Report writing and editing

Win over clients or stakeholders with a clear, snappy report

When you need freelance support with your report writing or editing, it’s important to get the right individual to help.

As a minimum, you want someone with good listening skills, who is numerate, and who is diligent enough to understand your organisation’s needs.

But you also need someone who can apply clear editorial focus from the first page to the last.

It’s this clarity that sets me apart from other writers and editors – and makes me a good choice to help make your report a success. 

Bringing reports to life

As a writer and editor, I’ve supported clients and agencies with many different kinds of reports. These include:

Research report writing

Stat-based reports seem simple, but often need a good writer to make copy engaging.

I’ve written and edited research reports for many clients. Often, my role includes not just writing snappy copy, but checking that the underlying figures are accurate too.

This improves both the readability and credibility of a report.

Corporate-style reports

Corporate reports range from informal annual reviews to complex editorial projects – and can usually benefit from a writer’s touch.

Because these reports are tightly regulated, it’s up to you to decide what you want to say.

As a writer, my role is to help you make sure your content is organised and clear, and holds together thematically.

And if you need a sustainability report writer, I may be particularly interested in your project. I have expertise in writing sustainability copy for both consumer and business audiences.

White papers
I’ve also written and edited white papers, so please get in touch if that’s what you need.

Why use this service?

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Report writing: how I help

Regardless of report style, I can help you to:

Bring stats to life

Numbers are difficult to conceive without context – but they also have to be accurate.

I can help you bring your numbers-based report to life, while helping you spot errors in the figures.

Write confidently about your sector

I have particular experience in technical topics such as technology and sustainability.

But I also have interest in books, travel, the outdoors sector, and many other themes, so do try me.

Follow a process

Larger report projects work better when there’s an agreed process in place.

Just as I do when working on larger websites, I’ll work through clear phases, from discovery through to sign-off.

Develop an editorial theme

When you’re working on a larger report, it’s good to make sure it hangs together within an organised theme.

After the discovery phase, I would usually create a synopsis to help make sure we’re on the right track.

Reduce risk of errors
I can help you with last-minute checks, and can proofread any sections written by others. This will help you avoid errors or inconsistencies that may have been missed.

The more important your report, the more important it is that you don’t rely on automated tools for your proofreading.

Contact me

Get in touch to find out how I can help you with report writing and editing.