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Profile | Caroline McDevitt
Caroline McDevitt
Caroline works with businesses to make their voice heard through specialist writing, editing and communication services.
She has also recently launched the first of a series of online writing courses called Writewords Writewell, to give participants the skills and confidence to communicate effectively with words.
A successful journalist, Caroline has written for, and edited, high-profile, international publications including The Times, Qantas: The Australian Way and Money magazine, covering fields as diverse as travel, sport, finance and international affairs.
As a business-communications specialist, she has worked with Qantas Airways, ChildFund Australia and the Queensland Commission for Children, and, through Writewords, for countless businesses, government and not-for-profit entities, and creative agencies.
Through Writewords, Caroline combines her love of words with strategic and practical communications advice.
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Articles by Caroline
Small business marketing tips: Avoid information overload
28 Sep 12Caroline McDevittKnowing how much information to include in your marketing material and how much to leave out can be challenging. These small business marketing tips will help you decide what to keep and what to cut. Read more
Comments: 3Build brand awareness by being consistent
29 Aug 12Caroline McDevittThe most successful brands maintain consistency across their marketing materials to ensure their message sticks. Be consistent in the following key areas and you will build brand awareness. Read more
Comments: 2Write less, say more
01 Aug 12Caroline McDevittOften the fewer words we use, the more impact our business writing will have. Find out how to shed pointless prose and write catchier copy. Read more
Comments: 8Why you need a style guide, and how to create one
11 Jul 12Caroline McDevittFrom writing proposals, reports and even emails – a style guide will ensure consistency, making your business look professional both on paper and in person. Read more
Comments: 6Developing your communication strategy
11 Apr 12Caroline McDevittDetermining your communication strategy will ensure the style and frequency of your communication is useful to your audience and tailored to getting you repeat business and new clients. Read more
Comments: 1Captivate readers with compelling content
08 Mar 12Caroline McDevittHow do you make your written communication so gripping that your readers won’t want to put them down, even if the subject matter is a bit dry? Read on for some handy tips for effective written communication. Read more
Comments: 5Writing headlines: How to hit the headlines
02 Feb 12Caroline McDevittYou’ve perfected the content for your brochure, blog, newsletter or media release, now it’s time for writing headlines that stand out and draw your readers into your message. Read more
Comments: 4Foolproof proofreading tips
21 Aug 10Caroline McDevittOnce you’ve edited your blog, newsletter or web content so you’re happy with how it reads, you need to proofread it for surface errors such as spelling, grammar and punctuation. Here are some proofreading tips to help you. Read more
Comments: 2Polishing your words: why self editing matters
10 Jul 10Caroline McDevittHow many times have you hit 'send' or 'publish' on a piece of written communication, only to find as soon as it's live, there's a glaring typo or grammatical blunder? That's why self-editing and proofreading is so important. Read more
Comments: 2How strong writing helps build your brand
05 Jan 10Caroline McDevittAmong the many factors to consider when you build your brand, it’s easy for the non-visual elements such as language, consistent messaging, strong writing and grammar to be overlooked. How do yours stack up? Read more
Comments: 7Kick start your client communications plan
01 Dec 09Caroline McDevittIt’s the silly season, a time when deadlines shorten and a stream of parties loom. And now is a great time to refocus your client communications plan for the year ahead. Read more
Comments: 5Overcoming writer’s block: four more tips
27 Oct 09Caroline McDevittTired of staring at that irritating, flashing cursor? Here are four strategies which will help you with overcoming writer's block. Read more
Comments: 4Four tips for overcoming writer’s block
17 Sep 09Caroline McDevittWe all need to write. But sometimes writing that proposal, newsletter or email can turn into a nightmare. Everyone, even the pros, get stuck for words, so here are four tips for overcoming writer's block. Read more
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