Hello, I'm Judith Coyle, copywriter, editor and PR, based in Morecambe, Lancashire.I offer affordable, personalised PR and editorial services for small businesses, sole traders, authors and artists, helping you secure more enquiries, clients and opportunities.PRI write strong, newsy press releases tailored to national, regional and local print, broadcast and digital media. I have solid contacts and my releases are frequently used as-is or closely adapted.If you’ve had unhelpful coverage elsewhere, I can help you respond, reset the story and move forward.Copywriting and EditingI write and edit make your copy to make it tight, clear, persuasive and free of libel risks. I zap grammatical and typographical errors, clear up ambiguities and keep your voice as yours, just sharper.JournalismI’m always on the lookout for a strong story in my areas of special interest.Services- Press releases and PR kits.- Website copy, newsletters, articles, case studies and longer social posts.- Copyediting (light touch or in-depth) and proofreading.- Author/artist bios, synopses, cover letters and brochure text.- CV refreshes.- Paper manuscript appraisals.AboutI’ve worked with words since I was 16 - and I’m not 16 any more!
Cert. Periodical Journalism (University of the Arts London) • BA (Hons) English Literature (Lancaster University).Clients (selected)
Gordon G May (motorcycle adventurer); Hannah Frank Art Sales ; Dog Hair Day (Katie Jenkins); Frank Holmes Fine Decor; Lancaster Chinese New Year Festival; Royal Enfield UK; Lancaster & Morecambe Chamber of Commerce.AuthorsI’ve supported writers including Zoe Sharp, Nicholas Graham, Sarah J Dodd, D K Powell, Dr Sandra Wearden, Kathleen Jones, Brenda Leese, Anne Bradford, Sue Gill and John Fox (Welfare State International), Angela Locke and Stephen Manley.Artists include Hannah Frank Art (PR since 2003); John Elles; Pangus Sculpture; Graham Lowe; Peter Layzell; Jack Knight; Steve Rostron; Diana Zwibach; Matty Green; Rob Newbiggin.My journalism has appeared in Elle Decoration, Period Living, Conservation & Heritage Journal, Ecclesiastical & Heritage Journal, Computer Music, The Lady, Lancashire Life, Yorkshire Life, Devon Life, The Bullet-In and regional newspapers across the UK.TESTIMONIALS:
'I am profoundly grateful for your energy and purpose, encouraging me all the way. To feel you supporting my back and rooting for me has been fantastic. I am so pleased with the coverage and will miss your lovely messages when you have to move on to other clients. I know they will have a brilliant experience, as I have. The magic of a good PR!' Angela Locke, Author, Cumbria.'As a small business looking to raise our profile we have used Judith’s services to create cost-effective press releases highlighting special projects. We gave her notes and Judith did the rest. This resulted in a three page article in Cumbria Life. Judith has also written articles for us for heritage and conservation journals. Huge thanks, Judith!' Frank and Amanda Holmes, Frank Holmes Fine Decor, Lancashire.'Asking Judith Coyle to produce the regional publicity for my debut novel, The Judas Case, was my best marketing move. She quickly understood what I wanted to achieve and asked carefully focused questions to emphasise the book’s appeal and its road to publication. Judith then produced a PR kit that pushed all the right buttons for Cumbrian media and used her comprehensive list of contacts to ensure it reached the right people. Doors opened and coverage followed. I’ll definitely use her services again for the sequel.' Nicholas Graham, Author, Cumbria.‘Judith Coyle does an excellent job and at reasonable rates. She successfully publicised my first full-length novel, The Pukur, in local, regional and Asian media. I highly recommend her services.’ D K Powell, Author, Cumbria.'She can write news articles that draw the attention of readers, have you on a BBC Radio show within days, and give you loads of ideas about how to develop the PR for your business going forward. She has been an absolute pleasure to work with.' Dr Sandra Wearden, Lancaster University.*'I heartily recommend Judith Coyle if you need targeted local and regional PR. She crafted press releases for me for my debut novel, Keeper of Secrets, and knew exactly who to send them to. My book now has coverage across the North West and has been seen by thousands more potential buyers.' Sarah J Dodd, Author, Lancaster.*‘That's amazing! You have written the Hannah Frank Art end-of-year newsletter saying exactly what I wanted to say but putting it in a much clearer form than I ever could have. Thank you.’ Fiona Frank, Director, Hannah Frank Art.'Your editing brings creative flair. There is something unique about the way you treat my copy that is hard to find elsewhere. I would never have dared attempt The Bullet-In magazine without your support. Your persuasive copywriting and press releases have helped secure valuable media coverage for my 'Overland To' series of motorcycling travel books too.' Gordon G May, Cheshire.'Judith's copy is excellent and gets results. Judith will always be my first choice for PR and copywriting.' Katie Jenkins, Dog Hair Day, Lancashire.‘That’s terrific! Great piece of work, Judith.’ Dan Knowles, Northern Reach, Lancaster.PIC CREDITS: Lancaster view and profile pic - Judith Coyle; 'Dance', 1950, by Hannah Frank c/o Hannah Frank Art.
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