Background and Experience
Helen Young - Freelance Copywriter
I've always been fascinated by language, even from an early age I was the child who looked forward to writing thank you letters after Christmas. I studied English Language and Linguistics at Sheffield University, graduating in 2002 with a first class honours degree and a prize in Linguistics. My degree gave me a much more informed view, and fuelled my fascination with the subtleties of the English language. After graduating I worked in marketing for many years, where I learnt about other aspects of brand, sales and marketing. My passion has always been copywriting, which drove me to
become freelance, and focus on what I enjoy.
Based in Belper, Derbyshire I work with businesses locally or nationally, of all shapes and sizes and in all sectors. Variety is the spice of life.
I've always been fascinated by language, even from an early age I was the child who looked forward to writing thank you letters after Christmas. I studied English Language and Linguistics at Sheffield University, graduating in 2002 with a first class honours degree and a prize in Linguistics. My degree gave me a much more informed view, and fuelled my fascination with the subtleties of the English language. After graduating I worked in marketing for many years, where I learnt about other aspects of brand, sales and marketing. My passion has always been copywriting, which drove me to
become freelance, and focus on what I enjoy.
Based in Belper, Derbyshire I work with businesses locally or nationally, of all shapes and sizes and in all sectors. Variety is the spice of life.
Why use Full Stop Copywriting?
Anyone can write - we all learn from an early age to put pen to paper, or to use a keyboard, so why pay for a service that you could technically do yourself? Well, as they say, being able to use a saw doesn't make you a carpenter, and the same applies with writers. Yes, most people can write to some extent, but there's more to it than that. When you're using words to sell, to entice your customers to choose you over anyone else out there, you need something really powerful, something captivating. Something to convince them that they've found everything they've been looking for and more. Writing attention-grabbing copy is a skill, and is certainly worth the investment. When you've invested in design or web development don't be tempted to scrimp on the sales pitch - your design will catch the eye, but copy will catch the mind.
If you're not looking for sales, but need a succinct and effective way of communicating complex information, I can do that too. In fact, if there's anything you need writing, give me a try. I'll be totally honest - if it's not something I can do I'll let you know.
In short - I'm a professional writer. It's what I'm good at, and I love it. When you entrust me with your project you can be assured that I'll give it 100%. I'll meet your deadlines, stick to my quote, and make sure you're happy with the final draft. No ifs, no buts, no maybes - just great copy. Full stop.
If you're not looking for sales, but need a succinct and effective way of communicating complex information, I can do that too. In fact, if there's anything you need writing, give me a try. I'll be totally honest - if it's not something I can do I'll let you know.
In short - I'm a professional writer. It's what I'm good at, and I love it. When you entrust me with your project you can be assured that I'll give it 100%. I'll meet your deadlines, stick to my quote, and make sure you're happy with the final draft. No ifs, no buts, no maybes - just great copy. Full stop.