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ABOUT ME
I’m Debbi
With years of experience on national newspapers and magazines, I am an all-round writer and editor. I’m equally at home with project managing an entire publication, writing tightly to brief or finding that perfect case study to illustrate your campaign or feature.
During my career, I have edited commercial magazines and charity membership magazines, as well as the lifestyle section of a national newspaper and the consumer pages of a national weekly magazine.
I work closely with charities and other organisations, such as universities, providing storytelling expertise and copywriting.
I’m also available for media training, broadcast work, ghostwriting and lecturing.
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MY WORK
What I do
Journalism
If you need an experienced journalist to turn around copy at top speed, then look no further. Whether it’s a real-life story, celebrity interview, zeitgeisty lifestyle piece or news article, I’ll write to the style and length that fits your publication.
I’m a skilled editor brimming with ideas and contacts. I have strong InDesign and subbing skills, enabling me to complete any project to the highest of standards. See my editing portfolio here.
Copywriting
If you’re looking to inject some spark into your communications, repurpose copy or need help with report writing and analysis, I can help. With my strong editorial skills, I will be sensitive to your organisation’s tone of voice and your key audience. I will communicate your message in plain English, whether you have 300 words or 30,000 words to play with. I have experience working with charities, universities and small businesses. Contact me to find out more about my copywriting work.
Broadcasting
At home in front of a television camera or in a recording studio, I’m happy to be interviewed for both TV and radio. I can provide talking head soundbites or a longer interview on a variety of topics, although I often specialise in fitness and parenting. I’m a regular contributor to BBC Radio Scotland discussion panels. I’m very flexible and usually available at short notice. Contact me to find out more about my broadcasting work.
Lecturing
I am currently working as an Associate Lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London. I teach both undergraduates and MA students, focusing on digital journalism and feature writing. Bring your media courses to life with a working journalist who has first-hand stories to tell about today’s writing and communication industry. I’m happy to guest lecture on my experience of print media and can tailor my lectures to your course or cover specific issues as requested. Contact me to find out more about my lecturing work.
Journalism
If you need an experienced journalist to turn around copy at top speed, then look no further. Whether it’s a real-life story, celebrity interview, zeitgeisty lifestyle piece or news article, I’ll write to the style and length that fits your publication.
I’m a skilled editor brimming with ideas and contacts. I have strong InDesign and subbing skills, enabling me to complete any project to the highest of standards.
Copywriting
If you’re looking to inject some spark into your communications, repurpose copy or need help with report writing and analysis, I can help. With my strong editorial skills, I will be sensitive to your organisation’s tone of voice and your key audience. I will communicate your message in plain English, whether you have 300 words or 30,000 words to play with. I have experience working with charities, universities and small businesses. Contact me to find out more about my copywriting work.
Broadcasting
At home in front of a television camera or in a recording studio, I’m happy to be interviewed for both TV and radio. I can provide talking head soundbites or a longer interview on a variety of topics, although I often specialise in fitness and parenting. I’m a regular contributor to BBC Radio Scotland discussion panels. I’m very flexible and usually available at short notice. Contact me to find out more about my broadcasting work.
Lecturing
Bring your media courses to life with a working journalist who has first-hand stories to tell about today’s writing and communication industry. I’m happy to guest lecture on my experience of print media and can tailor my lectures to your course or cover specific issues as requested. Contact me to find out more about my lecturing work.
Let me help your charity stand out from the crowd
Are you looking to review how your organisation uses storytelling to get its message across? Perhaps you are looking for more stories or you need to tell the ones you have more impactfully. I will speak to department heads to understand how you currently use your case studies and create a bespoke plan to help you move forward. I will work with key members of your team to help you tell authentic lived experiences, while also helping case studies feel connected and buoyed by the process.
Whether you are a team of 30 or 300, I can show you how to maximise storytelling to help your charity get its bespoke message to the people it needs to reach most.
I can also provide training and consultancy on tone of voice, press releases and communications.
Get in touch to find out how I can help.
Charity copywriting & editing
I will write a blog or feature to your exact requirements, including the stories of your members.
I can analyse and streamline impact reports or research findings to make them ready to read for key audiences, including sub-editing and working with designers to oversee production, including images and final layout.
Media Training
I provide workshops on how to pitch case studies to national and local media. I will work with your content team on tone of voice as well as internal and external communications, including how to write the perfect press release and top tips on how to get your charity into your chosen press.
