Suzanne Griscom
Editor, Writer, Wordsmith

Suzanne@wisewillow.org

• http://wisewillow.blogspot.com

• MSN: Wisewillow

A wordsmith asks the right questions to get to the heart of what you really want to say and pinpoints both your purpose and your audience.

Think of me as both the village blacksmith and silversmith, but for language; I take your precious ideas and concepts, crafting them into a form that is beautiful, useful, and valuable. Words can be tools or embellishment. I can give you both.

I get a "high" from crafting the perfect sentence. Every sentence I craft has a purpose, and purpose drives communication.

I make sure you don't waffle, don't get side-tracked or off-target...[more]

A wordsmith asks the right questions to get to the heart of what you really want to say and pinpoints both your purpose and your audience.

Think of me as both the village blacksmith and silversmith, but for language; I take your precious ideas and concepts, crafting them into a form that is beautiful, useful, and valuable. Words can be tools or embellishment. I can give you both.

I get a "high" from crafting the perfect sentence. Every sentence I craft has a purpose, and purpose drives communication.

I make sure you don't waffle, don't get side-tracked or off-target. I help you say it and say it right, and most importantly, say exactly what you want your audience to understand.

My work includes web content, short stories, novels, screenplays, marketing material, internal business documents, technical papers, municipal code, college essays, PhD and Master's papers, travel articles, investment articles, memoirs, and anything else that you need crafted into readable, purposeful text.

I am a true Jack of All Content. My versatility and experience enable me to see you and your ideas from outside the box and from inside the business.

I have worked with both new and experienced writers to help them find their voice and tailor their writing to best target their audiences. Alongside completing your writing and editing work, I am also your coach, helping you become a stronger writer. In fact, I have had clients tell me that working with me was transformative for them. Everybody is a writer; some just don't know it yet.

I have been editing and coaching writing since 1990, and have worked with writers from age 5 to 76 (but who's counting?). I enjoy coaching and working with people who don't like writing, struggle with writing, want to write better, or who want someone else to do the writing for them.

As to training, I have a Bachelor's in English, a Master's in Teaching, and Editing Certification from the CUNY Graduate Center. [less]

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  From Laila Atallah

  Given on Tue Nov 18, 2008.

  Wow, Suzanne. Your profile has zing up the ying-yang. What a way to show-us-the-money! If the proof of the pudding...[more]

  Wow, Suzanne. Your profile has zing up the ying-yang. What a way to show-us-the-money! If the proof of the pudding is in the eating, I'd say your pudding cup doth runneth over. Your writing is truly everything you promise. Laila   [less]
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  From Val Thomas-Matson

  Given on Thu Oct 2, 2008.

  It’s a treat to have an opportunity to give a shout out for the writing & editing services of Suzanne...[more]

  It’s a treat to have an opportunity to give a shout out for the writing & editing services of Suzanne Griscom.

  After an initial interview, Suzanne started the next week rewriting and editing our promotional materials and our business plan.

  I can strongly recommend Suzanne, and I am sure those who have the privilege of working with her will be more than satisfied with her talent, skills and fun spirit.

  Val Thomas-Matson

  Creator/Host of Look, Listen and Learn, Commercial Free Children’s TV

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  From Denise Beck

  Given on Sat Aug 2, 2008.

  Suzanne, Thank you so much for sending me ideas to rewrite my profile. They were very helpful and gave me...[more]

  Suzanne, Thank you so much for sending me ideas to rewrite my profile. They were very helpful and gave me a jumping point to better phrase my thoughts.
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  From David Sword

  Given on Tue Jul 8, 2008.

  Editing my material made so much difference in the way people respond. Your experience and editorial passion gave my material...[more]

  Editing my material made so much difference in the way people respond. Your experience and editorial passion gave my material the professional edge I always seek in my business.   [less]

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