Hi, I’m Helen Barnett

I help brands and businesses get their message across in the best way to appeal to their ideal clients.

But this wasn’t always me.

For a while I was a journalist, then editor making it from weekly newspaper to top national news website (I was very tired, I mean look at me).

But I missed doing ‘the thing’ - talking to people, getting enthused by their stories and their missions, making their lives a little bit easier, writing.

So I set off on my own to share what I’ve learnt about sniffing out a story, to help businesses work out their own angle. Something that helps position them in the market, build credibility, and be heard in the noise.

I call it going from confusion to clarity because unpacking how a business got to its current state can be messy. Or the topics can be complicated. But together we work out the way forward with a set plan or cracking bit of content to move your business to the next stage. I love delving into how businesses position themselves.

As journalists we’re trained to be generalists, so I like to think I can quickly turn my hand to most industries. A few I’ve written for are: personal finance, beauty manufacturing, travel, leadership coaching, legal, tax and audit, sustainable energy and wellness - quite the smorgasbord!

My curiosity takes me travelling around the world and the UK and when I’m not planning my next trip I’ll be either be getting fresh air or curled up with a book and the latest Oscar-tipped films.

How it works

I ensure working with me is as simple as possible so you can get on with running your business. Here’s a step by step breakdown.

  • You tell me your issues and we discuss how I could help.

  • If you decide to work with me, the first step is to answer a few questions about your business, tone of voice, house rules and key messages.

    If you're not sure, we can work it out together.

  • If you want content strategy, we'll have a chat for an hour or two to really dig into your business, where you're at and where you want to go.

    Lots of clients enjoy going over this as it reminds them of their vision and what makes their offering so great. Some said it reminds them of working with a business coach.

    We work out your content pillars, key messages, content ideas, and a channel strategy so you know the types of messages you will put where.

  • Depending on your brief, I might be able to get on with the writing without much input from you.

    However, if it's for an in-depth thought leadership piece I will probably need to interview you to get some information and a feel for your tone of voice and opinions. In which case we'll talk for 30 mins to an hour.

  • Ask me anything for an hour!

    Get access to my content strategy expertise, improve your writing, work out an action plan, and sign up for more sessions to check back in on your progress, as and when you want.

  • I write up your content strategy into a document for you to keep and refer back to.

    If you've booked me for content writing, I'll send you your copy by our agreed deadline. You will usually have one round of edits included in your package.

Services

Do It Yourself

Save money by writing content yourself

  • Go from being confused to having a clear plan

  • Content strategy exclusive to you

  • Define your messaging

  • Formulate your key content themes

  • Content ideas specific to your business

  • Free content plan template

  • From £1,000

Do It With You

DIY package + follow up sessions

  • Problem solving

  • Writing feedback from national editor (me!)

  • Additional content ideas

  • SEO and traffic development advice

  • Brainstorming buddy

  • Accountability

  • From £1250

Do It For You

The a la carte of content strategy and writing!

  • Bespoke package with or without a content strategy

  • Adaptable to all industries and TOV

  • Methods to get team buy-in

  • Just need writing? That’s fine

  • Clear copy written by a journalist

  • Blogs, case studies, thought leadership, LinkedIn, white papers, eBooks and more.

  • No minimum spend

  • Guaranteed to be waffle-free

  • From £375/day, £60/hr

New for 2024

1-Hour Strategy Sprint

Get answers in an hour - £100

  • Access to my content strategy expertise

  • Save time on research

  • Focused advice tailored to you

  • Quick content ideas

  • Outside perspective

  • Get accountability to write your words!

  • Peace of mind

  • Cost-effective for smaller budgets

  • £100 per session

More about me

Favourite trip: Cuba

Currently listening to: Chappell Roan, Lianne La Havas

Podcasts I always go back to: Table Manners. Working Hard, Hardly Working. Shameless.

Favourite drink: Aperol spritz

Currently learning: Doing a Chartered Institute of Marketing qualification

Favourite TV show: Succession

Last photo taken: The cat. Always the cat.

Trying lately: Swimming

Contact me to get clear on your copy

hello@helenbarnettmedia.co.uk