Freelance copywriter and proofreader in Skipton,
North Yorkshire
Hi! I’m Steph, the brains behind The Yorkshire Copywriter. As the name suggests, I’m a copywriter based in Yorkshire, close to the market town of Skipton, although I offer copywriting and proofreading services throughout the UK.
Trained and experienced in a range of copywriting services, I deliver expertly crafted content which is peppered with clever tactics, on time, every time. As a result, your copy will not only entice your target audience, but will also generate more sales and contribute to a strong brand identity.
So you may have already guessed that I’m a bit of an animal lover (which makes me the perfect pet copywriter!). During lockdown I also became a mum to my baby girl (giving birth during a pandemic is no mean feat!) and would love the opportunity to network with mum and baby businesses. Not only this, I have 7 years’ experience working in the travel industry. Above all, the main thing I love about copywriting is having the opportunity to learn about a huge variety of topics.
My bread and butter is working with small businesses. Being a small business myself, I understand the importance of customer care and satisfaction. Every interaction matters. That’s why I focus on quality, not quantity, and I’ll work in partnership with you to create content that delivers your message and really resonates with your audience, putting the same love and passion into it as you, the business owner, would yourself.
Besides copywriting, I also offer proofreading and editing services, social media marketing services and an English localisation service. For more information, please visit my copywriting and proofreading services page. On the other hand, if you already know exactly what you’re looking for, make an informal enquiry.
Why should you use The Yorkshire Copywriter?
Trained by The Copywriting Apprentice
It may surprise you to learn that not every copywriter has received formal training. So give yourself peace of mind by choosing a trained copywriter. As a result, you can be confident your copywriter has been trained to a significant standard, with relevant knowledge and experience, ensuring your content is effective in meeting its intended purpose.
Furthermore, I completed my copywriting training with one of the highest scores they’ve ever had on the course. In addition, I was awarded full marks for accuracy in every assignment. Because of this, you can be assured that content written by The Yorkshire Copywriter will be of a high standard, effective and proofed to perfection.
Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
I understand the importance of first impressions; there’s nothing more embarrassing than someone pointing out a glaring spelling mistake. Because I specialise in proofreading, you can relax knowing your supplied copy will engage with your customers and enhance your professional image by being error free. Not all copywriters offer proofreading services so you’re getting two services for the price of one!
As a member of the CIEP, I’m committed to continuing my professional development and have access to a range of proofreading and editing resources and professional training platforms to ensure that I can continue to offer you the highest quality of service.
Small business advocate
The majority of businesses that I work with are small businesses; from osteopaths, accountants and metal workers to independent marketing agencies, pet food businesses and local publishers. I write from the heart, putting myself in the shoes of your customers to understand exactly what it is that they want from your product or service whilst remaining true to your company’s brand and ethos. You’ll never see me churning out pushy or salesy content in a matter of seconds – I focus on quality, authentic copy written with exactly the same dedication, passion and commitment that you yourself would put into it.
7 years’ experience in the travel and tourism industry
Looking for a travel and tourism copywriter? Then you’ve come to the right place. Before I ventured into the world of self-employment, I worked for a holiday cottage agency, writing adverts for various properties and tourist hotspots. Since then I’ve also worked on numerous projects for tourism businesses.
The Yorkshire Copywriter’s services
Effective copywriting forms an important factor in your company’s success. Are you looking to boost your Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) organically? Or are you looking for help with printed marketing material? Perhaps you’ve already written your content which you’d like proofreading and editing. Whatever you’re looking for, I offer various offline and online copywriting services and proofreading services, all tailored to suit you and your business’ needs.
• Website/SEO copywriting
• Content marketing and blogging
• Email newsletters
• Online advertising
• Social media marketing
• Direct mail copywriting
• Printed materials
• Advertising
• Full editing services for authors and book publishers
• Proofreading services for both businesses and individuals
• English to British English localisation
• Website localisation
Testimonials
“I asked Steph to write some copy for my website. I had just started up a new business, and a step into the unknown. Although I was knowledgeable about my business topic (dog grooming), I was unable to articulate it in an engaging, condensed format that would read well to customers whilst at the same time help my rankings on Google.
After filling out a comprehensive brief, Steph took the time to thoroughly research the topics and produced two fantastic articles. I have used these on my website and in offline marketing supplies such as flyers and business cards. Her attention to detail is second to none. There is no doubt she has a highly sought-after talent for writing and proofreading. I would recommend her to anyone looking to add engaging content to a website.”
“When you’re a writer, no matter how skilled, there’s one thing that you can never do and that is proof your own work. Thus said, it is by no means easy handing it over to someone who can; suddenly your hard work is under scrutiny…
I knew that if I was ever going to get my poetry book out of my iPhone and into a book that I needed a proofreader. What I didn’t know is that I was to find someone as hard-working, professional and trustworthy as I did.
Not only has The Yorkshire Copywriter transformed my poetry collection into a print ready book but she has done so with the upmost respect for my work and my wishes. Us creative types can be rather protective over our work you know.
The Yorkshire Copywriter has helped me on the journey in making my dreams into reality and I cannot recommend her services highly enough.
If you are looking for a professional, dedicated proofreader/editor or copywriter then I urge you to look no further than The Yorkshire Copywriter; your work will be in the safest of hands.”
“As I’m starting a new business, I asked Steph to proofread and suggest edits for all of my posters, flyers, banners etc. It was really easy to get carried away when writing down everything I wanted which lead to silly mistakes which I overlooked. Steph is super efficient and spotted things I didn’t even realise needed doing. I’m so glad I asked Steph to go through all of my start up material, will definitely be recommending!”
“I found Steph provided an excellent friendly and professional service. She was very easy to work with and took the time to thoroughly listen to and understand the needs of my business.
I have no hesitation in recommending Steph and her company, and look forward to working with her again in the future.”
“I have been reading and trying to learn copywriting and have spent hours and hours trying to do this myself for my business, so I asked Steph for help.
She’s been amazingly helpful (and very friendly and polite). I also found it useful that she kindly explained things to me along the way.”
“The Yorkshire Copywriter is a friendly and professional service and the knowledge and positive feedback provided ensured my book is the best it can possibly be. Thank you Steph!”
“Steph is such a breath of fresh air! She really takes the time to research and understand the content before putting pen to paper – or fingers to keyboard – and her work is a delight to read. She is very responsive to tone of voice, and so far we haven’t found any topics on which she can’t write successfully, and trust me we’ve thrown some bizarre ones her way! We look forward to working with Steph for many years to come.”
“Steph had done a fantastic job. The text was exactly what we needed with even the smallest details being taken into consideration. The text and the TOV created by Steph reflect the brand perfectly.”