Articles are hard work, but the more you do, the get easier they get.
However, as most people only occasionally write articles, they either end up taking too long, or miss the point they set out to make in the first place.
A third-party writer, who understands the intended message, will usually be more cost-effective.

Advantages
Thoroughness
- Research websites, marketing material, or press for desired tone
- Client interviews to extract desired outcome, or message
- Style sheet ensures consistency throughout
Clarity
- Identify the desired outcome/message
- Avoidance of jargon
- Grammatically correct and proofread
Inventiveness
- Eye-catching headlines and captions
- Different styles to suit different needs
- A wide portfolio of examples
Includes
- Articles written for internal or external usage
- Formatting to client’s specifications
- As many redrafts as necessary
Process
- Client interviews to extract desired outcome, or message
- Liaise with appropriate person/body to ensure correct formatting & style
- 1st draft sent with review comments/suggestions to minimize email traffic
- Final draft proofread and sent over in prescribed format
Cost
- £50 per 450 words
- £75 per 900 words
Case Study – B4 Magazine
Background
B4 Magazine is regarded as one of the Thames Valley’s leading business magazines, mailed 6 times a year to over 5,000 B4 members.

Challenges
- Be the face of B4 in face-to-face interviews
- Bring a corporate edge to B4’s articles
- Save editorial time to allow for expansion of the B4 magazine
Results
- Supply of up to 10 articles per issue, be they interviews, features, or reviews
- Creation of a ‘Features’ section for 2015 to focus on specific themes
- Articles written to allow for reuse on a stand-alone basis by companies

