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Need a Professional Writer?

Hi, I’m Melinda J. Irvine — Australian professional writer and communication designer helping small business clients and independent professionals with all types of business documents, training materials, professional profiles, and marketing content.

Reach out today for training course development and strategic business writing that helps your people learn, work safely, and understand what matters.

PS: I’m a real person, a qualified writer and designer, and great at organising information. Let’s talk today.

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Business Documents

Need to level up your business documentation this year? I am highly experienced at writing policies, procedures, company profiles, employee handbooks and induction manuals. My focus is making sure every document is easy to read, understand and (actually) use.

Training Course Development

Want to develop your own training course? Reach out for expertly written VET-accredited qualifications, in-house programs, or courses to sell. I can write course content, student workbooks, teacher resources, online modules, written assessments, student handbooks.

Safety Documents

Clear, practical safety documents for busy Australian worksites. I develop safety manuals, work procedures, policy documents, incident reporting systems and site plans that are easy to implement, comply with WHS laws, and support tenders and government contracts.

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Cross Stitch Patterns. Ebooks. Surface Pattern Design.

Digital Design

When I’m not writing, I enjoy embroidery, sewing and illustration.

In my spare time I design and sell digital cross stitch patterns from my own drawings and illustrations. And I simply love charting famous paintings and beautiful artworks.

More recently I have been exploring geometric illustrations and surface pattern design.

Check out the patterns in my online store, you can buy a beautiful PDF chart or grab some free samples.

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Course Writing

You know your subject — I help you teach it.

I specialise in turning professional expertise into complete, ready-to-deliver courses. Whether you’re an independent trainer, an SME building in-house programs, a specialist working with an Australian RTO, or a business developing a course to sell online, I create structured, compliant, and beautifully written materials that bring your knowledge to life.

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In the Studio, On the Page

This is my digital notebook—a home for my poetry, embroidery, textile designs, art, and writing practice. I’m here to explore what it means to live creatively and share the process, not just the outcomes.

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Thanks for visiting my website today. If you need an Australian professional writer, reach out on the contact form to book my services. Weekdays, I’m usually in touch within a few hours. Weekends, a little longer. Talk soon. Melinda.