ALLISON NICHOL LONGTIN

Writer, curriculum developer & educator

I’m so pleased you’re here. I’m Allison and I'm a freelance writer, curriculum developer, and educator who believes in the power of language. A long-time advocate for clear communication, I’m thoughtful and meticulous about crafting messages.

I have a passion for helping people find the right words. If you're committed to accuracy, high standards, and clarity in your communications, we should talk.

I moved into the freelance world in 2021 after almost a decade spent working in the arts and non-profit sectors with the goal of bringing my language skills to an array of clients and partners across different fields, including education, cultural, health, and environmental sectors.

I've worked alongside the best and brightest in curriculum development and plain language.  Most notably, I held the role of Programs Manager at a national literacy organization where I developed, wrote, adapted, and edited educational content for a wide range of audiences, age ranges, and platforms, including print and online publication. 

Also during my time in the literacy field, I worked closely with marketing, communications, and graphic design experts to create and review content and strategies for forward-facing platforms, including websites, social media, and targeted marketing campaigns.

I’m purpose and meaning driven. I believe in the need for clear communication as a baseline for equality and access to information. What do you have to tell the world, and how can I support?

• Creating new & adapting existing educational content

• Strategy & curriculum outline development

• Research

• Writing 

• Editing

• Print / digital / online

• Short & long-form content creation

• Copyediting

• Articles / personal essays / blog posts

• Press & news releases

• Rebranding

• Writing & editing content for the widest possible audience

• Clear Language and Design (CLAD)-certified writer & editor

• Structural editing

• Proofreading

• Review of content & report recommendations

• Research 

• Strategy 

• Writing 

• Reporting & analysis

LITERACIES

When you work with me you’re getting a:

• Language expert -

  • English (mother tongue)

  • French (professional working proficiency)

  • German (limited working proficiency)

• Skilled project manager - detailed workbacks created to suit your timelines and respect for deadlines

• Creative thinker & storyteller - original, inventive, and innovative content 

• Meticulous & mindful editor - high-quality content that meets or exceeds your standards and mine

• Seasoned educator - 10+ years’ teaching and facilitation experience for diverse audiences

• Mindful collaborator - trauma-informed, anti-oppression & anti-racist approach

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