Writing, editing and communications

Sarah is a communications professional who has written and edited numerous publications, including reports, case studies and briefings, and produced copy for websites. These outputs aim to share knowledge; communicate learning; influence policy, attitudes or beliefs; enhance research uptake or showcase achievements. She is skilled at crafting key messages, tailoring them to different audiences and identifying the best format to maximise impact. Her written work is meticulously researched and she pays close attention to detail.

Consultancy expertise is offered in:  
  • Distilling complex information into clear, accessible and effective communications products.
  • Writing evidence-informed reports, position papers, research summaries and policy briefs aimed at decision-makers, donors, researchers and civil society organisations.
  • Editing a wide range of written material, including toolkits, case studies, good practice guides, reports and funding proposals.
  • Developing effective communication strategies.
  • Producing lively, engaging text for websites, blogs, newsletters, leaflets and articles.
  • Optimising social media platforms.
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"Sarah is a pleasure to work with. She is professional, an excellent writer, and is outstanding at identifying gaps for improving rights-based language. She was an asset in re-writing key sections of the SafeHands' website for our launch."

Nancy Durrell McKenna, Founder Director
SafeHands






"She writes with strength and clarity and is highly reliable. I am very happy to recommend her work.”

Caroline Halmshaw, Former Head of SRHR Unit
Plan International UK


Example: writing, editing and communications

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Briefing Pack: achieving reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health: from commitment to action 

Women and Children First (UK) commissioned Sarah to write the Briefing Pack on behalf of the Manifesto for Motherhood coalition of NGOs, professional associations and civil society networks. The Briefing Pack was written especially for MPs at the request of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Population, Development and Reproductive Health. Distributed to UK MPs in 2012, the Briefing Pack is a seminal advocacy tool aimed at informing parliamentarians of key reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health issues.

The user-friendly Briefing Pack consists of ten concise inserts, with accurate information and accessible graphs presented clearly and coherently. The inserts outline key internationally agreed development goals, targets and human rights instruments relating to reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health, as well as summarising DFID’s policy in this area.

See recent work for more publications.