Journalism & content writing
Amplify your impact and activate your community through inspired storytelling that's grounded in good-sense, people-first principles:
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Easeful onboarding
A focused email, phone, or video conversation gets us off and running.
Stellar quality
Soaring prose lands on your desk the first time thanks to my 10+ years of shaping award-winning stories.
Rich insight
Deep research and original interviews add vibrant voices and value to the conversation.
Breezy collaboration
Ad hoc email and video touchpoints, plus up to 2 rounds of edits, keep us on the same page — without any heavy lifting or hand holding on your part.
Strategic lens
Your vision plays out in every turn of phrase because I've spent a decade translating the big picture to the page for national publishers and global orgs.
Conscious language
A commitment to conscious language guidelines produces content that respects and empowers your community.
Results
Crafted 300+ articles, books, reports, guides, newsletters, and other long-form stories to advance the missions of national and global organizations, including an annual salary report that generated new sponsorship revenue and helped healthcare admin professionals advocate for equitable compensation.
Editorial
Co-led McKinsey & Company's process for writing and submitting 25 entries to the 2022 and 2023 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards, the gold standard in learning and talent innovation. All entries received prizes, with 60% earning the highest level of recognition.
Comms
Developed a white paper that generated hundreds of new leads for a boutique publisher's top digital membership and converted paid registrations for their signature event, earning a national association award for best lead generation program.
Content
Specialties (click for samples!)
Editorial
Content marketing & communications
“Delaney is who you want as your storyteller. She partnered with me to launch a global communications program that helped more than 40,000 professionals find personalized learning in their moment of need. The uptake was immediate and the reception glowing. Given the scale, the two of us worked shoulder to shoulder for over a year, so I can attest that Delaney is an exceptional thought partner on all things content and communications. She'll help you break down complex challenges and connect dots while keeping your organization's purpose front and center. Plus, she's passionate, organized, and fun, which makes the development process as dreamy as the end product.”
Verónica Gómez
Learning Design Expert
McKinsey & Company