Beyond the basket. Why the future of FMCG is all about brand equity
From transaction to connection, brand equity is FMCG’s biggest advantage, delivering relevance, recognition and loyalty. When the buzz of the launch is over and the promotions have ended, brand equity still shines, having built trust and emotional connection beyond the basket…
I’m a freelance copywriter and here’s why I don’t shrink big ideas to fit quiet labels
Sometimes a product or a service deserves that 5 word title. Sometimes a sub-brand is so electric that it demands a little homework. It takes up space, owns the category and says hey you know what? I'm NOT like the rest and here's why…
Story-telling vs selling (and why every good freelance copywriter knows the difference)
Once upon a time, the formula for selling something was hammer the offer hard, and wait for the bite on the bait. It was a one-way street, focused on broadcasting corporate marketing messages, while interrupting the consumer psyche…
500 post-it notes, 1 big idea. How trusting the process translates to great copywriting
When you trust a copywriter’s process, you end up with copy that’s sharp, on-brand and on-brief, speaking to the right people in the right tone at the right time. It’s never rushed, but always trusted into existence. And it got there, one honest draft at a time.
Hiring a freelance copywriter in 2026? Here’s what to expect…
Every time a client hires me as a freelance copywriter, I do the same thing. Before writing one word, I ask questions, run a brand discovery workshop and put myself in their customer’s shoes. I see them as real people, with real problems, and wonder how I can really help them…
How values shape all great copywriting
Your values are your compass. Knowing what you stand for changes everything. It changes the decisions you make, the people you work with and the work you put your name to…
Why copywriting that’s raw and real will make people FEEL again
Corporate posts may be carefully worded and perfectly formatted, but they are completely forgettable. Every single audience out there wants the same thing - not for you to sound impressive, but to sound like you understand…
Less blah, more ta-da! ‘So what’ copywriting and how to avoid it
Have you ever tuned out of a conversation because it was boring, filled with too many details, or didn’t get to the point quick enough? I don’t blame you. I’m not one for small talk either. And my copywriting style is the same…
Inhale good words. Exhale bad words. Here’s why copywriting is like yoga…
You don’t need to bend over backwards to find that flow. You just need a freelance copywriter that has mastered the craft of rhythm, balance, form and power…
Why copywriting needs to be understood by an 8-year-old and an 80-year-old
Smart copywriting isn’t about being clever. It’s about creating an idea, then communicating it with absolute clarity, in the simplest way possible…
Why B2B copywriting needn’t be bland to be credible
Making something bland does not make it credible, it just makes it boring. You can still be taken seriously and write with conviction. You just need the confidence to write in colour, even if the competition are still writing in black and white…
Copywriting and controversy - does shock still sell?
This is where ethical copywriting comes in. A freelance copywriter can write ethical copy by always remaining trusted, true and transparent, aiming to inform, rather than manipulate…
How a freelance copywriter can help you write an iconic strapline
A freelance copywriter can help you create a strapline that fits your brand, your vision and your mission. It can filter through the noise and take you to first place of a customer’s priority list, aligning your brand voice in just a few powerful words…
Why you won’t find this freelance copywriter on Fiver
Strive not to be of success, but to be of value. Accountability is one of my deal breakers and my business reputation is built around it…
Copywriters vs content writers, what’s the difference?
A content writer sets the stage and waits patiently for results. A copywriter goes out there, grabs attention and creates an immediate value hook, hammering home the message for conversion right away…
Copywriting & why simplicity is a superpower
In a saturated digital space, simplicity is the superpower that reduces mental effort, builds trust and leads to higher conversions…
Copywriting and why remote working works
Remote working is less performative. You start realising how you want to show up for yourself, how you want your own brand to sound, how to set boundaries with clients and the kind of people you want in your circle of influence…
Copywriting - “it’s just how we talk”
Life doesn’t come with a tone of voice guide, yet we still anchor back to that inner dialogue that evolves with us as time goes by and experiences becomes us…
Copywriting & why consistency is king
Get your verbal identity right and you set your brand in stone, for lasting presence and timeless loyalty…
Copywriting 2.0 - a new chapter for my business
I like to think of this as copywriting 2.0, an evolution of where I’ve been and a precursor for where I’m heading…