York Copywriters' Coffee

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.

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 my mistakes!

Past York Copywriters meet-ups

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