Writing Services
(If you’d like to read some nice comments from real people who have availed themselves of my writing services, you can. Simply scroll to the bottom of this page or click here).
My clients are people and businesses that want to sound like their best selves in words. That’s why I listen first and write second.
Whomever I’m writing for, the result has to be clear, interesting, and enjoyable for others to read. Engaging, likeable writing isn’t just about conveying information (AI can do that, if it must*). You must also imbue each word with personality, and every sentence with rhythm.
In this way, even the most ‘boring’ topics become endlessly fascinating. So, I won’t just write about a subject, I’ll also do my best to get under its skin. My questions and ideas often spark new and creative ways of thinking – for me and my clients!
*My attitude to AI is enhance, don’t replace. This means I may use note-taking apps to ensure I can listen more attentively in meetings. But the words I write - and the creative thinking that fuels them - are all mine. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Below are some examples of the type of writing I do for my clients. It’s a versatile list that shows my ability to write engagingly for almost anyone, about almost anything*.
- Website copy
- Company and personal blog posts
- Business case studies
- Charity donation letters and in-memory stories
- Ghost-writing business books and personal memoirs
- Travel writing and holiday property descriptions
- Hospitality manuals
- Company names and straplines
- Social media posts
- Business and personal speeches
- Wording for presentations
- Editing for clients for whom English is a second or third language
*If I don’t think I can do a good job, I won’t take it on. Case in point: the man who asked me to ghost-write a book about his career in bloodsports. He deserved someone who would listen to him, respect and commit themselves to the project. But as a vegan and an animal lover, I clearly wasn’t the right fit.
If you’d like me to write something for (or as) you, please get in touch.
You can also click here for detailed information about how we’d work together.
Sample case studies
Case Study: Ghostwriting a Love Story
Business Blogging Workshop: Rickard Luckin Case Study
It's hard to write about the loveable enigma that is... you.
One of life's little mysteries is why it's so difficult to write about the person we know best and most intimately: our own self.
Maybe you keep underselling your best qualities, because you worry about seeming big-headed.
It could be that you use lots of fancy words you’d never say out loud. You might even have a 'better', but completely different, someone else in mind as you write.
But if you want to make a genuine personal connection in words, you have to write as your true self.
Wait a minute, though. Writing as your true self means being open and vulnerable (ah, NOW we're getting a sense of why it's so hard to write about ourselves!)
That's why I take a completely non-judgemental approach to personal storytelling, whether you want to write an in-depth memoir or a snappy personal profile.
I'll simply encourage you - gently - to talk honestly about what you want to say and who to. Then I'll get on with writing it, in your own natural voice.
If you want to write about a loved one instead, we'll talk about what makes (or made) them, them, and how to capture their essence for readers present and future.
Whoever I'm writing about, the resulting work will be as personal, compelling, and unique as they are themselves.
- Ghost-written autobiographies and personal memoirs
- Personal profiles, such as online dating
- Eulogies
- Prose and poetry to commemorate a special event, such as a milestone birthday
- Speech writing for personal events, such as weddings
If you’d like to know more, let’s talk.
If you'd like to write your own life story, I've designed a simple course that takes you through the process.
Some nice comments about my work
“For many years I have had this idea that I wanted to write a book. Then I met Nina, and now it's not an idea, it's happening! Nina is very patient, a good listener, and honest.”
Nicola Gregory
“Nina provided amazing personal and practical support as I wrote my first book in English. She is a fantastic coach and trainer; I don‘t think I would ever have had the confidence to do it on my own.”
Adriana Kosovska, Founder, Zero to Dream Job
“I felt an immediate connection with Nina on our initial Zoom call to discuss my copywriting requirements. The story of my journey from a 30-year career in Accountancy and Finance to becoming a professional artist is integral to my branding and all my copy really has to reflect who I am. Nina just seemed to get me, which made me confident she would be able to put my story across well, which she did.”
Fina Watson, Professional Artist
"Working with Nina is a genuinely enjoyable collaboration. Her ability to craft heartfelt tributes for our charity supporters is exceptional, bringing a personal touch that resonates deeply with families. I appreciate her promptness in addressing my queries, ensuring clear communication throughout our work. The high quality of her work not only honours our supporters but also enhances our marketing efforts, making each piece a valuable asset for our cause."
