Canada
My professional technical writing services include: editing, content writing and proofreading for: manuals, Web sites, articles, proposals, newsletters, and marketing projects.
As a freelance journalist I specialize in the pet and equine industries. Occasionally, I write articles for general interest publications also.
I can be contacted at writelj@telus.net.
Sincerely,
Laureen James
Current Clients
Consulting and writing a six module series of training materials for client use. The materials associated with this project will help this business stay at the forefront of the equine coaching industry. This organization offers lesson packages and horse boarding to individuals that want to learn to ride both English and Western and compete at venues such as: Spruce Meadows, Anderson Ranch - Rocky Mountain Show Jumping, and many other Western and English competitions. The main demographic...
Technical Writing / Editing
While working as student employee for Maryn International I was part of a team to upgrade their ISO 9000:1994 to ISO 9000:2000. MARYN is an International,Lubricant Manufacturer of PowerUp performance products; Triumph Lubricants and Marinus Lubricants, Hydris MX Hydraulic Oil, ThixOsyn MARYN Aviation Grease.
I worked as a freelancer writing a business to business brochure. Emco Waterworks is the largest waterworks distributor in Canada, specializing in municipal water projects, storm water management, rainwater, irrigation & more.
Technical Writing Freelance Assignment. I did a complete overhaul of their employee policy and procedure manual. The new manual is full-color, includes photos, is easy to navigate, and is well-formatted and organized.
Risk Management - Manual - Oil & Gas Engineering. I worked on writing new portions of the draftsman manual and also rewrote sections of existing manuals as a freelance subcontractor.
I was hired as a freelance writer on a subcontract to write the textual elements for a new brochure.
I made editing suggestions after reviewing the online newsletter, hardcopy newsletter and Web site. They were very pleased with the end result. They revamped their online newsletter to look more like their hardcopy, making it easier for readers to read and locate the information they are looking for.
Advertising and Marketing Writing Samples
Journalism
Two experts impart their advice for developing a sucessful relationship with your horse trainer
Our Place - A Horses All Feature Dedicated To Equestrian Stables Throughout Western Canada
This was one of my first journalism stories I was hired as a guest columnist. Team Shetland ties for tenth place with Teams Canadian Horse and Trakehner at Spruce Meadows
Sweet Chance and her brend new foal at the 118 Ranch
Getting expert advice on teaching your horse the sliding stop
Charity event raises thousands of dollars for Children's Hospital
Laureen McMillan is a freelance writer specializing in equestrian issues.
There is a lot to think about when choosing the perfect puppy for your family
Book Publishing / Editing
I edited the second edition of "Shattering Your Strongholds" by Liberty Savard. As I read through the chapters I noted the editing suggestions and made reference to where their locations were.
Comprehensive Book Edit for 3rd Edition