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I provide a wide range of writing services, with a focus on turning research and complex information into content that informs and connects with readers. Whether you need something for print or online platforms, I can write tailored content that works for the audience, medium, and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My specialty is transforming detailed specialized topics into plain language, making it clear, concise, accurate, and accessible. I have written plain language summaries on mental health, the law, and related areas. I have also written media advisories, fact sheets, newspaper and magazine articles, blogs, and social media posts that help diverse audiences understand and use the information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me, writing starts well before I open a blank document. First, I confirm the topic, scope, and audience with you. I then read through any materials you can share, do extra research if needed, and talk with subject matter experts. Only when I have a full picture do I begin writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am not the subject matter expert \u2014 and that is an advantage. My training as a journalist means I know how to find the right sources, ask the right questions, and bring everything together in a clear and engaging way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My background<\/a> as a reporter and photographer helps me tell your story in words and images. I tailor my writing to meet the wants and needs of your target audiences on the print and online platforms they use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Want to read some of my writing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Articles on language, editing, and communications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Nunavik Voices wins ClearMark Award<\/a>. Nunatsiaq News<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2022). Giving readers the information they want and can use<\/a>. PLAIN eJournal, 4<\/em>(1), 4\u20135. (Plain Language Association International).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2020, October 13). Canadian, British and American: It\u2019s all English, but the spelling is different<\/a>. Our Languages Blog<\/em> (Resources of the Language Portal of Canada).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2020, May 12). Career builder: An action plan for new editors<\/a>. The Editors’ Weekly<\/em> (Editors\/R\u00e9viseurs Canada).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2019, September 3). Understanding my reading communities<\/a>. The Editors’ Weekly<\/em> (Editors\/R\u00e9viseurs Canada).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plain language summaries in forensic psychiatry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2026). Sexual consent in the digital world<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2026). Program shows promise for treating substance misuse in forensic psychiatric setting<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2026). Acute stabilization unit: An eclectic model<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2026). Harnessing the power of research through plain language summaries<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2026). Hummingbird Lodge: Managing complex trauma in women involved in the forensic mental health system<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2026). Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in forensic contexts<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Effective Communication Strategies in Forensic Risk Assessment<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Supported employment for justice-involved individuals with mental disorders<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Feasible risk screening for violence and criminality<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). How reliable and objective are forensic evaluations<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Dangerous people and risky solutions<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Medical assistance in dying for people in prison<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Interactions with an NCR accused: Lessons from a victim and a city that responded<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Health human resources in forensic psychiatry: Current challenges and future directions<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Intimate partner violence and women who kill<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). How do we thrive and grow while working in forensics<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Risk assessment for group-based violence<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Fatality review teams: A public health role for forensic psychiatry [plain language<\/a> summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). I know where you live \u2026 Psychopathology and risk management of stalking behaviour<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). What you need to know about online sexual offending<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). The paradox of mental health issues and risk of terrorism<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Creative blocks and procrastination: Treating the artistic patient<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Translating trauma-informed care concepts into forensic mental health practice<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Perspectives on postpartum psychosis<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Overview of the Canadian justice and correctional system from inside and out<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Terrorism and terror management theory<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Neither gangs nor stalking: A review of \u201cgang stalking\u201d allegations in the U.S. federal court system<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Assessment approaches for adolescent problematic sexual behaviour<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Investigating racial disparities in risk assessments using structured professional judgment<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). A criminological analysis of elderly sexual abuse<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). Childhood sexual abuse by women against boys<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). A century of white-collar criminals<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). \u201cLay Not Thine Hand Upon the Lad\u201d: The Importance of Childhood Trauma for Forensic Science<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2025). How to predict repeat sexual offending through a protective lens<\/a> [plain language summary]. From Academia to Practice: Why It Matters<\/em> (Forensic Psychiatry Institute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magazine articles on Canadian nursing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2017, September). The NCLEX-RN and the future of French-language health-care services<\/a>. Canadian Nurse<\/em>, 113(5), 28\u201331.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2017, July). CIHI report monitors changes in regulated nursing trends over past 10 years<\/a>. Canadian Nurse<\/em>, 113(4), 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2017, July). Perception of health technologies\u2019 benefits increases with longer use<\/a>. Canadian Nurse<\/em>, 113(4), 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2017, May). Federal budget removes one of the legislative barriers to NP practice<\/a>. Canadian Nurse<\/em>, 113(3), 12\u201313.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2017, January). Continuing improvements being made to certification program<\/a>. Canadian Nurse<\/em>, 113(1), 12\u201313.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2016, October). How to better serve an aging population<\/a>. Canadian Nurse<\/em>, 112(7), 18\u201321.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2016, September). Meet the millennials: A new generation of nursing leaders<\/a>. Canadian Nurse<\/em>, 112(6), 28\u201330.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2016, April). Examining medical assistance in dying from all sides<\/a>. Canadian Nurse<\/em>, 112(3), 10\u201311.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2016, March). New way of working together for Indigenous health<\/a>. Canadian Nurse<\/em>, 112(2), 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2016, March). Certification program goes paperless<\/a>. Canadian Nurse<\/em>, 111(7), 14\u201316.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St-Denis, V. (2015, October). Election winner needs to lead health-system innovation, panellists agree<\/a>. Canadian Nurse<\/em>, 111(7), 26\u201327.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> All Canadian Nurse<\/em> articles are copyright Canadian Nurses Association and are reproduced with permission. Further reproduction is prohibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email me<\/a>, so we can talk about how my unique combination of skills can help you achieve your goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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