Worth Words
Where words work
My name is Rhonda Mitchell, and I am based in Christchurch. Obsessed with words, both singly and strung together, it is my passion to pin down ideas and wrestle concepts into meaning through writing.
I worked for years in Central Government on public policy, which involved advanced communication skills, writing in many formats and for different media (from Cabinet briefing papers to guidebooks for the public).
I have an MSc in Natural Resource Management, a Post Graduate Diploma in Commerce and B.A in Political Science.
I am interested in life, the world and all its facets. I love family, the arts, fashion, people, retail, wine, politics both national and local, and new ideas, information, and technologies. I love to research, engage, socialise, and make connections.
What?
I can write for you, or edit and/or proofread your written work.
I will write for print media, for websites, for technical guides, and will write features and advertising material.
I love to research and interview.
I am good with deadlines and can offer speedy turnaround of work.
Why?
Whatever your gig is, I'll bring it to life so that people will want to read about you, and then remember you too.
I can translate your highly technical or procedural information into language that 'civilians' will understand. I can locate jargon, 'Orwellian Newspeak', and acronyms, then obliterate them.
Whether your preferred style is plain English, or a little more 'highbrow', your written communication will reflect the image you'd like to project.
I can make the dry seem fascinating, or the dull more amusing. I can write to give you a personality, or remove all traces of human involvement in your work or product.
A self-confessed grammar Nazi and word nerd, I can help you to ensure your written communications are accurate and professional.
Where?
Although I am based in Christchurch, I have plenty of experience in working remotely. I can provide work to anywhere in NZ or globally as long as you have a phone and email connection.
Who?
Contact
Worth Words: writing, editing, and proofreading
Testimonials
Thank you Worth Words for making the writing of our brief a dream. You took a scratchy concept that was in our heads and put it in a clear, concise manner, adding a creative flair that turned the document into a compelling and conclusive read. It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to future collaborations.
Gabrielle Herrick, Director, The Art Project.
I found Rhonda easy to work with. She took the time to understand my brief and always provided quality work tailored to our needs. This was a project which was undertaken in tandem with our rebrand, which placed enormous pressure on me and the team to make very tight deadlines. Rhonda not only delivered the content back on time but also made suggestions for improvement beyond the accepted brief.
Tanya Bethell, Communications Manager, Rata Foundation.
She has an artistic flair, combined with diligence, enthusiasm, patience and such an ability in her profession. Rhonda has helped me on many occasions with writing to help me promote my business, through Facebook, and for my website, changing my amateur words to professionalism. Highly recommended.
Jane Wyles Photographer.