Welcome to Well Expressed Words


A compact bespoke writing, editing and translation service based in Amsterdam, Well Expressed Words offers a range of English language services across traditional and online media, specialising in original written content, editing and Dutch-English translation.

Founder Louise Dunne combines extensive experience in journalism and communications with a passion for language and storytelling to deliver high-quality, tone-specific work that speaks clearly and distinctively and generates the desired impact.

True Wit is Nature to advantage dress'd
What oft was thought, but ne'er so well express'd;
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About


Louise Dunne studied English Literature and Drama at Victoria University in Wellington and has a Diploma in Professional Performance from Toi Whakaari - The New Zealand Drama School.

After working in the arts in New Zealand, Louise travelled extensively, living and working in New York and London before settling in Amsterdam and joining RNW Media (formerly Radio Netherlands International/De Wereldomroep) in 1997.

During her career at RNW Media, Louise specialised in a wide variety of roles including journalist, programme maker, web editor, translator, operational manager and communications specialist.

She has also worked extensively as a radio presenter and voice-over artist in various styles including commercials, documentary commentary, dubbing, corporate videos and radio drama.

As a creator of original content, Louise’s areas of thematic expertise include international development, sexual and reproductive health and rights, LGBTQ+ issues, digital media for social change and the arts and culture sector, where her practical experience gives her work integrity and substance.

Language, storytelling and communication are consistent themes throughout Louise’s career, all combining in the services offered by Well Expressed Words.

The quotes on this website are all from ‘An Essay on Criticism’ by 18th century British poet and satirist Alexander Pope.

Louise Dunne