About Us

Company Description

Kafryn W. Lieder, Ph.D., of The Well-Tempered Word, LLC, has been providing scientific and technical writing and editing services to companies and individuals since 2003. She has more than 25 years technical writing experience in the life sciences and law. Most of her clients are based in Madison or Milwaukee; however she has worked with clients across the country. She has helped several companies win Technology Assistance Grants (TAG) from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce.

Kafryn primarily works with biotech start-up and small companies on:

Grant applications (federal, state, and foundation) – more than 30; more than 50% funded (more than $6 million in funding)
Manuscripts (peer-reviewed and trade journal articles) – more than 25; each accepted by the first journal to which it was submitted
Product sell sheets – more than 12
Product protocols (package inserts) – more than 45
Numerous other technical writing/editing projects (such as scientific posters, PowerPoint presentations, websites)

Kafryn has extensive experience with all aspects of the Federal grant (SBIR/STTR) application and review processes, especially the Grants.gov electronic submission requirements and eRA Commons (for NIH). She provides project management services, drafts portions of and edits proposals, consults with clients on contact with funding agencies, and assists with the various details of submission.

Kafryn received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry (minor: organic chemistry) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed post-doctoral research at UW-Madison’s Pharmacy Department. She is a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the Society for Technical Communication (STC), and the Madison Area Business Consultants (MABC).

Kafryn’s previous work experience includes technical writing for several Madison area biotechnology companies and more than 10 years experience as a paralegal in litigation, public finance, and international law.

For more information, see:

Kafryn Lieder’s resume and bibliography (PDF)