Nicola Smith – Ghostwriter

Passionate and experienced writer, journalist, ghostwriter and editor, published in online and print publications nationally and globally.

Overview

I work closely with individuals to produce short-form content, from blog posts and social media posts to bylined articles and short books. I have extensive experience in both B2B writing for business audiences, and in crafting personal stories for a consumer audience.

My business writing has appeared in titles including The Guardian, The Times, Marketing Week, and the AMEX website. Consumer credentials include Woman & Home, Sainsbury's Magazine, Coast and Cycling Plus.

Services

Short-Form Content

Languages

English (UK)

Work experience

Freelance journalist, writer, ghostwriter and editor

Self-employed

Aug, 2001 — Present

My work encompasses conceiving and pitching feature ideas, researching stories, interviewing subjects, and writing and editing copy, as well as commissioning writers and proofing and editing work. I write articles, blog posts, reports, white papers and ghostwrite thought leadership columns, as well as editing magazines and articles, with titles including The Guardian, BBC.co.uk, The Times and Sainsbury's Magazine. I also write highly sensitive 'first person' pieces for Woman and Home magazine, based on in-depth interviews with the subjects. My copywriting work includes projects for Sodexo, Bacardi, Samsung and Unilever, as well as regular articles for the AMEX website. I also carry out PR for businesses in the B2B and B2C space. I have written and self-published a novel, and recently (2024) had a short story published in an anthology.

Freelance journalist, writer, ghostwriter and editor

Self-employed

Aug, 2001 — Present

I write articles, blog posts, reports, white papers and ghostwrite thought leadership columns, as well as editing magazines and articles, with titles including The Guardian and The Times. I also write highly sensitive 'first person' pieces for Woman and Home magazine, based on in-depth interviews. My copywriting work includes projects for Sodexo, Bacardi, Samsung and Unilever, as well as regular articles for the AMEX website.

Account manager

Charlton Communications

Mar, 1998 — Jul, 2001 (over 3 years)

Working with clients to understand their messaging and audience, and overseeing a PR campaign to communicate this. This included working with the press, building relationships, conceiving news angles, and writing bylined articles and case studies.