I’m Linda, a PR consultant and copywriter based in York.
I’ve always loved writing. And from the moment I netted my first headline in the student paper at university, I was hooked.
I’M A TRAINED JOURNALIST
After gaining my NCTJ Diploma in Newspaper Journalism at Cardiff University, I worked as a reporter at The Argus, a busy daily newspaper in Brighton. This gave me valuable experience of writing news stories to very tight deadlines.
I also worked as a reporter and feature writer in national newsrooms in London, including The Daily Express, Sunday Express and Daily Star.
I then went freelance, writing articles for newspapers and magazines like the one opposite about Parkrun for The Daily Telegraph plus being featured in The Guardian, MailOnline and Woman magazine, among many others.
I’ve reported on everything from people getting mugged by seagulls for their tuna sandwiches and celebrity interviews to crown court trials and breaking international news stories.
I’ve also written many UK and overseas travel features - like this article about York.
PR
I then moved into freelance PR. I love to support small businesses and solopreneurs, helping them secure print, online and broadcast media coverage so they can grow and progress.
I’m also experienced in internal comms. I worked as a Senior Writer and Editor with an award-winning internal comms agency in York for seven years. Clients included Drax Group, City of York Council, Joseph Rowntree Foundation and York St John University.
Photo: David Kirtlan
FREELANCE PR SERVICES
I offer a range of PR packages designed to help small businesses and solopreneurs to grow through newspaper, magazine, TV, radio and digital press coverage:
🌟 Need ongoing PR support where it’s all done for you? Choose a monthly retainer package - from £250.
🌟 Looking for help to promote ad hoc projects? Get in touch to arrange a call to discuss.
🌟 Fancy a one-to-one 60-minute call where you can pick my brains and gain tailored PR advice for your business? Visit my PR page for details of how to book a Power Hour with me - introductory price: £60.
🌟 Prefer to learn how to start doing your own PR? Join the waiting list for my DIY PR course designed for small business owners.
FREELANCE COPYWRITING SERVICES
🌟 Struggling to keep up with blogs, articles, features or case studies? Hand them over to a professional copywriter.
Blog writing packages (two blogs per month) start from £400.
“Linda is a fantastic writer…
She has produced a couple of long print magazine features for me about employee engagement, each involving multiple interviews. Both nailed the brief and were written in a clear and engaging tone. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Linda for any editorial.”
Rob Jones | Content Editor at Artful Dog, which produces the IoIC’s Voice magazine
I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT NEUROINCLUSION
I love producing copy and content to raise awareness around autism and neurodiversity, including blogs, social media, articles and case studies.
This includes:
• Thought leadership/expert opinion articles and guidance for internal comms teams on neuroinclusive language.
• Interviews for magazine features.
I have a personal interest in this area as a parent. I’m qualified in IPSEA’s Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Law - Level 1, and training to be a volunteer on IPSEA’s parent and carer legal advice helpline.
I’m actively involved with local Yorkshire charity Autism Angels, including helping with PR for their fundraising activities.
FROM MONEY AND HEALTH TO CELEBS AND CATS, I’VE WRITTEN ABOUT PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING AS A JOURNALIST…
Here are some examples from The Guardian, Cats Protection’s member magazine - The Cat, The Journalist, Daily Star, MailOnline and the Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC).
