I’m lucky enough to know some great York copywriters. Every few months I suggest we get together for a chat. For an hour or so we talk over coffee – or occasionally cocktails. It’s an informal way to find out each other’s specialisms, make connections and get beyond the ‘jazz hands’ veneer of general networking.

Have problems with a late-paying client? Don’t know what to put in your Terms and Conditions? Need some advice on a new business direction? Come chat with your peer group.

If nothing else, being away from the keyboard is guaranteed to refresh your creative juices!

York Copywriters’ Coffee attendees:

  • Helen Reynolds www.inkgardener.co.uk
    Blooming good Google and customer friendly web content. Boosting everything from holiday cottages to cathedrals.
  • Claire Davies www.greedywordsmith.com
    Life coaching, food and food history.
  • Sally Duffin www.nutritioninyork.co.uk
    Nutritionist, writer, and keynote speaker creating delicious content.
  • Kathryn Dunn Kathryn on LinkedIn
    LinkedIn profiles and ongoing posting. Email marketing.
  • Helen Fletcher www.coalescecommunications.co.uk
    An extra pair of hands for small businesses and agencies. Loves emails, brochures, video scripts, broadband campaigns, ad copy and headlines.
  • Rachel Everett racheverett.com
    Writer, journalist, editor, PR consultant and branding specialist.
    Linda Harrison lindaharrison.co.uk
    Stand out PR and copywriting for entrepreneurs and independent businesses.
  • Gayle Johnson gaylejohnsonwriter.com
    Copy and content for coaches and therapists. Creative writing for wellbeing.
  • Abigail Joy Lister abigailjoyfreelance.com
    Content writing. Support from planning to publishing. Experience in education, SaaS and digital marketing. Loves creating long form, research, opinion pieces and white papers.
  • Jen Moore www.hairycowcopywriting.com
    Writing for personal connection, local/small B2B, blogs, articles and web copy.
  • Amy Stewart amystewartwriter.com
    Wanderlust-inducing travel content and fashion copy more sparkly than a sequined waistcoat.
  • Melissa Talago Melissa on LinkedIn
    Content marketing and copywriting for B2B tech companies.
  • Catherine Turnbull Catherine Turnbull on LinkedIn
    Writer and journalist.
  • Jenny Wing www.jennywing.com
    Web and print copywriting, brand messaging and campaigns for not-for-profits, charities and the third sector.

Please email me if you’ve come along to a meet-up and would like to be added to this list.

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Biggest competitors or your greatest allies?

I set up these York copywriters meet-ups as I never had the chance to properly chat at other networking events.

When I went freelance, I assumed all copywriters are created equal. But it turns out we all have our niches – be that in sectors, or type of writing. For example, I specialise in SEO web content. If I get an enquiry for a project when I don’t have capacity, I’ll recommend a fellow York copywriter. And they’ve kindly done the same for me.

Next York Copywriters’ Coffee

I try to arrange one every quarter. Email me at helen at inkgardener.co.uk to be added to the notification list. Or connect with me on LinkedIn.

Frequently asked copywriter questions

Over a coffee in one of York’s lovely venues, we talk about everything from offering discounts to late-paying clients. But if you can’t join us, please check out my How to become a freelance copywriter article to learn from our mistakes!

Past York Copywriters meet-ups

Thursday 21 November 2024: Coffee

10.30am – 12pm Cosy Club, Fossgate, York

Wednesday 10 July 2024: Coffee

10.30am – 12pm Cosy Club, Fossgate, York

Thursday 16 November 2023: Coffee

10am – 11.30am Cosy Club, Fossgate, York

13 July 2023: Coffee

10am – 11.30am Cosy Club, Fossgate, York

20 November 2019: Coffee

10.30am – 11.30am Fancy Hank’s Bar & Kitchen, York

14 August 2019: Cocktails

6.30pm – 8pm THOR’S tipi (THOR’S SÓL ÁST), York

15 May 2019: Coffee

11am – 12pm Cut and Chase, Goodramgate, York

13 Feb 2019: Coffee

11am – 12pm Cut and Chase, Goodramgate, York

17 October 2018: Coffee

11am – 12pm Cut and Chase, Goodramgate, York

9 May 2018: Coffee

11am – 12pm Cut and Chase, Goodramgate

21 Feb 2018: Coffee

11am – 12pm Ambiente Tapas, Fossgate, York

17 October 2017: Coffee

11am – 12pm Ambiente Tapas, Fossgate, York

How do I find out about the next meet-up?

I post dates and times here, on Eventbrite, LinkedIn, and on the  Ink Gardener Facebook page. Please email me if you want to be put on the email distribution list.

Looking forward to meeting you!