My work
As a freelance writer, I get to really play the field. I've written effective web copy, sales copy, ad copy and video scripts for companies from a wide range of industries.
So whatever your brief is, I can deliver the goods. Check out the samples below to see how (you'll need Acrobat Reader - you can download it for free here.)
You can also go further down the page to read what previous clients thought about my work.
Recent projects:
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Soula Ltd Web copy, company profile and press releases |
What I did: Soula Ltd is a large web design company based in Nottingham. They have hired me several times to write web copy, press releases and a feature article profiling Soula itself, which was used as the cover story in a recent issue of In Business magazine. Outcomes: The In Business feature generated many new enquiries for the firm. Soula's managing director Martin Pykett: "The copy provided is winning us more clients." |
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Compress Media Derbyshire Diaries video scripting and publicity material |
| What I did: Derbyshire Diaries: A Picture of Eckington is a historical
documentary produced for home DVD by Compress
Media. I was hired to write the film's
narration, a press release announcing the film and other promotional
blurb. I also contributed ideas and research. Outcomes: The DVD was well-received and was in profit within ten days of release. It was featured on BBC Radio Sheffield and in the Sheffield Star, among other newspapers. The film has also been used as an educational tool in local schools. |
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Voluntary Action
Rotherham Annual report writing |
What I did: VAR is the lead body for the voluntary sector in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. I was hired to help make their 2007 Annual Impact Report interesting, engaging and easy to follow. Outcomes: The report received excellent feedback from both the target audience and the organisation. |
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Spanish Homes
for You Advertising flyer copywriting and design |
What I did: Spanish Homes is a luxury property broker based in Glasgow. The company hired me to produce two flyers, one promoting an upcoming exhibition and the other advertising the company's services in general. Outcomes: The flyers helped generate new enquiries for the company. I received excellent feedback from the client, plus several referrals. |
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Confide Weddings Advertising copywriting |
What I did: Confide Weddings, a Sheffield-based wedding video company, wanted a print ad they could use in the local press and as a poster at trade shows. I was hired to write the copy and also came up with the ad's concept. Outcomes: The client was very happy with the resulting advert, which is apparently proving a success so far. |
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Praise for Wheatley Copywriting
A few words from delighted clients:
Martin Pykett, Managing Director, Soula Ltd:
"Working with Wheatley Copywriting has been a good exercise in how easily you can get results from outsourcing.
"All instructions were followed to brief and already the copy provided is winning us more clients. With a very speedy, professional turnaround, I would recommend their services very highly!"
Paul Burdett, Director, Compress Media:
"Wheatley Copywriting’s contribution to the quality of Compress Media’s DVD, together with the punctual delivery of web content and publicity material has played a significant part in the sales success of our product.
"Neil brought to life a story for narration from a variety of fragmented sources, as well as ideas, not only on structure and delivery, but also on how to connect with our audience.
"The connection his writing made through our press release lead to feature articles in four regional newspapers, including front page news in the Sheffield Gazette and an interview with BBC Radio Sheffield.
"As a result of the demand generated, we were very pleased to have agreed a distribution route through Wm. Morrison’s Supermarkets across Derbyshire and South Yorkshire with what set out as a Christmas 2007 product, still selling much faster than anticipated well into 2008."
Ian Lloyd, Chairman, Harthill with Woodall Parish Council:
"Just a few lines to say a big thank you for all your hard work for issue 14 of our Parish Newsletter The Hart. The layout and presentation was excellent and delivered in plenty of time for us to arrange delivery. We have received some very positive comments from residents over the changes that you instigated. Thanks again."
