Reed Words - writing and ideas since 1993

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My Portfolio

I have written for

Alconbury Weald The Halcyon The Brink Virgin Atlantic YouView 26 / British Library London Symphony Orchestra London Vision Clinic The Great Blandini Exosphere Scoopt Chester Zoo

In others’ words

“Mike’s attention to detail and ability to maintain an overview help him stand out. But it’s his flair for capturing the spirit of the brand in a witty, worldly way that makes him one of the best writers I’ve worked with.”

Simon Manchipp, Founder, SomeOne

“I wish I could write as skillfully as Mike does, and with the same simplicity, economy and clarity.”

Michael Wolff, Michael Wolff & Company

“Mike always delivers and delights with his insight and copy, no matter what the task. I use him for everything I can, and wholeheartedly recommend him.”

Andy Annett, brand consultant and non–exec

“Mike is one of the best creative writers in the UK.”

Mike Rigby, Creative Director, Interbrand

“Mike’s copy has been central to the Tom Aikens and Tom’s Kitchen brands since 2012. He’s enthusiastic, dependable, flexible and a pleasure to work with. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.”

Irene Lentsch, Marketing & Communications, Tom Aikens Group

“Mike grasps what’s needed quickly, and the work is consistently first–rate. He’s always ready to go that extra mile, and adds real value to every project.”

John Saunders, Managing Director, Exosphere

“Mike was able to cut our over–complicated texts to concise phrases, and gave us a new, simple language to describe Scoopt. Mike was recommended to me as the best – and he is.”

Glynn Jones, Founder and CEO, Scoopt

“Better qualified men than me know that Mike is a superb writer; I mean, just look at his portfolio! I don’t, like some, use the word ‘awesome’ flippantly. But Mike is that.”

Richard Weston, Thought Collective/Ace Jet 170

“His enthusiasm is infectious, and the quality of his writing consistently exceeds our expectations.”

Craig Engelfried, Managing Director, London Vision Clinic

“Mike was invaluable during our rebrand. He immediately got under the skin of what we were trying to do, helping us extract the right messages from our brand and find our voice.”

Kate Tanner, Founder and Creative Director, Positive

“Mike totally understands me, my product, and my market. I can totally rely on his work and look forward to working a lot more with him.”

Chantal Teal, Founder, Love Brownies

“A supremely talented copywriter who is able to work magic and bring words to life.”

Joe Hosp, Founder and Creative Director, Mammal

“Mike is intelligent and creative, and has a passion for words and the power of creative communication.”

Rob Howsam, Managing Director, Purpose

“Mike is thoughtful, inventive, diligent and laid–back – a creative worthy of recommendation to even the most demanding client!”

Caroline Rowland, Founder, New Moon

“Mike listened and looked diligently – and then returned with what we’d always dreamed of. He has been a pleasure to work with, creating engaging and inspiring outcomes.”

David Robinson OBE, Co–founder, Community Links

Creative writing for brands

I come up with words and ideas for brands. That means helping with the detailed, back–room work of creating and re–creating brands, as well as expressing their character as sharply as possible.

It also means writing just about anything, from posters and ads to websites, apps and brochures; from films and animations to packaging and signage.

In short, it means understanding what makes your brand unique, and then making sure everyone else does, too.

Say hello

If you’d like to get in touch, feel free to email, call, tweet, post, comment – whatever you like. I’ll be here:

Emailmike@reedwords.co.uk

Mobile+44 (0)7976 887 231

Landline+44 (0)1306 885 861