Copywriters in Leeds

'Refreshingly different from the usual twaddle.' Or so one of my agency clients tells me. Hey, I’m Laura. I’ve been writing copy and content for well over a decade, parenting a wild child for eight years, and failing to tame a crazy hairstyle for a lifetime. I’m a Leeds-based freelance copywriter. Business owners, like you, hire me to write and edit words that give your business personality and make you more money. They also hire me to run workshops and train their teams to improve their writing and feel confident creating content. My clients are great at what they do. But they need to show that with jargon-free, personality-packed copy, free from AI waffle and full of orginal ideas that sell their stuff to the right people. That’s where I come in. I’ve worked with some big bods, like Marriott Hotels, Netflix and The University of Leeds, and supported SMEs, such as accountancy practices, non-profits and marketing agencies. Nosy at my website and my LinkedIn profile to find out what other people think about me and how much I charge (let's be honest, that's what you want to know, right?).

Sharpe Communications offers freelance copywriting and communication consultancy, specialising in further and higher education / skills sectors. We also work with other not-for-profit sectors striving for positive impact. Sharpe Communications was founded by me, Kathy Sharpe (BA, MPhil, MCIPR, CIPR Accredited PR Practitioner). I have worked in marketing communications for 20+ years and am passionate about helping organisations which focus on social change. I specialise in education copywriting, awards bids, proofreading, editing, public relations, and crisis / change planning. Graduating from the University of Birmingham in 2000 with an MPhil research degree, I worked in the PR and Marketing Departments of a range of charity and public-sector organisations from the Federation of British Artists to King's College London. In past roles, I had responsibility for corporate communications, working alongside Human Resources, Senior Management, and Support Services teams. I promoted the work of individual faculties, business projects, and enterprise start-up companies, most recently leading a communications team in the further education sector. I have lots of experience in the field of corporate communications (internal and external), change planning, and have written text for annual reports, prospectuses, and promotional brochures, alongside creating copy for smaller publications, social media, and websites. I also delivered seminars at national education conferences such as the Association of Colleges (AoC) annual event and given communications training to marketing teams. I launched my copywriting business seven years ago and now primarily work with clients in the education sector. These include colleges, universities, local and combined authorities, charities, and skills not-for-profits. Recent projects include prospectus text, editing and proofreading reports, press release writing and distribution, and awards bids for colleges and other institutions, including a PRWeek ‘Decade of Achievement’ Award for Internal Communications, a national Planning Award, and an International Downtown Association (IDA) Excellence Award, collected in Texas, USA, by LeedsBID. Please get in touch to discuss where I can enhance your existing work.

I make life easier for people in the drinks and hospitality industries. If you're struggling to find the time or the team to deliver the quality of communication you really want, I can help. I have over 25 years of experience in marketing and communication for the drinks and hospitality industries, with a particular focus on wine, craft beer and spirits. - Strategy - Commissioning - Project Management - Content - Copywriting - Copyediting - Proofreading I've worked with everyone from specialist family businesses to global FMCG groups. Whatever your scale, I'm here to make your life easier. See testimonials on my website and LinkedIn profile for how I do it. I'm a also Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading and a Full Member of the British Guild of Beer Writers. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions or to set up an introductory call or coffee. If you use the ProCopywriters contact form, don't forget to leave your contact details!