Chantel McCabe

Copywriter, Ghostwriter, Technical Writer, Writer

Creative writer with a technical bent when required

I'm a wordsmith at heart. I write linguistically technical, yet creative, stories on behalf of a reading and dyslexia specialist as part of a new literacy course. My client describes this form of writing as "technically detailed, intensely cognitive composition approach/process". It is challenging but a lot of fun. I also write linguistically conventional, creative stories for clients and proofread reports for a workplace investigator.

I respect deadlines and offer professionalism, confidentiality, creativity, versatility, above average attention to detail, a keen eye for proofreading and exceptional English writing skills.

English is my first language. I write in both UK and US English. Afrikaans is my second language. I love writing in general but have a special interest in creative writing, technical writing, legal matters, website and social media copy, US politics, advertising, jewellery, sewing, craft, health, nutrition and vegan cooking. I am studying human biochemistry informally for fun.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

I am a non-practising South African attorney residing in Australia. I obtained my BA in Legal Theory and Institutions and Industrial Psychology from Wits University in Johannesburg, and then my Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the same university. I was later admitted to the side bar as an attorney and have worked in assorted positions as both an attorney in general practice and as a legal advisor in diverse industries (restaurant franchising, private health, a brewery, pharmaceutical company and a steel plant). The latter position involved legal compliance, industrial accidents and investigations, and environmental issues plus all other general and incidental legal matters facing such an industry. I then decided to take a break from law when motherhood arrived and make custom jewellery from home.

FURTHER BACKGROUND DETAILS

Law

As a fully qualified, non-practising, South African attorney (residing in Australia), I have extensive experience in drafting contracts and legal documents. I'm not offering any legal advice at all but I can produce certain documents competently within the legal realm either 1) as a preliminary document to then be handled by a lawyer or business associates, or 2) legal writing outsourced to me by a lawyer as a legal team support member or paralegal.

Jewellery industry

I have experience in the jewellery industry including manufacturing, website copywriting, social media, jewellery photography and graphic design using Photoshop and Illustrator (Adobe Creative Cloud). See my jewellery website chantelmccabe.com.

Art

I am also a keen artist with specific interests in acrylic painting and digital art using programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Procreate. I have a modest collection of original surface designs available on Spoonflower for printing onto fabric or paper and a portfolio of completed goods using some of these designs on Society6.

Website: www.chantelmccabe.com
Contact: chantelmccabe@yahoo.com.au (I get a lot of email so please make your heading is clear in intent)
Specialities: creative writing, technical writing, legal generalist, proofreading, art.
Categories
Content Types
Article, Blog Post, Ebook, Website Copy, Product Description, Case Study, Press Release, Email Newsletter, Page Layout, Illustration, Commercial, Documentary, Recipe, Landing Page, Checklist
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Wits University, BA
Wits University, LLB
Perth WA, Australia|Afrikaans, English
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