Let’s make your complex ideas clear!
Hello! I’m Lisa.
I’m the founder and principal consultant at Scribe Technical. As an urban planner skilled in technical communications, I help write and edit the documents that professionals prepare every day.
I help other urban experts tell their story to decision makers, partners, and the public – for clarity, understanding, and impact.
I specialize in editing the reports, plans, proposals, studies, and the many other documents that community- and city-builders need.
It’s a unique combination in Canada, and beyond!
I’m on a mission to make your writing clear, persuasive, and most of all, effective.
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An editor who understands communities and cities
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Clear
I edit for accuracy and consistency to build greater understanding of your project and help you get the buy-in you need to move your project forward.
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Persuasive
I assess, analyze, and refine your documents for your intended audience and purpose – whether you want to win hearts, minds, or both.
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Effective
I create positive, action-oriented, polished documents so you can meet your project objectives – and build your reputation as a subject matter expert.
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Your civic clarity partner
I do more than just edit your documents! I build individual and team capacity by providing:
- Writing guides for new and seasoned professionals and tools for organizations of all kinds.
- Training webinars for groups of all sizes and courses for small groups.
Technical skills alone will only get you so far!
As your editor, I
- evaluate your drafts,
- transform them with clear, understandable, actionable language,
- edit them for precision and readability, and
- add the final polish that helps you impress your readers and build credibility as a trusted expert.
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We all need a boost from time to time
Professionals in planning, engineering, architecture, design, and related fields recognize the need to tell a compelling story, even about the most complex subjects, to get the results they’ve been working for – often for months.
As your editing partner, my services include helping you
- figure out who your main reader really is
- tell a clear, compelling story, with strategic insight
- be competitive when the big, exciting projects are at stake
- showcase your subject matter expertise
- improve internal workflows (we all want to wrap up by version 17!)
- connect with, and build support from, decision-makers, project partners, and the public
- influence how our communities work, grow, and develop – today and over the long term.
I’m proud that our clients come back to us
Let’s connect!
Send me a message at [email protected] or use the contact form below.