What is Write for you?
Hi, I'm Claire, and I'm obsessed with words.
If you work with me I'll help you tell your story to your chosen audience, making it really easy for you in the process.
I love getting to the core message of people, products and services quickly, setting it out in a way that's crisp, clear, concise and inspires action.
Using words to connect with your audience is vital, but it can be time-consuming and stressful if writing doesn't come naturally. What sets me apart from other freelance writers is my passion for small personal projects such as speeches and correspondence as well as corporate commissions.
As a published writer with 25+ years of corporate experience AND proven success as a writer and influencer in my own right, you can trust me to do the heavy lifting!
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Peter Homa, director general of the Defence Medical Services
“I worked with Claire on many publications and major communication exercises. Claire is a highly professional, expert communicator and has the ability to produce high quality writing, often at very short notice. Claire provides outstanding
professional communication advice and is a joy to work with.”Sarah Mace, head of experience design at Leeds 2023 and trustee at Debt Justice
"Claire is a fantastic writer and communicator. She quickly extracts key facts and requirements from a brief and produces superb results, fit for purpose and audience. I have seen Claire work under immense pressure to extremely tight deadlines, and not once has her work been compromised.
I found Claire to be a confident, innovative individual and a team player whose writing skills were of the highest level."
Jan Coulthurst, chief of staff at 6point6
"Claire's a real creative thinker and is skilled at taking big ideas and turning them into the right copy for the target audience. Conscientious and dedicated, what makes Claire different from many other writers is personality. She's got loads of it which made her a really positive influence on the team and clients alike. A gem!"
Victoria Heron, director at Inside Out Communications
"Claire listens! A key skill to successful writing comes from the authors ability to listen to the client, storyteller, narrator call them what you will and Claire does this naturally. This means she writes with the audience in mind and weaves her technical writing capability with insight and produces super results. Claire is very natural and easy to work with making and her commitment to the task is always very visible. A true professional with a natural writing talent."
James Marcus, head of social media, global healthcare company
"I’m a firm believer that technology will never take away the power of human voice, and Claire has proven that for me. I needed support writing a lengthy speech with the aim to both educate and inform people, peppered with tasteful humour, to land well with my audience. Claire took the time to get underneath the skin of my work and the people I was talking to, understanding the context and complexity of the message I wanted to get across. I believe she has a genuine talent for capturing a story on paper which translates into the spoken word. I’ll definitely be back in touch soon for support with my next speech!"
About me
I'm Claire, a very proud mum, rescue greyhound owner and crap runner. I also live and breathe writing and communications in both my personal and professional life.
I've done masses of corporate work, most notably for the Department for Work and Pensions, Next, Yorkshire Water and Leeds City Council, and I'm also a blogger and 40 plus influencer.
Since creating my blog my40pluslife.me, I've been a finalist in the Yorkshire Blog Awards, written for Woman and Home, the Yorkshire Times, Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine and others, and been featured in The Sun, The Daily Mirror, Best, Living North and the Yorkshire Evening Post. I also write for HN Magazine on all things lifestyle and host my own radio show.
As a writer and communicator, my versatility is my strength. I have a powerful and unique combination of personal and commercial experience, so you'll be in safe hands, I promise.
Services
I can combine any of these services to suit your specific needs.
Awards writing
Writing award entries is a very specific skillset, and quite frankly, a massive pain in the rear!
It takes great precision to pinpoint the right evidence, write in a way that's succinct and impactful enough to get the judges' attention AND stay within those unrealistic word counts.
Let me write your entries for you, leaving you free to book the table and decide what to say if you win (oh, I can help you with that too)!
Direct mail
Whether you're a blogger or a blue chip business, direct mail can be a critical way of maintaining an ongoing dialogue with your target audience, maintaining brand loyalty and driving sales. Let me help you stand out and win the hearts and minds of your customers and followers.
I wrote the first ever direct mail series for the Next Directory, generating £500k worth of sales.
