Writing
Words have the greatest impactwhen theyconnect with the reader.
More than a writer, Nan O'Brien is a wordsmith. Whether writing books, magazine articles, digital content, opinion columns, white papers, or technical papers, her work is grounded in meticulous research and eloquent expression. Nan has an instinctive awareness of her audience, resulting in an ability to communicate information in a way that it can be heard and understood.
Explore the Writing Possibilities
Creative Projects
Creative projects are uniquely personal, a creation from the heart that translates into a tangible expression of emotion. The key is to respect the author's perspective and experience while simultaneously having an awareness of the intended audience's understanding. One cannot successfully exist without the other.
Corporate & Technical Writing Projects
Corporate and technical writing requires more than subject knowledge. Complex information must be researched, organized, and communicated with precision. The ability to absorb unfamiliar or highly specialized material and translate it into clear, purposeful communication without sacrificing its substance or integrity is essential.
Editorial Projects
Strong editing preserves the writer's voice while strengthening the work itself. Whether a project needs developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and/or proofreading to achieve a polished final product, the editorial objective is always to support the development of the writer's voice to its highest level of clarity, strength, and impact.
Writing Review and Evaluation
Sometimes the most valuable writing assistance begins with an objective set of eyes. Whether reviewing a completed manuscript, a work in progress, or a project that simply isn't working as intended, evaluating the writing as a whole - concept, structure, clarity, voice, continuity, and connection with the intended audience - results in a candid, thoughtful written assessment of what is working, what may not be working, and what can strengthen the work.
Ready to talk about your writing?
Whether you need a creative work developed from conception to completion, an existing work strengthened, a professional writing project developed and executed, or a personal story brought to life, start your conversation with Nan.