About


Before they hear your words, they read your words

If you’re a professional speaker, your credibility is being assessed long before you step on stage.

Organisers and bookers don’t just listen for expertise — they look for it.

In your one-sheet. Your media kit. Your proposal. Your slides. Your workshop collateral.

That’s where I come in.


I’m Andrea — published author, editor, and public speaker.

With 20+ years writing, editing, speaking, and getting published in Canada, England, and Australia, I work with professional speakers who care about how they show up on the page as much as they show up on the stage.

Because I’ve seen it from all sides:

  • a speaker who understands what it takes to deliver a strong message

  • an audience member who can’t scan your QR for more info

  • an editor who knows how quickly small errors can undermine big authority

Your words don’t just communicate information — they communicate professionalism.


What I believe (and what you can expect)

1) Your message deserves clean, confident support

Your slides, proposals, and collateral should feel as clear and intentional as your spoken delivery — not like an afterthought.

2) Details aren’t “small” when you’re being evaluated

A broken QR code. The wrong date. Inconsistent formatting. A typo in a headline.

They’re easy to miss when you’re busy building a talk — and they’re exactly the kind of thing that can quietly create doubt.

3) You should be able to send your materials without second-guessing

My job is to help you hit “send” (or “present”) knowing everything is polished, consistent, and correct.


How I help speakers

You bring your final (or almost final) materials — I refine them.

Depending on what you need, I can support you with:

  • one-sheets and speaker sheets

  • multi-page speaker kits / media kits

  • keynote and workshop slides

  • proposals

  • workbooks and other conference collateral

This is about protecting your reputation and making your materials match the standard of your delivery.

Who I’m best for

You’ll love working with me if you’re a speaker who:

  • is already great on stage, but wants your materials to look equally premium

  • wants to feel confident that every link, QR code, name, and date is correct

  • cares about clarity, flow, and professionalism

  • wants an editor’s eye without losing your voice


A quick note on outcomes

I don’t promise you’ll get booked, referred, or re-booked.

What I do promise is that your written and visual materials will be the most polished, professional, and error-free version they can be — so your work is represented the way it deserves.

Let’s make your materials stage-ready

If you want your slides, proposals, and speaker collateral to feel as confident as your delivery, let’s talk.

Send me an email hello@elmtreewords.com or get in touch here. I can’t wait to take your words to the next level.