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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
Vaughan Hatch (Bali, Indonesia)
Reader-friendly, non-fiction writing with a cultural and anthropological focus. Quick and meticulous proofreading and editing. Copywriting experience with major Indonesian companies. Major clients: World Bank and Frukt (for Nokia). Special interest topics: culture and music.

Instructional Writers: Australia
Sandra Cahir
(Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
Need a writer and editor with a diverse range of styles? Sandra Cahir’s background in fact and fiction, education and health, ensures professional reports, newsletters, manuals, scripts, and publicity material. Historical, Indigenous and children’s too.
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.
Kristine Harrison-Jennings (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
Proven success in clarifying and consolidating client’s thoughts about business identity, purpose, public image, and getting that message across in plain English. Winning words crafted for: website content, company profiles, business proposals, executive résumés, promotional literature…
Prue Keen (Nambucca Heads, New South Wales, Australia)
Specialising in technical writing, focusing on ensuring the message will be received by the target audience, even a non-technical audience. Prue also writes fiction, showing she can adopt a wide range of writing styles.
Jim Maher (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia)
I am a Sydney-based freelance journalist with extensive experience across Australia in newspapers, radio and television. Areas of writing experience include politics, business, sport, travel and food, technology and property.
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.
Bridget Willett (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
With a proven track record for delivering writing and editing projects on time and on budget, Bridget Willett has fifteen years of experience working with a broad range of clients, including government, corporations, small businesses and individuals.

Instructional  Writers: New Zealand
Jenny Adamson (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Editing, proofreading, creating. Specialty: polished results in plain English.
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.

Astrid Baker (Auckland, New Zealand)
Experienced freelancer with BA Hons, MA and PhD degrees can help you with research, writing, rewriting, editing and proofreading. Works regularly via web sites and e-mail for New Zealand and overseas clients.
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. 
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.
Heather Douglas (Auckland, New Zealand)
Clear, perky and succinct writing gets your corporate message across in any medium. Monthly or quarterly print and email newsletters a speciality. Good understanding of business drivers as well as communications and marketing requirements.
Louisa Eades--Writeaway Ltd (Rangiora, New Zealand)
For hire: Wordsmith. Well-used, but very reliable. Can be used for humorous pieces, especially on parenting, lifestyle blocking, chilli farming, and world travelling. Enquire within.
Dawn Eagle (Prebbleton, New Zealand)
Experienced newsletter/booklet producer using Pagemaker, particularly in horticultural subjects which are illustrated with own high quality digital photographs. Book reviewer for Paste (US magazine).
Brian Ellens (Wellington, New Zealand)
Web writing, editing, copywriting, technical writing, ghost writing, mentoring. Accurate, swift and professional, Brian is very versatile and can adjust his style to suit a variety of needs. Find out more at http://www.nimblewords.com 
David Frank (Wellington, New Zealand)
Engineering, technology and professional services specialist - ex-professional engineer. Connecting with your target audience and getting results for your business - websites, brochures, letters, press releases, proposals, white papers, and technical documentation. www.spectra-media.net.nz
Michelle Gimblett (Auckland, New Zealand)
Need clear, concise copy that delivers? Michelle Gimblett is an effective and efficient writer and editor with experience across a wide range of industries.
Vaughan Hatch (Wellington, New Zealand)
Reader-friendly, non-fiction writing with a cultural and anthropological focus. Quick and meticulous proofreading and editing. Copywriting experience with major Indonesian companies. Major clients: World Bank and Frukt (for Nokia). Special interest topics: culture and music.
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.
Helen Jamieson
(Wellington, New Zealand)
Creative catalyst: writing and project management for digital media and the arts; playwright.
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.
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!
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.
Ian Miller (Motueka, New Zealand)
News stories, magazine style articles, web site content and advertising copy. I also edit overseas written hand books and manuals - or will write them from scratch.

Jenna Moore
(Auckland, New Zealand)
Jenna is an experienced freelance journalist, author and editor. She contributes to national and international publications and has substantial experience editing, subbing, proofreading and experience producing magazines, press releases, brochures, press releases and newsletters.
Kate Moriarty (Hastings, New zealand)
Financial, corporate, technical, scientific and personal publications. Kate understands deadlines and achieves clear communication for her clients. Works electronically for clients worldwide.
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.
Soraya Nicholas (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Graduating with a law degree in 2004, Soraya followed her passion and became a freelance writer. Now, she is a regular contributing writer for two leading magazines, and is in high demand for copy writing and freelance feature work.
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.
READ Plain English Communications (Auckland, New Zealand)
Cut through the noise and get your message heard. We write for maximum impact using clear, concise, persuasive copy that reaches your customers - whatever the topic. We're super friendly too, so check us out.
Jade Reidy (Auckland, New Zealand)
Award-winning writer: corporate communications, non-fiction books and biographies, feature articles, case studies, web content, CVs, award applications, documentaries. Technical editor: PhDs, reports, technical documents. Specialist in not-for-profit sector.
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.
"say it" communications (Wellington, New Zealand)
Helping you get your message across quickly and simply. "say it" better every time.
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.
The Copy Kitchen (Auckland, New Zealand)
Full creative and strategic copywriting service - advertisements, advertorials, brand identities, brochures, case studies, credentials, company profiles, direct mail, media kits, newsletters, press releases, websites and much more. Check us out at www.copykitchen.co.nz.
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.
Susan Wills (Auckland, New Zealand)
Professional copywriter and editor with over twelve years of agency and in-house experience in Auckland, Sydney and London. Specialist in tone of voice, long copy advertising and search engine-optimised, engaging web content.
Wordsmithery (Ngunguru, New Zealand)
Proven experts in all pre-press publishing requirements.
Rodney Young (Hamilton, New Zealand)
Unit Standard training and assessment material design is my area of expertise.

Instructional  Writers: USA
Miriam Aronin
(Washington D.C, USA)
I am an experienced writer and editor, excellent at organizing and researching material, producing engaging writing in various contexts and for various ages, reliably following guidelines, and delivering on schedule.
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.
Nancy Jasin (Ottawa Lake, Michigan, USA)
I have 50 years experience in the health care field in clinical nursing with experience in developing protocols, auditing, preparing business plans, and evaluating medical records for legal issues, research articles, forms development, and development of educational materials.
Gary E. Lofstrom (Kansas City, Missouri, USA)
Proficient at writing-editing financial and technical topics. Specialties also include request for proposals and white papers. Serve clients in North America and other English-speaking regions. Visit www.lofstromandcompany.com and contact me to discuss your needs.
Marian Rhys (Oregon, USA)
With a 30-year background in technical writing and editing, I can help you organize and clarify your ideas and present them to your target audience. My specialties are writing and editing in the fields of environmental science and land-use planning, and developing and updating policy and procedure manuals.
Carol Rust (Houston, Texas, USA)
At a loss for words? Hire a professional. . Carol Rust has 25 years of writing and editing experience and turns out attractively written, to-the-point copy in its most concise yet comprehensive form.