So once again, you're in safe hands.
Editing and proofreading
Anything you write is only as good as any mistakes, and even the smallest errors will undermine its impact. That's why it’s worth a little extra investment to ensure your words are just right.
No one has a firmer grip on grammar than I do, or is more passionate about perfection. I promise that whatever you've written, I'll elevate your words to a whole new level.
Ghostwriting
Many of my clients say "that's exactly how I'd have written it myself!" So if you don't have the time to write something yourself, why not outsource it to someone speaks your language?
Whether it's a novel, an article or a speech, a great piece of writing will increase your visibility and create goodwill and emotional investment in both you and your work.
And the only name in lights will be yours..
Internal communications
Internal communications is a huge passion of mine. My experience is incredibly diverse, from digital newsletters, printed magazines and brand-new intranets to values campaigns, change and transformation programmes and large scale virtual and in-person events.
Whether you’re targeting staff in call centres, on building sites or busy hospital wards (I’ve experienced all three), you only get one chance to get it right. My work combines essential corporate messaging with a down to earth authenticity that will truly resonate with your valued workforce.
Personal correspondence
Shall I tell you what's unique about Write for you? My absolute passion for personal projects.
It always puzzles me that we spend freely on many things, but never letters, poems and other communications that could change our lives.
Do you have something you need to write that will help you navigate a sensitive issue in your personal or professional life? Perhaps you want to write a poem to pay tribute to someone you love?
You know how you feel - let me help you put it into words. Needless to say, projects of this type remain completely private and confidential.
Cover letters, personal statements and CV glow ups
Are you going after a career move? Want to upgrade your personal brand?
A compelling cover letter, personal statement and immaculate CV are the beating heart of your 'shop window' as a worthy candidate. I'll take the essence of all the vital skills you bring to the table and help you create a polished, engaging toolkit you can use to position yourself in a crowded market.
Whether it's creating a dynamite elevator pitch, personal statement or CV, outsourcing will give you the very best chance of success (I promise I won't ask for commission when you snag that shiny new role).
PR
Writing for the media is a unique skill. Journalists are spoilt for choice and bombarded with fresh material daily, so why would your message stand out?
I have a proven track record in getting organisations PR-ready, building relationships with journalists and getting articles placed. If you want advice on how to target the relevant trade press, or have a story that warrants a national splash, I can help.
I can also help with one-off pieces such as press releases, bios and reactive media handling.
Social media
The first thing a potential customer or follower will do is check out your socials! This is a huge opportunity - your brand is literally at people’s fingertips so you’re never far away from both existing and potential customers.
I'll help you find your tone of voice as a business or infuencer and inject that into your messaging. I can take on the end to end management of all of your socials, or write one-off posts. Either way, I'll bring a serious social media glow up!
Speechwriting
A public speaking opportunity is precious, but can cause great anguish. I write for senior executives who have one opportunity to get it right at high stakes events and meetings.
I'm also a frequent public speaker myself, so whether it's a funeral, a special birthday or a retirement, I promise I can help you hit the right note without the sleepless nights.
Coaching and training
On an individual level, working with me will improve your confidence, personal impact and ensure you attract a powerful network of collaborators and clients to support your goals.
In the corporate world, my tried and tested coaching and training approach can be adapted to individual sessions or workshops for staff at all levels. Not only do I build confidence, I ensure you unlock and scale up the ability of your workforce to be the most evangelical ambassadors for your brand.
Web copy
We have a multitude of digital channels at our disposal, but your website is still your classic shop window, and people will want to check it out when considering doing business with you.
I'll take on the stresses and strains of writing your web copy for you, resulting in pages that positively sing to your customers.
Want a quote or no obligation chat? Contact me!
I charge a reasonable hourly rate, or a day rate if I'm working with you on a bigger job. I recognise that business and personal budgets can vary, so I'll work with you to get a sense of what you can afford to give you the very best value for money. By the way, I'll always respond to your message within 24 hours or sooner.
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