Clever copywriting projects for UK and global brands

Need expert help with a copywriting project?

If you’ve got something specific in mind and don’t have either the time and/or expertise in-house to handle it, I can help. I’ve worked on dozens of freelance copywriting projects for well-known brands and I can do the same for you. Whether you need a series of blogs and social posts, or a print catalogue all done for you, let me take the weight off with professional copywriting services tailored to your needs and brief.

What I’ll do for you

  • I’ll meet with you over Teams or Zoom to find out all about your copywriting project and what you’re looking for. We’ll talk about your budget, timescales and ways of working.
  • I’ll ask you to complete an onboarding form and a briefing form to give me all the details I’ll need. If you’d prefer to do this over a call, that’s no problem.
  • I’ll give you an accurate quote for the project once I have the full brief. I’ll also ask you to sign a contract which details the scope of work, timescales and agreed costs.
  • I’ll invoice for 50% of the full cost up front.
  • We’ll get started and I’ll write your first draft of the copy. You then get two sets of amends to bring it to it’s final, fantastic form.
  • Once you’re completely satisfied, I’ll invoice for the final 50%.

More on copywriting costs

While some freelance copywriters cost projects on the basis of value to the business, this typically doesn’t work for the clients I work with. I also don’t think it’s a very transparent way of doing business, and I’m all about being transparent with my prices.

To cost a project, I make an assessment of how long I think the project will take after I’ve seen a full brief and cost on the basis of my standard day rate (£375 per day). I then make allowances for two rounds of amends and a little extra to cover unknowns – this might end up being more than usual if you’re a first-time client as I need to get to know you. Remember – if you’re a non-profit, the day rate I base your project fee on will be lower (£350 per day).

To give you a rough idea of costs, here are some examples:
Brand messaging and packaging roll out: £6750
Seasonal catalogue copy (26 pages): £2250
6 sided leaflet copy for a national charity: £600
Blog (1000 words – no research required): £260
Landing page copy: From £350 per page (or £300 if you’re a non-profit)
Press release: £175

What you need to know

  • I often get asked for a ballpark figure in initial meetings but it’s really hard to cost a project without knowing key details like whether you’ve done any research yourself, the full scope of the project and what resource is available in-house. I can give a rough range at most before you’ve completed the briefing form.
  • It’s really important that you give me as much detail as possible in the briefing form – it’ll save us both time further down the line.
  • No two copywriting projects are the same – I cost each project individually based on my day rate.
  • If you need to cancel the project for any reason after we’ve signed contracts, I will keep the deposit to cover off lost work from booking time out of my diary to complete the project.
  • A lot of projects require input from more than one creative – I can put you in touch with my network of tried-and-tested designers, videographers, brand consultants and PR and social media managers should you need it.

What people are saying...

"My go-to when I'm working with a brand that needs to get their message across in a way that’s clear, well-researched and bursting with personality."

Nic Nolan
Founder at Black Book Communications

"Charlotte breathes life into any subject. Alongside being a solid strategic thinker, Charlotte’s work is always well considered from the big idea down to the executional craft. She’s an absolute joy to work with."

Kerry Macey
Head of Copy at Zone Digital

"Charlotte has been our go-to freelance copywriter for just over a year and can always be relied on to produce high-quality work in a timely manner. She has a very good understanding of the beauty and wellbeing industry, so brings technical expertise as well as a flair for language. And most importantly, she has a can-do attitude and is a pleasure to work with."

Tanya Shah
Marketing Director at Neal's Yard Remedies

"Charlotte is a true professional, she's dependable and offers great support. Quality work is provided consistently and she never misses a deadline. If you need to extend your team on an ad-hoc basis, or longer-term, with the flexibility external resource offers – Charlotte is the perfect fit."

Joanna Kelly
Marketing Director at Victor Stationery

"I worked with Charlotte when she was the Copy Lead at Neal’s Yard Remedies and I provided freelance support. In short, Charlotte is a joy to work with. She’s super organised, friendly, supportive, detail-orientated and one of the best writers you’ll find in the health, beauty and wellness space. Nothing was ever too much trouble and she always provided briefs that were clear and easy to understand. You can’t go wrong with having Charlotte on your copywriting team."

Lorna McGachie
Freelance Copywriter

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