You don't want a stranger speaking for you.
​Let's get acquainted.
Michelle Waitzman is a writer and plain language trainer
I have always enjoyed writing, ever since I learned to string words together to tell a story. Like many young writers, I chose a “safer” career path to begin with and worked in TV production, and then in corporate communications. But writing has always been part of my life, and eventually working with words became my career.

I love to learn, so writing non-fiction has given me a great excuse to learn more about a lot of subjects, people, and places. I’m not intimidated by unusual or complex topics. 

As a corporate communications specialist for large firms, non-profit organizations, and Crown agencies, I tackled everything from media relations to internal and stakeholder communications. 

I'm the author of four published non-fiction books and wrote chapters for four additional books. I love the way that writing a book allows me to thoroughly explore a topic and get readers excited about it. 

My home base is in Toronto, Canada, but I spent seven years living in beautiful Wellington, New Zealand. Living in another country was an excellent way to gain perspective. It has enabled me to see different points of view, and to realize that I can never make assumptions about what is “normal” or “common knowledge” to others. This has been a great help in my work.

I have two wonderful rescue dogs who supervise me at my home office. My interests include camping and hiking, cooking and baking, fitness and nutrition, and travel.
But enough about me. Let's talk about you!
What are people saying about Michelle?
Michelle's knack for simplifying even the most intricate topics into clear, engaging content is truly remarkable. ... She's a plain language expert, making complex concepts understandable and interesting for readers. What sets her apart is her experience in guiding organizations toward improved communication practices, offering invaluable support in both content creation and training sessions to her clients.
– Sarah Nixey, Managing Editor, ITFO Communications
​Michelle works with a precision, focus and clarity that are immediately recognizable in her work. Her service commitment is such that you can set your watch by her. 
- Martha Hartwick, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Miller Thomson LLP
Her writing and editing skills are high quality; due to broad experience, she can calmly tackle any project or situation, and she has a keen eye for detail that enables her to predict and prevent potential issues.
– Amy Holmes, former Manager of Marketing & Communications, Dentons Canada LLP