New Zealand)
BA English Literature, PG Dip Broadcast Media. Writer, editor, book production manager: non-fiction books, biographies, corporate communications, feature journalism, case studies, annual reports, web content, award applications, vision documents, speeches, documentaries, film scripts, profiles.
Sue Reidy (Auckland, New Zealand)
Corporate writer and copywriter. Prompt, accurate, professional writing, rewriting and sub-editing. Copy for websites, company newsletters, brochures, feature articles, case studies, speech writing, manuals. Three books in print. Background in design, art and literature.
Kirsten Rose (Wellington, New Zealand)
Providing specialist writing, marketing and communications.
Adam Shelton (Wellington, New Zealand)
Technical writer, instructional writer, business writer -- hired by leading organisations around New Zealand -- Find out more at http://www.facttactic.co.nz
Synapsys NZ Ltd. (Christchurch, New Zealand)
We are a creative, professional team of media developers with wideranging experience in the production of technical, professional and training materials. We work across all media and a wide range of development environments.
Keith Westwater (Wellington, New Zealand)
I write training, on-line and distance learning packages, project reports, documents of agreement, policy and procedure manuals, and business plans—on contract, to a schedule, on time.
WritersInc Ltd (Auckland, New Zealand)
WritersInc is a specialist documentation company that delivers quality documentation solutions. We write user manuals, technical documentation, training manuals, online help, health and safety documentation, SOPs and presentation material, and can provide editing services.
Word Wizard  (Adelaide, South Australia)
Word Wizard. If you have something to say and you need help, contact 'Word Wizard'. Recently completed projects include a watercolour travel book, a poetry anthology and memoirs of a medico. It's magic.

Instructional Writers: UK & Europe

Instructional  Writers: USA
Bruce Curtis
(Austin, Texas, USA)
Product requirements, user manuals, documentation, and business plans are my specialties. I bring a wide range of industry and international experience and attention to detail without sacrificing high-level concepts and goals.
Tamara Hanson
(Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Tamara Hanson is an award winning writer with ten years experience in both the creative and technical writing areas. She brings diversity, knowledge, creativity, and maturity to any project she undertakes.