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What clients say:

‘Thank you very much for the work. I really liked the way you transformed the text. Your comments are very useful as well.'
Jonas Savickis, Director, Acorn Hardwood Furniture Ltd

‘Carey's ability to write in a relaxed and conversational style was just what we were looking for. Perfect for making our client's customers feel at ease and warm to the brand. I highly recommend Carey if you're looking for attention to detail, promptness and professionalism. And, let's face it, who isn't?.'
Tim Diviny, Creative Director, Agency Inc

'Thanks, your ideas are really, really good - just what we were looking for.'
Kim Stoddart, Director, Blue Rocket Group - PR Agency

'We're really pleased with the bespoke web content style guide you've created for us, and the way it fully considers our brand values. Your suggestions and ideas for forthcoming web content have also been invaluable. We look forward to you picking up the web writing baton on future projects.'
Carolyn Clarke, Corporate Webmaster, EDF Energy

'Carey McIlvenny has worked on a number of web content and marketing projects for Emphasis. Her work is always of a high standard and within budget. She is flexible and she always meets the deadline. I would definitely recommend her.'
Robert Ashton, Director, Emphasis, the business writing specialists

'Great job on our web content. I was initially sceptical of you understanding what we do through a simple interview, however you hit the nail right on the head, and our designers were even more impressed as you included a lot of background web search content. Thanks again and I'd recommend you to anyone, anytime.'
Gus Corcoran , Founder/Director, The Event Umbrella

'Carey has been a pleasure to work with, always being punctual in responding to any task and her clarity and commitment to any task has been thorough, precise and organized.

'Our brochure has benefited enormously from Carey's suggestions and proofreading. I would certainly recommend Carey's skills to anyone - she is already working on our next project.'
Anna Pollard, Manager, Focus Flooring

'Carey's advice on clear copy writing and technical tips have helped make Graig Wen's web site stand out from the crowd.'
Sarah Heyworth , Graig Wen (B&B - Camping - Holiday Cottage - Natural Welsh Highs in Southern Snowdonia)

'Thank you for all your input, especially with the marketing direction for the magazine. I would be very happy to recommend you.'
Reggie Ansah, Editor-in-Chief, LUXURE Magazine

'Carey's unique talent of being ahead of the marketplace has always reflected in any project she has been involved in with MediaSource, and has become the platform of success we are now enjoying.

'Carey has been invaluable in helping develop our portfolio of case studies and press items, and also carrying out background research. She is highly self-motivated, committed and affordable.'
Dr. Tom Smith, Managing Director, Oxford Consultants for Social Inclusion

'We wanted to update our direct mail copy, Carey worked on series of tailored marketing letters - we were very pleased with the result.'
David Reed, Director, David Reed IFA

'We use Carey's writing services, especially for feature ideas and marketing plans, because she is flexible, reliable and fits in well with the rest of the team.'
Nigel Cooper, Editorial Director, Qube - digital marketing specialists

'When one of our local authority clients needed a large section of their web content reworked, we asked Carey to help out. In addition to swiftly editing and writing paragraphs on everything from abandoned vehicles to waste recycling, she also prepared a style guide to help the client with future web content planning.

'I have no hesitation thoroughly recommending Carey to anyone who needs editing or copywriting work. She is professional, efficient, always on time and a joy to work with.'
Giles Palmer, Managing Director, Runtime Collective - pioneers in web technology

'Maybe it is another sign of how well the web works for business. We never met, but from our emails, you gained the idea of exactly what we wanted in our web content and how to present our unique guest accommodation online.'
Louise Tester, Owner, Tower House 1066 guest accommodation