Welcome to Ascension Editing!
Content you can trust.
Hello! I’m Annie Smit, a communications specialist and professional editor focused on making content perform. For over 20 years, I’ve helped businesses across Australia create content that cuts through the noise and delivers genuine results.
If you need a wordsmith who can bring a clear, human voice to your grant application, website copy or personal project—and knows how to add a smart digital twist using the latest AI tools—you’re in the right place.
- Did you enjoy the How to Talk to Robots column in Woopi News? Jump to the Blog for insights and practical tips!
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Tired of Content That Doesn’t Perform?
In today’s fast-paced market, clear, professional communication is everything. Yet, the challenges are real:
- Time: Finding the hours to craft truly compelling, goal-driven content.
- Quality: Navigating the complexities of new AI tools to ensure the output is accurate, ethical and aligned with your brand voice.
How do you create communications that are efficiently produced while maintaining the nuance and trust that only a seasoned professional can provide?
The Ascension Editing Advantage: 20 Years of Expertise, Powered by AI Literacy
That’s where I come in. At Ascension Editing, I offer a unique fusion that puts your success first:
- Human First: I bring over 20 years of professional writing editing, and critical thinking honed across corporate and government sectors. Your content is always grounded in ethical oversight and deep, nuanced understanding.
- AI Second: I hold certified expertise in AI prompt engineering. I don’t just use technology; I direct it strategically.
This means you get the best of both worlds: the speed and power of AI, meticulously guided and refined by a seasoned expert.
Meet Annie: Your Strategic Communications Partner
Hello! I’m the founder of Ascension Editing. After two decades of working with corporate and government clients across the country, I’m thrilled to have recently moved to the beautiful community of Woolgoolga.
My passion is helping businesses connect with their audience through clear, authentic communication. I believe in building strong relationships, never missing a deadline, and delivering work grounded in integrity and a genuine care for my clients’ success. From local businesses here on the Coffs Coast to international organisations, I’m ready to bring my sharp eye and broad experience to your project.
How I Can Help: Strategic Services
I offer a focused range of services designed to make your business shine and achieve its core goals:
- Content Creation: I use advanced prompt engineering to rapidly generate high-quality drafts, which I then meticulously refine, edit and optimise for SEO, ensuring they align perfectly with your purpose and audience.
- Includes: Websites, blogs, capability statements, brochures and social media.
- Professional Editing & Refinement: Comprehensive editing and proofreading to ensure all your communications—from high-stakes proposals to internal training materials—are clear, correct and perfectly aligned with your brand voice.
- AI Workflow & Template Design: Designing intelligent document templates (Word, PowerPoint) and AI-assisted workflows to help your business improve efficiency and maintain absolute brand consistency in-house.
- Specialist Report Writing & Analysis: Authoring and editing complex, confidential reports, including leadership development insights, psychometric analyses and high-level interview summaries for government and corporate sectors.
Why Choose Ascension Editing?
| Feature | Your Advantage |
| Human-Powered Expertise | Ethics first. I use AI tools strategically, but my critical reasoning, editing skills and industry experience lead every project. I carefully balance automation with authenticity and integrity. |
| Polished, Professional Content | Every deliverable reflects your brand and builds trust with your audience. Your copy is strategic, sincere and sophisticated. |
| Local Knowledge, Global Reach | Based in Woolgoolga, I understand the Australian market and culture, while maintaining a broad perspective from two decades of national and international corporate work. |
| Flexible & Collaborative | Whether it’s a one-off project or ongoing support, I adapt to your needs. You pay only for the time it takes to get the job done. No waste, no guesswork. |
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Ready to Elevate Your Content?
Let’s have a chat about your goals and how my blend of human expertise and strategic AI literacy can help you achieve them.
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Individuals, HR leaders, coaches and small teams seeking smart insight or thought‑leadership content, delivered with clarity and character.
Ethos
At Ascension Editing, I adhere to an ethos of integrity, quality and respect. I value humility and humour, and I always strive to do my best.
‘Remember that literacy is an accident of birth and does not confer superior wisdom or virtue.’ – Janet Mackenzie, The Editor’s Companion.
Why “Ascension”?
Ascension represents my birthplace, a small island in the South Atlantic, and signifies ‘rising to a higher level’.
Let’s collaborate to elevate your content to new heights. Explore my services and qualifications, and feel free to contact me to discuss how I can assist you.
Note: For more insights and tips, check out my blog.
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