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For every project, my first task as a copywriter is to get into the mindset of the reader. This can mean quite a few questions during the early stages, as I will need to understand what your audience is likely to be looking for.

Once I have a feeling for the reader’s perspective, I will quickly familiarise myself with your products and services, taking note of the benefits they offer. Then I have to put my skills as a copywriter to work.

I will start to craft your copy, paying close attention to sentence structure and flow and making sure that keywords are used with great subtlety. Quite often, I will come up with various ways of approaching your audience, and depending on the size of the project, I may write several different versions so that you can choose the angle you prefer.

When I have completed the first draft, I’ll send it back to you for review. At this stage, you need to study the copy and identify any areas that you are not happy with. Usually, I will provide a brief explanation of why the copy is structured in a certain way, to help you understand my approach (which will provide some insight into the thinking of your customers).

Upon receiving your reply, I will take your comments into consideration and adjust the copy as needed. There is no extra charge for this edit – it is all included in the quoted price. I’ll then send you the completed second draft for approval.

I’ve never had a client who still had concerns after the second draft, but you can rest assured that if you’re still unsure about the copy, I’ll do my best to resolve your issues. However, there may be additional charges for further edits if the project brief has changed.

CraigApproachable, Reliable, and Thick Skinned!

Like all my other clients, I’m sure you will find that I am an enthusiastic copywriter, committed, friendly and easy to work with. I’ll always do my very best to accommodate your requirements, even if they come at the last minute. My reputation as a reliable copywriter is important to me and I am a firm believer in what goes around comes around, so you can be sure of a good service.

While I take great pride in my work as a copywriter, I’m not precious about it. Having worked with some very undiplomatic people over the years, I’ve developed a thick skin and I welcome your opinion. I want you to be satisfied with the end product, so there’s no need to pussy foot around with me – feel free to voice your opinion.

On TimeDeadlines

I am a stickler for delivering on time. I don’t like people being late – it shows a lack of respect. So when it comes to deadlines, you can rely on me to meet them. I’ve never missed a deadline yet, and I don’t intend to start.

If we have agreed a time, I will do whatever it takes to meet that deadline. And in the unlikely event that it is impossible, you can be sure I will give plenty of notice.

Working Location

Being based in Coventry, I can work on-site locally. However, I prefer not to for one simple reason – travelling is a waste of time. If I’m stuck behind the wheel, I’m concentrating on the road and not thinking about the best way to write your copy. If a project can be completed entirely online, then why waste anybody’s time?



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  • “Yours Clothing are an important client, so when we needed to add SEO copy to their website, we knew we needed to be careful. Having worked with Craig before, we knew we could trust him to produce quality copy within the project deadline. Yours Clothing were very pleased with the copy he produced, as were we.” Mark West, Eventure Internet Ltd.
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  • “After asking for quotes from few copywriters, Craig responded promptly with a clear and self-explanatory quote. Pricing was competitive, but the most important factor was that his response was friendly and approachable. The copy that Craig produced was just what we wanted. Once the right tone was established, the whole process ran smoothly. Craig was also able to optimise the text for search engines.” Arber Pacarada, Solid Limited Accountancy, London.
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  • “Craig provides an easy and efficient service for all types of content writing. His online knowledge shines through in his work, and he knows exactly how to balance engaging writing with SEO optimisation. Craig produced great work for Service Magic and quickly developed a sound understanding of our business. Craig is easy going and flexible and delivered great quality writing, both to time and budget! I  was very impressed by Craig's journalism capabilities.” Andrew Bevan – Head of Product, ServiceMagic Europe (http://www.servicemagic.eu)
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  • "I have found Craig to be a highly capable individual who is able to adapt to the style and presentation required on each project, delivering clear and concise copy that is very informative but also very easy to read - this being essential when conveying technical detail about our online services but in language that anyone can understand, regardless of their knowledge." Mark West, Eventure Internet Ltd.
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  • "Just wanted to say thank you very much for your good work. Especially because the content wasn't an easy one, but you managed to capture the essence of my products and explain my passion for coffee. I will definitely use you again in the future."
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