Emma Hamilton, ABF the Soldiers’ Charity
“After a bad Best Man's speech a few years back, I wanted to blow everyone away with a great Man Of Honour speech. I had a Zoom meeting with Nina where I gave her my vague notes and she came back with a blinder of a speech! She had the perfect mix of humour and sentiment, and all in my tone of voice, which made reading it aloud an absolute joy. I cannot recommend Nina highly enough!”
Shaun Moss
“I thanked my lucky stars on the day I got introduced to Nina. Brilliant writer - but not just that - a fantastic person to work with, reliable and prompt. Nothing is too much trouble and she has a brilliant way of making the impossible completely do-able. Your website, blog or book is in safe hands with this wonderful human being.”
Emma Goode, 24fingers (Digital Marketing Agency)
“Nina has been a huge support writing regular social media posts and a newsletter on my behalf. She is friendly, professional, and excellent at highlighting messages gleaned from just a short conversation.”
Gail Hugman, Lessons Alive (Private Children’s Tutor)
“Seriously, I take my hat off to you. I don’t know how you’ve done it, but my book sounds like I’m sat at home, having a chat with a mate. I couldn’t be happier with it.”
Henry Hyde
“I am absolutely thrilled and lost for words at the wonderful eulogy you have put together for my dad. I really can’t express how grateful I am for such a lovely piece of writing about such a great man. I am so very much looking forward to sharing this with my friends and family. Excited if that’s the correct word to use in the circumstances! You have literally captured everything I want everyone to know.”
Jessica Minns
“I don't know where I'd be without Nina. I can trust her to complete projects in a timely manner and to such a high quality that I can use the copy immediately, which frees up valuable business time. She also offers valid suggestions and ideas to get the best version of my message across.”
Sandie Dennis, Beyond EAP (Specialist Employee Support Services)
“I was bumbling my way through my social media and other copy without any confidence or coherence. Nina took the fuzz away and I was amazed at how accurately she could describe me from just a short meeting. Her work has led to a huge increase in my client base.”
Samantha Lindsay, My Mortgage Angel (Mortgage Broker of the Year 2025)
“English is not my first language, so Nina and I have been collaborating for many years on my work as the author of a design-focused blog, as well as my own website, newsletters, and slides for conferences. Her approach is beyond just professional, it is also strategic and empathetic. I love that Nina’s edits don’t just improve my writing, they also enhance my enthusiasm and passion, which I often find difficult to get across. I now see Nina as more of a partner than a simple collaborator. She has learned and is so interested in my work, my methodology and process. I trust her skills and judgement completely.”
Chiara Aliotta, Until Sunday (Graphic Design Agency)
“Nina is essential to our business, delivering insightful articles and engaging posts each month. Her willingness to understand and explain the complexities of French HR ensures that even the most intricate topics become accessible and easy to digest for our audience. She consistently strikes the perfect balance between clarity and depth, making the content both informative and compelling. We truly value the consistent quality of her work and her reliability at all times.”
Karine Lipinski, Viridian HR (Specialist French HR Services)
“Recently I hired Nina to write something very personal to me, a eulogy for my mum. We spoke on a Zoom call, she put me at ease straight away, and she listened to what I had to say. From that one meeting, Nina captured mum perfectly. I wanted something with real feeling in it, not just facts, and I couldn't have asked for more – the eulogy was beautifully written and summed her up so well. I was very proud to stand up and read it out at her funeral. I've read it several times since, and a few members of my family asked for copies so they could keep it as well.”
Lesley Moss
"We spent many fun months working on our book together. Nina let us proceed at our own pace: always encouraging but never pressurising us, always with an ability to listen and empathise. She took our memories over a significant part of our lives and turned them into an interesting, flowing account that you could actually read. ‘Nina The Writer’ just sums her up so perfectly.
We finished the process with the book our sons have always wanted. We never thought it would actually happen. It never would have without Nina’s professionalism, empathy, skill, and guidance, for which we will be eternally grateful”.