Why hire me?

What I can do for you…

I can save you time
Are you fed up with freelancers filing copy back to you days late with copy that needs to be heavily edited, altered, the spelling corrected and the grammar checked? Save yourself time and effort, by allowing me to demonstrate my attention to detail and an eye for ensuring that copy is returned to you on deadline and with minimal work from your point of view. And if you aren’t totally satisfied with my copy, I will be happy to rewrite until you are.

I understand what commissioning editors are looking for
As a former editor myself, I understand the importance of reliability, punctuality and the ability to trust freelancers to use their initiative to get on with the commission. You can benefit from the countless times I have had the misfortune of chasing overdue copy, checking up on commissions and referring freelancers back to their brief when the writing has not done its job. It is frustrating, unprofessional and does not offer you value for money – you expect high standards from your freelancers and that’s why I’ll work even harder to meet them.

What do you require?
Experience across a range of publications and sectors has naturally allowed me to become versatile in offering you a full range of writing services, including:

• Interviews – from celebrities and film stars to the managing directors of major studios and blue-chip companies
• News – news-gathering and writing across a range of subjects and issues, with proven ability to source exclusive, relevant news for the target audience
• Reviews – whether you need punchy, amusing copy for your readers, or serious in-depth, insightful analysis
• Features – amusing or serious, punchy or comprehensive, providing tightly-structured, well-written features that meet your expectations and your readers’
• Coverage – corporate or social, gossip or otherwise, I can pick out the salient issues and adapt the tone appropriately to the needs of your audience
• Research, backgrounders and primers
• Opinion and comment
• Copywriting

To discuss a possible commission or an idea for which you would like some creative input, contact me on jodyraynsford (at) hotmail.com or call me on 07824 633283