Clear, hard-working communications
Because words matter
With 20-odd years of professional experience under my belt, I bring a wide range of skills and expertise to your project or business. For some recent testimonials, click here.
How can I help you?
Content creation from A-Z
Copywriting
For web, print, or marketing collateral. Know what you want to say, but can’t quite find the right words for it? Leave it to me. Interviews, features, blogs - it’s all part of the package.
Ghostwriting & memoir
I’ve worked with clients to help them write down and formulate their stories. I can take your notes, ideas, course material or blogs and bring your project to life, as well as advise on publishing strategies and options.
Bid writing
If your aim is to raise funds for a project or start-up, let’s talk. I’ve written many successful grant applications for independent and statutory funders and agencies, and can manage the whole process for you.
Social media
I can provide advice, templates and guidance for a successful social media strategy. Or if you’re short on capacity, I’ll take care of it on your behalf.
Editorial services - pamphlets to books
Proofreading
Whether it’s small business messaging or a corporate brochure, a full length book or academic textbook - all projects are welcome, large or small. I have special expertise in texts written by non-native English speakers.
Copyediting
For when a proofread isn’t quite enough. I take unclear, fussy or confused text and documents and edit them to ensure clarity, readability and functionality.
Project editing
I have stacks of experience in structural and narrative editing of corporate reports, academic theses, stories and books.
Naturally, an initial consultation is free of charge. I provide a fixed-price quote which includes up to three drafts and a final proofread.
Consulting - the bigger picture
Project management & literary curation
I’ve developed, curated and managed many national and international literature projects, events and festivals. Major successes include the Rathbones Folio Prize (2022/2023), Edinburgh World Writers’ Conference (mounted by British Council & Edinburgh International Book Festival), London Book Fair and Charleston Small Wonder Festival in Sussex. I’m proud to have been entrusted by some of our biggest cultural institutions with their most complex, creative projects; you’re hiring a safe pair of hands.
Communications & fundraising
I’m happy to consult on communications and marketing strategy for projects of any size. In terms of fundraising, I can take on the whole caboodle including research, strategy and bid writing.
Evaluation and reporting
I can collate your project data and activity feedback and convert them into concise, actionable reports. Drawing on a wealth of experience in the public sector and the arts, I’m up-to-date on best practice; I’ll draw up realistic assessments accompanied by solid recommendations.