Bright ideas
begin with
great copy
Show clients you mean business with clear, compelling messaging
A copywriter you can count on
Hello and welcome to my website! I’m Maria and if it’s copy you’re after, then you’ve come to the right place. Need some engaging content for your website? An attention-grabbing brochure or press release? Or maybe you just want a hand to whip your own words into shape? I can help with all of that and more.
I’ve got 20 years of media expertise under my belt, having worked for many of Britain’s best-known magazines and websites (details here). I’ve written about everything from star-studded film events to luxury travel and beauty, as well as big brands such as L’Oréal, Burt’s Bees, Calpol and the Austrian Tourist Board.
My rates are competitive and I offer a FREE 30-minute phone or video call with no obligation. Discuss your goals, request a free website evaluation or just see if you’d like to work with me (you will… I’m nice). So if you’re ready to elevate your brand to the next level, contact me today.
I can sing my own praises if you like, but I’d rather let others do the talking…
“On time, on brief and always on the mark – whether it’s a must-read travel piece or an in-depth health report, Maria’s copy is the kind every commissioning editor wants to receive in their inbox.”
Kate Langrish, journalist
and former deputy editor of Zest
“Maria is a great addition to any team, as she is both skilful and personable. She is a great writer and sub editor, with a ‘can-do’ attitude that is really refreshing. She’s inventive, solution-focused and enjoys her work, which comes through in the copy she delivers.”
Colette Harris, former
editor of You & Your Wedding
“Maria is an experienced multichannel journalist with exceptional writing, editing and interviewing skills. Her attention to detail is second to none, as is her flair for attention-grabbing heads, sells and copy.”
Tara Crean, media consultant
Copywriting services at a glance
SEO-friendly website copy
If you want your website to be seen, you need to know your SEO. With a background originally in journalism, I’ve written for many well-known websites and fully understand the nuances of creating content for a digital audience. I’ll implement strong headlines, keywords and links to make sure that your copy stands out from the crowd.
Print campaigns
Whether you’re looking to launch a new brochure, create compelling ads, enhance your direct marketing and more, you’ll want a copywriter who is creative, persuasive and has a meticulous eye for detail. Enter me…
Press releases
Does your company have a fantastic story to tell, but you’re not sure how to present it to the world? Have previous press releases met with a lukewarm response (or worse, radio silence)? Many companies fall into the trap of writing copy that rambles, has no topical news ‘hook’ or is littered with confusing technical jargon. Fortunately, my years of working in the media mean I can help you to craft copy that is clear, timely and eye-catching.
Email marketing
Fed up with your emails being sent to spam? Want to strike the right tone without sounding too ‘salesy’? No problem! Let me solve your marketing headaches with carefully crafted emails designed to engage, inform and subtly persuade.
Blogging
One of the best ways to climb search-engine rankings is to regularly post original, authoritative content – but with a busy company to run, do you have the time for that? If the answer is no, don’t worry – I can supply highly engaging copy on a weekly or monthly basis, ensuring that you have a steady stream of quality content to keep your clients coming back for more.
Brand awareness
If your company is new, or simply not getting the love it deserves, I can help you to build your business identity and profile. The first step is to establish your brand’s ‘personality’: for example, is it fun and playful, elegant and aspirational, or serious and authoritative? By pinpointing the perfect tone, as well as your dream clients, together we can create powerful copy that connects the two. And by building your own style guide, you can ensure a consistent voice across all company comms.
Copy editing
During my journalism career, I worked as a freelance sub-editor for Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Now, Radio Times and many other prestigious national publications, so you can rest assured that I’ll polish your material into the best possible shape. Whether grammar gives you nightmares or you’re careless with your commas, I’ll weed out those annoying typos and show them who’s boss.
