About me
Hi! I’m Lily, an experienced writer and editor in Colchester specialising in copywriting for small businesses and content writing for magazines.
The Wordsmith UK started out as a part-time local newspaper gig during the second year of my English Literature degree. Soon, it flourished into a full-time freelance writing business.
Now, I’ve been writing and editing professionally for around six years, with my work regularly being published in a range of national titles.
I’ve also recently branched out into small business copywriting, using the skills I’ve gained in online writing for big brands to help smaller businesses in my local community.
My journey as a writer
Without getting too cliché - I’m supposed to be a professional writer, after all - words have always fascinated me. I’m not going to start directly quoting Dumbledore (if you know, you know), but there really is something so magical about how the right words can convey so much. Knowledge. Emotion. Inspiration. Empowerment. Words - whether spoken or written - have the power to captivate our hearts and enthral our imaginations. But choosing the right ones isn’t always easy.
Growing up as a shy and awkward introvert meant speaking never came naturally to me. There were so often things I wanted to say, but the words would become trapped somewhere between my brain and my mouth. So, I tended to take out the middle man and direct my brain to my hands instead. Unlike speaking, the written word has always come naturally to me - I found that as soon as I put pen to paper (or fingertips to keys), the words were set free.
Nowadays, I’d say writing is still my preferred form of communication, but I’ve also become far more comfortable with speaking - largely due to the fact I’m also a yoga teacher now, and regularly find myself guiding a room full of students through classes with my voice (something little Lily would never ever believe..!).
Niching as a health and wellness writer
When it comes to my favourite topics to write about, the world of wellbeing reigns supreme. I’ve written and edited content for several health, fitness and wellbeing titles over the years, including Top Santé UK, Women’s Fitness, Natural Health, Psychologies and Platinum. During that time, I’ve covered topics ranging from pregnancy and menopause to yoga and meditation to fitness and nutrition (and everything in between!). Plus, I’m also a qualified yoga teacher, specialising in prenatal and postnatal yoga - so it’s safe to say I’m pretty clued up on all things wellness.
If you’re looking for a writer or editor for your publication, website or small business within the wellness space, I’d love to work with you. Pop me an email and let’s have a chat!