About
About Me
I'm a copywriter
My name's Martin J Williams.
I live in Manchester, UK.
UKcopywriting.com is my brand new copywriting business. It’s my new brand.
Need words? Talk to me on 07806 064015 or mail me at UK copywriting
Convention seems to dictate that this is the point at which I tell you all about my many years experience in the Advertising, Marketing and PR Industry, the heights I've scaled within media giants TWA & TS, my list of 'blue chip' clients. Maybe I could toss in a gushing testimonial or twelve. I might mention my new book or even drop a few words like 'meme', 'leverage' or ‘granularity’ to showcase my know-how. Surely the very least I could do is offer a picture of myself as a young child, a bit grainy, a bit goofy.
Thing is..... much as I'd like to lay my credentials on with an industrial sized trowel. Even if I wanted to, I couldn't.
Ok.... I've been extremely busy for an extremely long time writing all manner Marketing Copy, Web copy, SEO copy, SEO articles, and blog copy, also completing an Institute of Copywriters diploma.
From gastric bands to golf, Viagra to command and control communication systems, school prospectuses (i ?) through technology, SEO, social media, music, sport, pharmaceuticals, medical, financial matters and much more, I've shared, expressed, opined and more usually persuaded.
As a freelance copywriter I've worked for the splendid Derryck Strachan of Copywriting Devon whose clients include some major UK SEO players, finanacial companies, online marketing agencies and direct marketing rock stars.
Derryck says, "From SEO copy to blogs to articles and brochures Martin writes consistent, quality web content - I won't hesitate to use him again in the future."
Chris Horner of Top Page says, “Creative, Individual and a great visionary when it comes to interesting, effective copy. I can highly recommend Martin, although I'd rather keep him as a well kept secret!”
How kind.
Virtually all of my work is bound by non-disclosure and confidentiality, so I’m unable to offer examples. I’d be more than happy to send you non branded writing sample though.
Before my extensive freelance copywriting...... I was... for want of a better expression - training. I didn't know it at the time, but I was building up to starting UKcopywriting. Taking a very... very...... very long run up. More than 20 years worth of run up.
Observing, commentating, vacillating, incubating, studying, slumming, drumming, ballsing up; being me. For better - and occasionally worse. Lindsey Camp refers to pre-thinking. Yeah, that sounds better. I'll buy that. 20 years of pre-thinking.
Origins of a copywriter
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a successful musician, adored, respected, wealthy?
Me too.
In my extremely long-winded attempt to find out, I spent much of my adult life in the back of a Ford Transit.
Bands, gigs, studios; there were close misses and a few cigarillos.
I nailed two deals – A&M and Manchester's very own Uglyman – had a radio hit and did the big in Japan thing with my band Nilon Bombers (who?). Did the ‘Best Song Award’ fling, with Silverman (who?) at the Playboy Mansions in L.A. There’s even a ghastly steel and glass trophy in an attic somewhere as testament to that one. Toured Ireland in the back of a cattle truck, recorded an album with self-proclaimed legend Kim Fowley - a once in a lifetime experience (hopefully).
It wasn't all Bunny Girls and Bacardi mind...... ohhhhh no...I've sold computers, CRM software, Springsteen bootlegs, miniature remote controlled indoor helicopters, SEO, song-writing and copywriting skills.
I've audited half of Green King's kitchen equipment and ordered the stock for Europe's largest Literature Festival. I set up alternative music venue Calmer* - promoting, managing and scheduling innovative international artists including Jim Bob and Fruitbat from Carter USM, Men Diamler, Devon Sproule, Paul Curreri and Peter Bruntnell.
There's a degree in Business Computing, a Trinity TESOL and a couple of years teaching and trading in China squeezed in too. It's been - on the whole – most enlightening.
That I've become a professional copywriter is of little surprise in a way. I've been writing all my life. Visit here or here for some of the most beautiful songs you've never heard.
The surprise really, is that it’s taken me as long as it has to realise it. And to realise it.
My point?
That I’ve a life of living and learning that informs my writing.
Yes?
That you’ve read this far, suggests I must be doing something right.
So here's the pitch - Effective copy is fresh copy. Get ‘above the noise’ and engage your customers. Dare to see your copy as your marketing differential and dare to invest in it.
For powerful, highly persuasive copy use UKcopywriting.com
Talk to me about your copywriting requirements. Mail me or call 07806 064015
About You
The power of persuasive copywriting
Chances are – you’re reading this because you have a copywriting requirement and you already understand the benefits of persuasive copywriting.
Maybe you’re involved in marketing or SEO (in which case you’d know that SEO stands for Search Engine Optimisation (or Optimization if you’re that way inclined)). Maybe you are a business owner or even another copywriter.
Maybe you...
- Want to rank higher on Google or Bing?
- Do you want to attract more visitors and sell more through your website?
- Perhaps you want to increase subscriptions or build your membership.
- Are you looking for a killer strap line?
- A a series of SEO articles?
- Maybe some Social Media or SEO blog input.
You know the power and persuasion of words. You want your words to work harder, deliver better results and win competitive advantage.
You know that fresh, compelling copy will help grow your business.
Let me know your requirements and I’ll tell you what I can do - when I can do it by and for what price. Mail me here - or call 07806 064015
Save money by outsourcing your copywriting…..
Do you lack the confidence, the experience or the resources to tackle the writing you need in-house?
You might not have enough time to write the copy yourself. Time is the enemy and you've likely got other priorities.
Perhaps you hate writing and would prefer to pay for someone to simply make it go away. I can relate to that. I feel the same about anything to do with decorating.
I’m a professional freelance copywriter. It’s likely, I can write the powerful, persuasive copy that you need, more cost effectively than you can.
Outsource your copywriting to UK copywriting.com. Save time, money and hassle.
Talk to me about your project, mail me here or call 07806 064015
Copywriting and content marketing that attracts visitors, builds relationships and turns prospects into customers. Simple, effective and profitable SEO copywriting, Web Copywriting, Blog Copywriting, Social Media Strategy and content marketing to build your business online.