how to work with me
(You know you want to)
Four ways I can work with you:
I write it for you…
Web copy, emails, blogs, newsletters, brochures, thought leadership and everything in between. You give me the brief, I write the words, the words do their job, and you recommend me to everyone you know.
I plan your strategy…
Not sure what to say, where to show up, or how to get results? We'll work together to create a unique strategy based on your goals, one that acts as your guide for everything you put out into the world.
I help find your voice…
Want your voice to be recognisable online, but not sure where the line is? What's too much? What's not enough? I'll help you uncover what your voice actually sounds like, and give you the confidence to use it everywhere.
I help train you…
I’m talking workshops, presentations, audits, and clinics. In the past, I've trained founders, teams, and industry orgs, so whether you need some 1:1 advice, an interactive workshop, or a full-team training day, I’ve got you.
Interested? Keep Reading…
You’re in the right place if any of the following apply to you…
📣 You're brilliant at what you do, but you’re not sure your content shows that, and you’re not a fan of the writing-it-yourself vibe anyway
📣 You know you should be saying something, but you don’t quite know what, where, or how
📣 You have ideas, expertise and stories, but no time (or desire) to turn it all into content
📣 You're sick of generic content marketing advice. You know you need better hooks, but what does that actually mean for you specifically?
📣 You don’t want to sound like everybody else in your industry (see also: you’re sick of ChatGPT making you sound like Average McAverageson
My ready-built packages:
Writing
Content Writer for a Day
Book me for a day (or two), and I'll dedicate it entirely to your business. Perfect for website copy, blogs, newsletters, email campaigns, landing pages, social copy, thought leadership, or any other writing project you've been putting off.
Whether you've got one big project or a whole list of smaller jobs, we'll agree exactly what we're tackling beforehand so you get the most from your time. Day rate starts at £350
Strategy
The “You on a Really Good Day” Strategy
My flagship strategy package designed to help you show up like the best version of your brand online consistently.
Depending on the package you choose, this can include audience research, messaging, keyword strategy, content pillars, platform recommendations, distribution strategy, content planning, AI workflows and implementation guidance. You can also add on tone of voice work or copywriting to bring everything to life. You on a Really Good Day starts at £1,800.
STRATEGY
The “Find Your Voice” Strategy
If your content doesn't quite sound like you yet, this is where we fix that. Together we'll uncover what makes your communication recognisably yours, then turn it into a practical tone of voice guide you can use across everything you create. You'll leave with clear messaging principles, writing guidelines, examples, do's and don'ts, AI guidance, and the confidence that whoever writes your content, it'll still sound unmistakably like your brand. Fundamentals package starts at £1,750.
bespoke
Looking for something a little different?
Not every project fits neatly into a package, and that's absolutely fine.
I also offer bespoke copywriting projects, workshops, team training, speaking, content clinics and one-off strategy sessions. If you've got something else in mind, tell me what you're working on and we'll figure out the best approach together.
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"Ellen truly went above and beyond my expectations, delivering a comprehensive Brand Bible full of all the elements to define and enhance our brand's personality. I especially appreciated her attention to detail and the helpful follow-up calls + emails. After working with her, I felt truly understood and incredibly optimistic about the future of my brand vision."
— Elisabeth Bradley, Founder of Girl Gains
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“Ellen really understands good content. How to plan it, how to produce it, and how to get the right audiences to see it. Would jump at the opportunity to work with her again.”
— Simon Cliffe, CEO, Branch Road
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“Ellen is a real pleasure to work with. She knows when to play it straight and when to push it. Our audiences are engaged and passionate, and she's done a great job of understanding them and speaking to them and their love of music effectively. Ellen's also just lovely to work with, she's a great personality to have around and she's 100% part of the team (emotionally, legally we know she's freelance).”
-Lee Kozlowski-Dormon, Lead Copywriter, Muse Group Ltd
Take a look at what I do…
Built a 4,500+ subscriber newsletter and proved sounding like yourself still wins online…
Short-form may be having a moment. But if anybody has any doubt there's still a place for long-form content that genuinely has a point of view, I challenge them to take a look at this.
I built a newsletter community of more than 4,500 subscribers (with one essay generating over 600 new subscribers and 64,000+ impressions). My role? Everything. Strategy, positioning, writing, editing, distribution, and client sign-off… (get it? It’s my newsletter).
📣 Built a 4,500+ subscriber newsletter entirely through organic long-form content
📣 One newsletter generated 600+ new subscribers and 64,000+ impressions
📣 Created a recognisable personal brand rooted in a distinctive tone of voice, rather than trends or algorithms
📣 Consistently attracted inbound enquiries by proving that thoughtful, human content still cuts through
📣 Built an audience who return because they recognise the voice behind the words
Frequently Asked Questions:
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All good!
You don't need to.
Everything starts with a no-obligation chat to check we’re the right fit for each other anyway.
So hit me up, and we’ll work out the option that’s best for you right now.
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A lot of my work spans media, tech, fitness, wellness, and the creative industries, but I don’t discriminate.
My niche is interesting, recognisable content, and that’s universal, baby.
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Projects vary significantly depending on scope, but I know it’s useful to have a ballpark figure, which is why I’ve included some rough figures alongside the ready-built packages above.
If your budget doesn’t stretch right now, I have a budget friendly workbook, and a whole load of free resources on the site and across socials. Hit me up, and we’ll talk.
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I use AI the same way I’d use a really inexperienced, untrustworthy intern.
It organises my notes, parrots my to do list in priority order, and summarises massive reports when I’m in a hurry. It does not get near my content. (And if it gets near yours, I can help un-AI it for you, let’s chat.)