Looking for a mint Manchester copywriter pal?

I’m based in Hull, Yorkshire but have worked in agencies and freelanced for copywriting clients like you in Manchester too

In fact, I've worked full-time and freelanced for loads of Manchester agencies including Wilsons, LOVE Creative, Sixothree, Gate Marketing and Design, and Manchester Airport. And I’d love to take care of all your copywriting and content.

I can provide all the copywriting services you need whether you’re in (SEO list coming up folks) Northern Quarter, Chinatown, Piccadilly, the Central Retail district, the Civic Quarter, Salford and Didsbury, plus Bury, Bolton, Oldham or Stockport.

Just give me a call on 07966 196706 or fill in the dead simple form here. Then we can chat about what you need and how the Word Dept can help.

If we both feel like it’s a good match and we can work together, then we’ll move to the next step.

We can have a face-to-face meeting in Manchester to kick off the project. Or a Skype or Zoom call – entirely up to you. And if we don’t actually have a massive barney and fall out, let’s crack on.

It starts with my very simple briefing form

I’ll email over a briefing form to fill in so you can tell me exactly what you need, who your competitors are, your unique benefits and your favourite chocolate bar.

(This could be a dealbreaker.)

Doing this briefing form helps you to focus your thinking. And it helps me to do a great job in less time, with less faffing about with tweaks and changes.

Piece of cake

Above all, I make it all as easy as possible for you.

If you’ve never worked with a freelance copywriter before, it might be a little daunting.

What does he need to know? How much is he going to charge? Can I change anything or will he have a massive hissy fit?

That’s understandable, but you don’t have to worry, I’ll guide you through everything. And give you copywriting and content that does just what you asked for.

No bull

I can also give you good, honest, no-bull advice if want it.

I never miss a deadline and never disappear halfway through a job. Emails and phone calls are always answered quickly. And I’ll do as many amends as you need to get your copy just right.

And you might have noticed, I don’t mind cracking the odd crap joke now and again. It’s copywriting, not neurosurgery.

A bit of back story

I’ve been doing this for over 40 years – you’ll be amazed at where, when and who I’ve worked with. There are some big brands in there.

Yes, I should be thinking about retiring, but I still love writing. And I’ve been doing it so long now, I’m really good.

Your one-stop shop (ouch)

More good old-fashioned SEO sorcery: website copywriting, e-newsletter copywriting, email copywriting, blog copywriting, brochure copywriting, direct mail copywriting, advertising ideas and copywriting and straplines. 

And SEO copywriting

Did you just find me on Google searching for ‘copywriter Manchester’ or something like that?

That means I’m pretty good at SEO. That’s because I’m up against all the Manchester copywriters on Google who actually live in Manchester.

But that’s cheating, I hear you say.

Not really, I’d reply.

This page helps me to get a stonking ranking on Google for search terms like copywriter Manchester, copywriting Manchester, freelance copywriter Manchester, content writer Manchester and so on.

That’s still cheating you’d come back with, because you don’t live in Manchester.

And again I’d say no.

I’ve lived in Manchester in the past, worked full-time in Manchester and freelanced for bags of Manchester agencies and clients for over 30 years – see No. 2 and No. 3

I’m probably more experienced than just about any other Manchester copywriter. And almost certainly cheaper.

And if lockdown has taught us anything it’s that remote working is the future.

But then freelance copywriters like me have known this and have been doing this for 20-odd years. I already have clients all over the UK, many of whom I’ve never even met.

Don’t forget, nearest isn’t always the best.

So go on, it’s got to be worth a quick email to jamie@worddept.com or a message.

Tell me what copywriting or content you need, and I’ll give you my best Yorkshire-based price.

See the work

I’ve written lovely words for some lovely people in Manchester.

There was this website for Johnsons Moving Services.

A full campaign for Venndoor online ticketing including leaflets and a promo video.

And a website for accountants that’s actually interesting – Dunhams

You can see loads more work here.

Read the rave reviews 

And here’s what some of these people said. (No money changed hands, honest.)

I have hired Jamie on numerous occasions during my time spent as an in-house designer at marketing agencies and since, as a freelance designer at Magic Element. Each time Jamie has provided me with concise, inspiring copy, perfectly suited to the requirements of the brief.

Jamie works quickly and accurately, reacting promptly to any feedback to provide beautifully honed amends. Jamie is also a really nice guy, making him a real pleasure to work with, so I can't recommend him highly enough. Keep up the great work Jamie!

DAN RODRIGUES, SENIOR DESIGNER, MAGIC ELEMENT, MANCHESTER

I’ve worked with Jamie on a range of projects in recent years, mainly for B2B clients. He always grasps the challenge and comes back with ideas and copy that work creatively and have a strong marketing input. This makes his work very easy to sell to clients, and successful from a sales point of view.

KAREN RANDALL, MANAGING DIRECTOR, SIXOTHREE MARKETING, MANCHESTER

Not just agencies

Run a business in and around Manchester?

You can come to me direct – and pay much less than going through an agency.

I’m happy to write all of the copy and content for your Manchester company. Just get in touch, we’ll thrash out a brief and take it from there.

Or at least get a quote to compare with your local Manchester copywriters. What have you got to lose?

So let’s talk

So what are you waiting for, Christmas? Let’s get this show on the road.

Email jamie@worddept.com right now or fill in the dead simple form here. Then we can chat about what you need and how I can help you.