Writing, editing,
and content strategy

We can help you tell your stories.

Our strategic planning ensures your content is aligned with your overall goals and tailored to your audience. Our content creation brings the voices of your community alive through interviews and a collaborative approach to storytelling. 

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why choose codeword

We work with clients in three major ways

Content strategy and planning

Ongoing content creation

Editorial project management

CREATING VALUE

Creating content with confidence

We have the strategic planning and content creation know-how that allows clients to feel confident that their words are always in good hands even when they don’t have time to write them.

Organizations that see the value in content to celebrate, educate and engage their community include universities, colleges, independent schools, non-profits and arts/cultural organizations.

how we are different

Our storytelling experience sets us apart

CodeWord Communications is led by a senior communications strategist with 20+ years of experience

Suzanne Bowness, PhD, helps clients to strategize and create content that connects with their target audience. 

By taking the time to understand audiences and organizational goals, then interviewing subject experts (from students to volunteers to academic), Suzanne draws out the stories that matter to your community.

For higher education clients, that means translating complex research for the general public, or highlighting student success stories. For non-profit clients, it means sharing stories that create emotional connections. 

All clients benefit from her journalism background, which gives her the experience to dig through for the hidden stories and anecdotes that make the content sing. 

Our engaging content that keeps readers coming back, subscribing to newsletters, or stopping the scroll to focus on a blog post.


Connect with me directly for
a free content strategy consultation.

OUR CLIENTS

It's great to work with likeminded people

Clients who value content as much as we do include universities, colleges, independent schools, non-profit organization, government, arts/cultural organizations and more.

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Testimonials

Hear from our clients first

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Suzanne has worked on the last three issues of the Laurentian Alumni Magazine. She’s an excellent writer who never fails to tell an engaging story.
She’s also a remarkable editor. Sue’s a joy to work with and I know I can always count on quality work from her.

Sachelle Violette, Laurentian University
Sue stepped into work with our team during a critical period at the end of a large project.
She was on-the-ball, reliable and seemed unflappable - a real pro. I'm grateful to Sue for stepping in and and helping us deliver in a way we absolutely could not have without her.

Kimberly Bowman, Brookfield Institute
Suzanne is a great freelance writer!
I am always impressed with her work: she is professional and creative and isn't afraid to add personality in her work.

Susan Pink, Havergal College
OUR PROCESS
Our ACT framework adds strategy to your content plan.
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Audit existing content and add market research

Dig deep into a client’s business with a content audit, interviews, and competitor research. Present and review the results to assess new content goals and directions together.

Create a content plan with strategic goals

Make a plan for your content that’s manageable and ambitious while still being realistic. Establish goals and timelines and plan the rollout with our team or yours or both.

Take action on a transformative content strategy

Execute the content plan with milestone check-ins along the way to make sure everyone is on track. Revisit and adjust as needed.

What happens when you when you ACT to elevate your content?

Your blog posts receive just as many compliments
as your Instagram.

Your newsletter gets forwarded by readers.
Subscribers ensue.

Your words make you proud. You find yourself
quoting yourself. It’s weird, but cool.

Your audiences start reaching out to engage
with you more often.

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Let's strategize your content

Looking for a trusted strategist to plan your next blog post series, newsletter or magazine?  Want a content partner to help elevate the words to match your design?

OUR PACKAGES

Our popular content options are bundled for your convenience

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact us for a custom quote

CONTENT AUDIT AND
EDITORIAL CALENDAR 

Get our fresh eyes on your content and make a plan for the year ahead  

An experienced content strategist can help you assess your content ecosystem

$397

MAGIC MONTHLY BLOG POST

What would it feel like to have a blog post show up in your inbox monthly? Pure magic

Test for yourself how consistency can improve connection

$5997

MANAGING EDITOR ON SPEED DIAL

Need to launch a magazine or newsletter or website? We take it all off your plate

Strategy, planning and execution, all led by a senior-level editorial project manager.

Priced per project - call today

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