Welcome!
I’m a writer, editor and comms adviser working with clients in education, law, philanthropy and more.
After a decade as a teacher and 12 years as a communications professional for government departments and a university I decided to focus on what I love – writing – and go freelance. I’ve advised clients in education, academia, health, policing and the law and written a huge range of material including articles, blogs, web copy, speeches, business proposals, even business management books. Having a feature commissioned by The Guardian – and seeing my writing in print and online in that newspaper was the realisation of a dream I’d had for nearly 35 years! I also copy edit material, including the top 100 pages of a leading law firm’s website after a brand refresh or and books (I have two non fiction and one fiction under my belt so far).
I’m great at making dry or difficult topics engaging and accessible. I love tackling new subjects but have bags of experience writing about law, education and academic subjects. Having worked in increasingly senior roles I can bring strategic thinking across a range of media and content. I know how to reach difficult audiences (I taught the toughest audience of all – teenagers – History for 10 years). I can find the hook in a story for mainstream and industry publications and write long form thought leadership pieces: vital in the age of AI summaries in search results. I spent a lot of my career in internal comms so also know the tools, tone and approach to take when connecting with staff.
Isabelle wrote an article perfectly summarising the hour-long presentation that I gave. Her writing was succinct and accurate, and really easy to read. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.
Iona Silverman, Intellectual Property & Media Partner at Freeths law firm
We asked Isabelle to put together an advertising feature for our graduate jobs advice website. She returned earlier than expected with some very snappy, smooth-flowing copy that was absolutely on brief and a pleasure to read. Very professional communication throughout and enthusiastic about the work. Couldn’t recommend her enough.
Matt Jukes, Managing Editor at Group GTI.
After teaching in Bangkok for five years, I moved to Worthing in 2022 and love walking along the seafront in my new home town.
Photo courtesy of the very talented Jill Mead, photographer at The Guardian.