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Writing workshops and editing for international organizations

Andrew Johnston

Clearer writing. Bigger impact.

Powerful writing can change the world by informing and motivating policymakers, donors and opinion-shapers. But many documents from international organizations fail because they lack a clear main message, their recommendations are vague, and they use dense, opaque prose.

My writing workshops show participants how to:

  • start with the message, not the background
  • turn evidence into clear arguments
  • make recommendations specific and usable
  • tell stories more powerfully
  • make the most of AI and avoid its pitfalls
  • write shorter, clearer sentences and paragraphs
  • adapt tone and language to the audience.
Training

Tailored workshops for teams that need sharper, clearer writing: short or long, in person or online.

Ninety-minute online "clinics" to analyse and improve your documents.

Editing
In-depth editorial support to transform reports, briefs, and communications materials.
International focus
Designed for people working across borders: UN agencies, NGOs, think tanks, development banks.