Do you need ...
a copywriter (and editor) who can communicate technical or scientific ideas in plain English?
Barbara Saunders specializes in marketing products, services, and ideas with technical or scientific content.
"Barbara Saunders has created a range of written materials for H5 from complex white papers to advertisements for key hires. In every instance, her work was done quickly, efficiently and professionally. I am impressed with her ability to translate complex technical topics into informative and well-written copy for any audience. Barbara was instrumental in the success of our recent hiring efforts, by providing a range of persuasive recruitment publications.
— Dana Zimmerman, Director of Core Technologies, H5, Inc.
"Barbara has an unusually fine ability to observe, analyze and put into writing the mission and message we want to convey ... She is able to capture the essence of the message we want to get across, and do so in language that is straightforward and accessible to a diverse audience. I give her my highest recommendation."
— Danny Rifkin, nonprofit director
"Barbara makes herself available throughout the project and usually turns around a draft ahead of schedule. I have recommended Barbara to other colleagues and will continue to do so."
— Tira McDonald, project manager, utility company
... an author with a passion for the psychology of individuals, groups, and communities?
Barbara's published writing has covered Nobel prizewinner Ivan Pavlov, Deadheads, American seminarians, ex-jocks, and "animal people".
Reviews for Barbara's book, Ivan Pavlov: Exploring the Mysteries of Behavior:
". . . an interesting and thorough biography of the famous Russian scientist . . . One strength of this text is that Ivan Pavlov is characterized as a person influenced by his family and his colleagues, not as an isolated entity . . . This book is a useful introduction to classical conditioning."
— Science Books & Films, May/June 2007
"The text is readable while being scholarly enough for research . . . It is well organized and a good length for middle school students . . . Good for research but enjoyable enough for pleasure reading . . . Solid biography for middle school students . . ."
— Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee, January 2007
From Steve Silberman, Author, Skeleton Key: A Dictionary for Deadheads:
"Barbara Saunders is an articulate observer and a lyrical, precise writer. The writing contribution that Ms. Saunders made to my book, published by Doubleday last year [1994], is one of the sharpest and wisest pieces of writing in the book, and I have singled out Ms. Saunders contribution several times when being interviewed by the press or on radio. Her gifts, and her authentic presence, would make her an asset to any project."
... an editor and communications consultant with cross-media experience in manuscript editing, public relations, Web content development, and social media?
Barbara has a deep understanding that the heart of communications is connection – first with a purpose, and then with the right audiences. She applies that understanding to consulting that incorporates research, teaching, coaching and hands-on creative work for organizations as well as for writers and authors.
"I thank the heavens for Barbara. Always informed, always one step ahead, she's a pragmatic genius, someone with a long list of resources, someone who lends unwavering support and insight to any project."
— Andres Bella, Author
"I worked with Barbara at an online assessment company where she created a voice for entire lines of consumer content for ecommerce delivery. Her writing was clear, convincing, and authentic. She was also kind enough to read a draft manuscript of my book and offer numerous helpful suggestions which vastly improved the final product. Barbara is both quick and thorough, which is a rare combination in a writer."
— John Arnopp, Author, "It Takes All Types" and VP, Head of Strategic Information, Wells Fargo Bank