About

I am an author, journalist and editor – a writer-at-large, if you will – based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Writing

For many years my official title has been ‘health journalist’, but I have written many feature articles for newspapers and magazines on a variety of topics, with health really being a special interest.

Editing

About 90 percent of good writing is in the edit. Even the best novelists write several drafts before they even submit a manuscript to a publisher – who edits it again.

Writing Coaching

One of the best ways to learn to write well is through one-on-one coaching. Bring me that document you’re struggling with, and we’ll write it together.

Business Writing Training

I’ve developed a number of business writing modules for a local writing school, Allaboutwriting, because – like so many consumers – I’ve been on the receiving end of some pretty diabolical business communication.

Books

This is not your usual recipe book. In fact, it’s less of a recipe book and more of a family feeding plan that takes the guesswork out of planning and cooking family dinners.

Blog

Online Business Writing Courses

Who should do the course? Anyone who wants to improve the quality and efficacy of their business communication.

Media

Podcast from SAfm – Language & Clear Communication Listen to the podcast here 702/Cape Talk discussions with Bruce Whitfield Listen to our discussion about sharpening your business language skills here. Listen to our discussion about digital communication etiquette here. Documentary I wrote the script, for a documentary about Catholic saints, which was screened on SABC2. […]