Writing and Editorial Services
During her tenure at the ACLU, Emily Whitfield wrote hundreds of news releases, fact sheets, op-eds and letters to the editor, and collaborated on advertising copy and web content. She also co-authored two reports on Internet free speech issues and conceived and wrote “The Year in Civil Liberties,” an annual review of the ACLU’s major cases and controversies (1996-2000).
| “Emily is a gifted writer and editor. Over the years we collaborated on countless op-eds and letters to the editor, and she was always a delightful colleague — brimming over with ideas and information, and conveying them with maximum effectiveness.” |
| Nadine Strossen, former ACLU president (1991-2008) and professor of law at New York Law School. |
Like many communications professionals, words are Emily’s passion and she enjoys the challenge of framing complex legal and social issues for a mass-media audience. She also enjoys transferring her skills to others and has conducted training sessions in op-ed writing and message development for the ACLU and other organizations.
Emily Whitfield Communications offers a wide range of writing and editorial services, including:
- Drafting mission statements
- Writing and placing op-eds and letters to the editor
- Blog researching and editing
- Copy-editing of books, reports, and other materials
- Annual report writing and copy-editing
- Creating communications plans