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Need clear writing
that gets results?

Work with me for user-friendly,
​effective ​​business writing.
Talk to me for clear content
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Writing that gets read, understood and used.

For clear content that:
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Gets read the first time. ​Readers who understand you quickly are more likely to keep reading 
– and trust what you're telling them.


Builds trust. People trust writing they can follow. When you're not hiding behind jargon, they believe you are talking straight to them.

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Saves your team time. Clear policies and instructions mean fewer follow-up questions and fewer costly misunderstandings.
Let's write clear content
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Writing support for corporates, government and not-for-profits

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​Clear communication reduces risk, ensures compliance and builds trust.

I work with:
  • Comms teams
  • Policy and compliance teams
  • ​Corporate services
  • Executive leadership
  • Government departments
  • Small businesses

Whether it’s a one-off project or ongoing support, I help you
​communicate with confidence.
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Talk to me for clear comms

Services for clear writing

​If you are not sure what you need, talk to me.
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Business editing and proofreading

Content that's accurate, on-brand and error-free – from style and tone to spelling and grammar.​
Get clear writing
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Plain language editing

I rewrite your document so readers understand it quickly, without losing your tone or intent.
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Create user-friendly content
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AI content review

Used AI to draft it? I'll make sure the final version is accurate, clear and sounds like you – not a machine.
Get AI content reviewed

What my clients say

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"Marja reliably proofread the Wonkhe Monday Briefing every week for nearly ten years. With tens of thousands of loyal readers, the briefing is a high profile part of the UK higher education landscape, and knowing that Marja was looking in before we sent it every week gave us peace of mind.
​Our commitment to quality and consistency has been an important factor in the way that we have built our audience over the years,
​and Marja’s work has been key in establishing that."

Mark Leach

Editor-in-Chief
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Wonkhe

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"Marja truly elevated my writing, helping me to consider elements from the reader's perspective to ensure my messages got across in the most impactful way. I would both work with her again and recommend her to others."

Danijela Armitage

Owner
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Nourish & Tempt

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"Our organisation had worked with Clearlingo on another project, so we returned to them for another piece of work. Marja was efficient and professional. My queries were responded to promptly and even my tight timeframe was not too much of an ask for Clearlingo to achieve. Would recommend and definitely will use again for other projects."

Kalliana Kong

Communications Advisor
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QEII National Trust

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"We feel incredibly lucky to have worked with Marja. Her attention to detail and meticulous skills have made a significant impact on our book. Marja's ability to spot errors & enhance the overall flow of the book, while preserving our voice and that of our contributors was truly remarkable. She has been a pleasure to work with, delivering edits promptly and communicating efficiently. Marja has gone above and beyond to answer questions and act as a guiding hand (sometimes on matters not directly linked to editing and proofreading). Thanks to Marja's expertise, we now have a polished and captivating cookbook. I wholeheartedly recommend Marja to any author or publisher in need of top-notch editing. Thank you, Marja, for your invaluable contributions to our book's success."

Nadia Key

Owner
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Husk and Honey

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"Writing a book for the first time was a daunting exercise. Marja took on my book project, made the process seamless and took my concerns away by creating the flow and structure to enable me to take it to the next stage without compromising the theme I wanted to achieve. She simply got it. The process was very professional and structured. Marja always gave delivery dates, and always delivered on or before those dates. It really turned a process of ‘Where and how do I go from here?’ to an enjoyable and comfortable experience. During the various editing stages, Marja created a platform to enable my feelings, opinions and thoughts to be expressed so as not to lose what I wanted to achieve. This was very important to me. I certainly recommend Marja for your own book editing."

Paul Nielsen

Business Owner
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Self-employed

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"Marja was helpful from the get-go, and her assistance impressed me as she delivered a professionally corrected, marked-up PDF within the time frame. Marja had also picked up on many things that the team (and Grammarly) had overlooked. I would certainly recommend Marja's services and look forward to working with her again."

Liz Webb

Creative Director
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LW Creative

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"We've used Clearlingo a few times to check our strategy documents and induction booklets. Marja is quick to respond and always communicates timelines clearly. Her ability to jump in last minute and deliver high-quality work has been essential for our team to meet our goals."

Team member

Māori Strategy Team
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City Council

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How I work with you

I don’t rewrite your expertise.
I remove confusion.
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​Contact me to discuss what you need
Tell me about your project so I have a detailed brief.​ ​I may also need to see the document. 
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Get a free quote
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I will tailor a package for you. ​
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Receive your revised document
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​I work on the document and return it to you before the agreed deadline. 

I want to discuss my next project

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CIEP Advanced Professional Member
Plain Language Organisation Member
Proud Judge of the 2023 Plain Language Awards
Proud Judge of the 2025 Plain Language Awards
Talk to me today for clear, professional content!

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–Fri, 9am–5pm NZST
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