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The perils of DIY copywriting

DIY – a word synonymous with wonky shelves and half-finished decorating.  An enthusiastic amateur who thinks they are saving money and delights (or curses more likely) in the task at hand but, perhaps when that job is never quite finished or good enough, wishes they’d called in the professional. Copywriting…
Lesley
April 6, 2016
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You talkin’ to me?

Adjusting your writing style for your audience Who are you talking to when you’re putting together your marketing brochure or writing a piece for your website? Have you got a clear idea of who your target audience is for your business? Before you start any piece of writing, think: “Who…
Lesley
February 8, 2016
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Should I use a freelance copywriter?

You need to write your latest brochure / website content / newsletter / press release / video script (delete as appropriate) and you are facing the question: should I do it myself or bring in an expert? Why should you pay someone else to write about your company when, after…
Lesley
January 22, 2016
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Insider tips on writing for the web

As a journalist and a copywriter who’s been writing since long before the dawn of the internet, I’m often asked what tips I can give to write specifically for the web. Whether writing for the web or offline, one thing has remained timeless – well thought out, clear, skilfully written…
Lesley
December 10, 2015