writetothepoint

Write to the Point is just me – Stephen Sheldon. I’ve been a writer, journalist, copywriter and editor for most of my 30-year working life.

I’m based in Coogee, one of Sydney’s eastern beaches. I work from a home office, and love it that way. (But I’m also happy to work out of a client’s office when the need arises.)

I’ve been a copywriter
As a copywriter, I’ve written for lots of clients, big and small. Check out my client list. I’ve written pretty much everything that can be written – headlines, posters, brochures, newsletters, media releases, CVs, company profiles, training manuals, speeches, sales letters, annual reports…

I’ve been a journalist
I’ve been Australian correspondent for the US news service, United Press International. For UPI, I wrote news reports and feature stories on science and technology, medicine, business and finance, economics, religion, politics, environment and sport. My articles were published, reproduced and read around the world.

I also spent many happy years as a ‘stringer’ covering sport for Australian Associated Press. I had numerous articles published in major Australian newspapers, including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Sun-Herald, The Telegraph and The Australian.

I’ve done other stuff, too
For many years, I’ve also worked as an environmental consultant. This gives me a unique ability to write about complex and technical issues in a way that is easily understood. It’s a skill that’s valued by developers, engineers, architects, scientists and academics.

And I’ve worked as an economist. Which means I’m equally at ease writing about economics, finance and business.

And I try to have fun
I’m a bit of a sports tragic. In my spare time, I play football, and coach and referee (it’s great for developing a thick hide!). I also fit in tennis, snorkelling, surfing, skiing, cycling, yoga, guitar, photography, reading and travel.