Barbara Bryan has been a communications professional for more than thirty years. For the past twenty-five years, she has worked as an independent consultant, helping companies write in plain English for employees, clients, and the public. She works effectively with people at all levels of operation, keeping marketing strategies and internal information confidential. Consulted as needed, Barbara offers the commitment and availability of a staff writer/editor without full-time costs. Barbara writes for brevity, clarity, and content, delivering the maximum message in minimum words. A quick study on a wide range of topics, she writes to the heart of every matter. For technical companies, Barbara offers the advantage of technical training and work experience; she is a registered civil engineer. An expert copy editor, she edits all work consistent with the University of Chicago Manual of Style.