Andrew Baskott
A copywriter for the UK Architectural, Built Environment, Property, Outdoor, Heritage, Garden, and Photography sectors. Available for work
Writing that brings places, spaces, products, and services to life - all crafted with a human touch, not cobbled together by the likes of ChatGPT. And with the words taken care of, you're free to focus on all the things you would much rather be doing.
✨"...with such a complex message, clarity was essential. You have succeeded where we had struggled and the brochure and project proposals ... are pitched perfectly." ✨
Peter Tyler and Gordana Mandic, Directors, Tyler Mandic Architects, Chelsea, London.
✨"You have a wonderful natural style ... this is excellent - thank you. Just what we were hoping for!" ✨
Jo Shaer, Founder, Lollipop - content marketing specialists for Fire and Security sectors.
Hi there, I'm Andrew – a Northampton-based freelance copywriter who brings a fresh perspective to your copy and content. A writer for when you need just the right words.
After all, copywriting isn't always about writing to sell. It can be about nurturing your audience, too. So, whatever your message. Whatever your aim, I'll find the essential words you need.
Words that can...
• Simplify a complex message
• Paint a persuasive picture
• Engage, resonate, and connect with your ideal audience
• Evoke a thought or a feeling
• Build trust
• Help you stand out from the crowd
• Tell your story
• Inspire the curious to act...
Why do I write for such a mix of sectors?
It's not quite such a random choice as you might think. Instead, it's all about photography. Before entering the world of copywriting in 2018, I was a freelance landscape and location photographer. Shooting editorial and commercial images for stock and various clients, including the National Trust, I specialised in photographing everything about Britain's architecture, landscapes, gardens, and heritage locations.
All things that genuinely interested me. And still do. So it made perfect sense to write for clients in the same sectors, too.
In a way, I'm still creating pictures, only now using words rather than a camera. With just the right words, I paint persuasive pictures to bring places, spaces, products, and services to life.
✨“What can I say? Your words took me on a journey. I was fully engaged and absolutely loved the writing style!" ✨
Toni-Ann Bird, Director, Guild House Estate Agents, Warwickshire.
Some extra (reassuring) bits you'll want to know...
🎯 I have a diverse copywriting portfolio. Projects include writing for...
• Architects
• Luxury outdoor clothing brands
• High-end contemporary and period design properties
• Designer watch and jewellery engraving
• PropTech 3D Smart City modelling platform for sustainable urban design and planning
• Garden design
• Independent construction
• Garden retail
• Photographers
• Photographic studios
• Local authority planning officers
• Fire safety and protection
• CCTV and Security systems
• Cyber-security
• Business Resilience
• Health and fitness
• Photographic holidays, tours, and workshops, and
• Heritage tourism
🎯 I've written in-depth illustrated articles and short features for various UK consumer and trade publications. Topics include garden design and history, heritage travel, and photography.
🎯 I'm trained and qualified with a College of Media & Publishing (CMP) Level 4 Diploma (with Distinction) in Copywriting.
🎯 I also have a CMP Level 4 Diploma (Distinction) in Google SEO.
🎯 I'm fully insured with Professional Indemnity cover for £1,000,000 from Policy Bee.
🎯 My current day rate is £360. According to ProCopywriters' latest survey for 2024, the UK average day rate is £440 meaning you get the essential words you're after at a rate that's fair for both of us.
Now, what would you like me to write? I can help you with...
✅ Advertorials / Advertising Features / Sponsored Articles
✅ Blog posts and Articles - Search Engine Optimised (SEO)
✅ Brochures, Booklets, Flyers, Guides, Leaflets, Postcards, Posters...
✅ Direct Mail Sales Letters
✅ eBooks
✅ Emails - nurture, share your news, promote, inform, entertain etc.
✅ Storytelling - project stories written for architects, placemakers, developers, planners...
✅ Taglines, Straplines and Slogans
✅ Web Pages
✅ Website Refresh - adding a little polish to make your words really shine
✨"Thank you so much, Andrew - this is great! You’ve really nailed the evocative copy we're after. And with so many options for taglines, we definitely have that part of the project covered too." ✨
Emma Mathias, Bradshaw Taylor - the home of luxury outdoor clothing and country lifestyle brands.
So, for captivating, enticing, and memorable copy and content that's...
• Carefully crafted for your ideal audience
• Easily understood - but not dumbed down
• Always engaging, and
• Never dull
Please get in touch. My website is currently offline undergoing a bit of a revamp, but you can still send an email or give me call to tell me more about the words you're after because I'd love the opportunity to work with you on your next copywriting project.
✨"Andrew ... your work has been invaluable to us." ✨
Paola Bergamaschi, Studio Director, Christian Tagliavini Photographic Art, Switzerland
Contact details
- Advertisements
- Brochures and leaflets
- Content marketing
- Copy-editing
- Conversion copywriting
- Digital and SEO copywriting
- PR and Journalism
- Tone of voice
Skills
- B2B
- B2C
- Consumer goods
- Engineering and Manufacturing
- Lifestyle
- Property and interiors
- Science and Technology
- Sport, travel and leisure
Specialisms
Qualifications & Awards
🥇 Level 4 Diploma (Distinction) in Copywriting from the College of Media and Publishing🥇 Level 4 Diploma (Distinction) in Google SEO from the College of Media and Publishing
Portfolio
Web and email copy for upmarket garden retail brand
Writing web and email copy for specialist British garden retail brand Sarah Raven.
Evocative and enticing copy for Bradshaw Taylor
To write punchy, evocative and emotive copy as part of a brand awareness campaign for their Epicentre retail brand.
Web pages for company specialising in cyber security
To write new content for six pages of mimeSURE's website.
Proposal documents for Tyler Mandic Ltd, Architects ...
A complex and slightly unusual brief to write supporting documents for a luxury development of apartments and penthouses in SE ...
Copy for multi-page brochure for £1m contemporary ...
The brief was to write copy for a 14 page brochure illustrating a £1m contemporary design home.
Copy for multi-page brochure for country cottage
Asked to write the copy for a brochure for a high-end country cottage property.
Copy for multi-page brochure for £1.1m property
Asked to write the copy for a 16 page brochure for a high-end property.
Leaflet copy for garden designer
Single-sided A4 leaflet for a garden design and soft landscaping business
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