Karlene Millwood

Karlene Millwood — Writer, Editor & Strategic Communicator

I am a seasoned writer and editor with a powerful blend of academic rigour, corporate clarity, and creative flair. With over 15 years of experience crafting content across industries and formats, I specialize in transforming ideas into compelling, high-impact narratives that inspire, inform, and elevate.

Whether developing polished business documentation for Fortune 500 firms, authoring leadership books for marginalized professionals, or scripting for film and television, I bring a masterful command of language, structure, and voice to every project. My background in business, technology, and creative writing allows me to seamlessly bridge strategic goals with audience resonance, always delivering clear, concise, and emotionally intelligent work.

As a certified project management professional with an MBA, I ensure that every piece is not only well-written but also well-planned, on time, and aligned with broader objectives. I am also an experienced content developer and editor, having worked on a variety of projects, including novels, articles, newsletters, training manuals, and online courses.

Key Areas of Expertise

Business & Technical Writing: SOPs, SLAs, project charters, training materials, user manuals, and corporate communications

Creative & Narrative Writing: Scriptwriting, novels, short stories, inspirational books, and poetry

Content Strategy & Editing: Newsletter campaigns, blog management, proofreading, structural and developmental editing

Facilitation & Instruction: Designed and led writing workshops and online courses; taught international business at the college level

Media & Hosting: Interviewing, podcasting, and radio show writing/hosting

📚 Published Works

Books:

Quiet Moments - Inspiration for Daily Living (Inspirational, 2017)

A Bucket Full of Mangoes (Part of the Rita Cox Black and Caribbean Heritage Collection, 2013)

Self Perception in Career Advancement for Minority Women (Leadership/Strategy

Articles: Featured in business, leadership, and professional publications

Blogs: Managed two personal blogs with global readership on inspirational and musical themes

🎓 Education & Credentials

MBA, University of Liverpool

Diploma, Writing for Film and Television – Vancouver Film School

Certificates: Creative Writing (Ryerson), Novel Writing (University of Toronto), Project Management (TMU)

Diploma, Computer Science & Psychology – Dawson College