Stories
Storytelling is key for any charity to highlight a trend or campaign. I can help you find the perfect case study, interview them sensitively and write either a first-person piece or third person account, or brief them to write their own blog depending on your needs.
Let me help your charity stand out from the crowd
Are you looking for the perfect case study to illustrate your latest campaign, or need content for your print or online publications? I can edit and write for in-house publications such as membership magazines, impact reports or blog posts. I will help your charity be heard above the crowd by providing training on tone of voice, press releases and communications.
Charity copywriting & editing
I will write a blog or feature to your exact requirements, including the stories of your members.
I can analyse and streamline impact reports or research findings to make them ready to read for key audiences, including sub-editing and working with designers to oversee production, including images and final layout.
Media Training
I provide workshops on how to pitch case studies to national and local media. I will work with your content team on tone of voice as well as internal and external communications, including how to write the perfect press release and top tips on how to get your charity into your chosen press.
Stories
Storytelling is key for any charity to highlight a trend or campaign. I can help you find the perfect case study, interview them sensitively and write either a first-person piece or third person account, or brief them to write their own blog depending on your needs.
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PORTFOLIO
My latest journalism work
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SHOWCASE
My editing work
I will project manage your publication from conception to final proof, producing an exciting and engaging read. I have original ideas for both content and visuals and I am comfortable working with designers, freelancers and advertisers to ensure all pages reach the printer looking great. These are just some of the publications I’ve worked on. To hire me or find out more about my editing work, contact me.
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TESTIMONIALS
What people say about me
Louise Zecevic
Editor, River Publishing
Phil Weeden,
Managing Editor, Kelsey Publishing
Debbie Chapman,
Senior Commisioning Editor, Summersdale Publishing Ltd
Amber Evans
Editor, Muddy Stilettos
Mernie Gilmore
Head of Lifestyle, Daily Express, Daily Mirror, Daily Star
Mary Crowley
Director of Philanthropy, The City Literary Institute
Daniel Mapp
Development Communications Officer, Imperial College London
Simon Goldsworthy
Professor of Public Relations and Advertising, Richmond University
Deborah Slaughter
Head of Communications, Education and Employers Charity
Toril Cooper
Senior Communications Officer, Mind
“Debbi is my go-to writer when I need to turn a dry subject into sparkling copy, or if I’m looking to get an interviewee to open up about a tricky or emotive subject. Her copy is always delivered on time, fulfils its brief, and has those extra touches that make for a compelling read.”
Louise Zecevic
Editor, River Publishing
“Debbi is a professional and diligent editor, who understands what it takes to produce a good magazine. With a keen eye for detail and high standards when it comes to content, Debbi is a polished all rounder.”
Phil Weeden,
Managing Editor, Kelsey Publishing
“Debbi is a regular contributor to Muddy Stilettos, writing restaurant, pub and theatre reviews. She is a talented and entertaining writer, who delivers exactly what is required and always on time.”
Amber Evans
Editor, Muddy Stilettos
“Debbi is my first port of call when I need an experienced editor and writer. Supremely organised, reliable and passionate about what she does, she brings brilliant ideas and bags of enthusiasm to every job.”
Mernie Gilmore
Head of Lifestyle, Daily Express, Daily Mirror, Daily Star
“Debbi was wonderful, responding to a very tight deadline with on target copy that brought our issues to life. We are looking forward to working with her again!”
Mary Crowley
Director of Philanthropy, The City Literary Institute
“Debbi’s work as an editor is first rate. Her engagement with our brief and regular communication on progress gave us great confidence from the outset. We were impressed by the clarity and life she brought to the copy she worked on, and by the speed with which she delivered. Her experience as a journalist and editor brought something really special to the project.”
Daniel Mapp
Development Communications Officer, Imperial College London
“Debbi gave our students some useful insights into the world of journalism and its relationship with PR, based on her wide experience of work in the media. I’ve invited her again.”
Simon Goldsworthy
Professor of Public Relations and Advertising, Richmond University
“Debbi interviewed six school governors and wrote interesting readable stories, retaining their authentic voices whilst clearly getting across the key messages we needed. She helped us to clarify our brief to get the best from our interviewees and delivered on a tight deadline.”
Deborah Slaughter
Head of Communications, Education and Employers Charity
“It was great working with Debbi. She was responsive, helpful and delivered on her brief quickly. I would definitely recommend her services.”
Toril Cooper, Senior Communications Officer, Mind
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