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Earthodic

Earthodic are a climate tech start up who have developed a fully bio-based waterproof coating for paper and card.

I developed a brand tone of voice for them and wrote copy for their website, social media bios and physical marketing assets.

The brief

Earthodic approached me as they were struggling to find a copywriter and branding specialist who “got” sustainability. They were searching for someone who could accurately express their product’s properties and advantages without greenwashing. All the while creating a compelling tone of voice that reflected their brand values.

The result

After consultancy calls with the Earthodic team to dig into their offering and ideal customer, I created a tone of voice guide complete with tonal values and example copy.

I also wrote a mission statement, brand values, tagline and a list of words and phrases to use and to avoid.

 

I created a brand voice that was direct, assured and humble – reflecting the company’s goals to be a practical part of the solution, rather than claiming to have the answer to all the world’s sustainability issues. I used clear, to-the-point language that would be easy for anyone to understand.

Where performance meets purpose. Through rigorous experimentation, testing and optimisation, we’ve developed pioneering, patented products. Not only do our coatings perform exceptionally—they’re also easy to apply using existing equipment. So as many people as possible can join us on the journey to a circular economy.
Sustainable impact. Mitigating climate change is a many-sided mission. We don’t claim to have all the answers, but we want to play our part. Our products have the potential to achieve further circularity in the paper industry. As well as replacing some plastic packaging. And cutting carbon emissions from landfilling coated paper products.
Screenshot of Earthodic website "values" section. With the values imaginative, meticulous, pioneering, credible and transparent.
Screenshot of Earthodic website footer, with the tagline "Bio-based coatings for a circular world".

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The feedback

Here’s what Earthodic had to say about my work:

 
“We worked with Rachel in 2023 to develop brand copy guidelines (mission, tagline, values, voice and tone), as well as copy for our website, social media profiles and marketing collateral.
 
As a company in the sustainability space, we were looking for a copywriter who had an awareness of the circular economy and could help us articulate our contribution and impact. Rachel’s experience and examples of work aligned with our goals. 
 
It was a pleasure to work with Rachel as we found her to be responsive and efficient, the copy to be succinct and exact, and the process of feedback and editing to run smoothly. We were extremely happy with the work Rachel produced, in fact many lines of copy had us exalting “Yes!” or “Love it!”. We have no hesitation in recommending Rachel and plan to work with her again.”
 
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Fiona Donaghey, Co-founder of Earthodic

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5 newsletter elements to keep readers coming back ⬇️ 

Based on stats from client newsletters I’ve written and elements from the ones I personally can't wait to open.

1. Stories

Whether it’s the tale of how your business came into being, a powerful story from a member of your community, or a vision for a better world: people love stories. Hearing them, sharing them, reading them.

2. Original insights

Break down complex industry developments with your unique perspective. When you consistently offer thoughtful analysis, readers begin to seek out and trust your viewpoint.

3.Curated roundups

A well-curated list of industry events, news, and resources provides real value for busy readers. Make it skimmable, relevant, and watch your open rates grow.

4. Interviews

In the age of AI and recycled content, interviews with real people stand out. Whether featuring external experts or highlighting your team's expertise, interviews offer genuine perspectives readers can't find elsewhere.

5. Community spotlights

Featuring your community members with photos and stories builds connection and belonging. It transforms your newsletter from a broadcast into a gathering place.

Want to level up your newsletter? Start by picking one of these elements and implementing it consistently. Watch how your readers respond, then build from there.

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5 newsletter elements to keep readers coming back ⬇️ 

Based on stats from client newsletters I’ve written and elements from the ones I personally can't wait to open.

1. Stories

Whether it’s the tale of how your business came into being, a powerful story from a member of your community, or a vision for a better world: people love stories. Hearing them, sharing them, reading them.

2. Original insights

Break down complex industry developments with your unique perspective. When you consistently offer thoughtful analysis, readers begin to seek out and trust your viewpoint.

3.Curated roundups

A well-curated list of industry events, news, and resources provides real value for busy readers. Make it skimmable, relevant, and watch your open rates grow.

4. Interviews

In the age of AI and recycled content, interviews with real people stand out. Whether featuring external experts or highlighting your team's expertise, interviews offer genuine perspectives readers can't find elsewhere.

5. Community spotlights

Featuring your community members with photos and stories builds connection and belonging. It transforms your newsletter from a broadcast into a gathering place.

Want to level up your newsletter? Start by picking one of these elements and implementing it consistently. Watch how your readers respond, then build from there.

#Newsletters #EmailMarketing #FreelanceCopywriter #ContentMarketing
5 newsletter elements to keep readers coming back ⬇️ 

Based on stats from client newsletters I’ve written and elements from the ones I personally can't wait to open.

1. Stories

Whether it’s the tale of how your business came into being, a powerful story from a member of your community, or a vision for a better world: people love stories. Hearing them, sharing them, reading them.

2. Original insights

Break down complex industry developments with your unique perspective. When you consistently offer thoughtful analysis, readers begin to seek out and trust your viewpoint.

3.Curated roundups

A well-curated list of industry events, news, and resources provides real value for busy readers. Make it skimmable, relevant, and watch your open rates grow.

4. Interviews

In the age of AI and recycled content, interviews with real people stand out. Whether featuring external experts or highlighting your team's expertise, interviews offer genuine perspectives readers can't find elsewhere.

5. Community spotlights

Featuring your community members with photos and stories builds connection and belonging. It transforms your newsletter from a broadcast into a gathering place.

Want to level up your newsletter? Start by picking one of these elements and implementing it consistently. Watch how your readers respond, then build from there.

#Newsletters #EmailMarketing #FreelanceCopywriter #ContentMarketing
5 newsletter elements to keep readers coming back ⬇️ 

Based on stats from client newsletters I’ve written and elements from the ones I personally can't wait to open.

1. Stories

Whether it’s the tale of how your business came into being, a powerful story from a member of your community, or a vision for a better world: people love stories. Hearing them, sharing them, reading them.

2. Original insights

Break down complex industry developments with your unique perspective. When you consistently offer thoughtful analysis, readers begin to seek out and trust your viewpoint.

3.Curated roundups

A well-curated list of industry events, news, and resources provides real value for busy readers. Make it skimmable, relevant, and watch your open rates grow.

4. Interviews

In the age of AI and recycled content, interviews with real people stand out. Whether featuring external experts or highlighting your team's expertise, interviews offer genuine perspectives readers can't find elsewhere.

5. Community spotlights

Featuring your community members with photos and stories builds connection and belonging. It transforms your newsletter from a broadcast into a gathering place.

Want to level up your newsletter? Start by picking one of these elements and implementing it consistently. Watch how your readers respond, then build from there.

#Newsletters #EmailMarketing #FreelanceCopywriter #ContentMarketing
5 newsletter elements to keep readers coming back ⬇️ 

Based on stats from client newsletters I’ve written and elements from the ones I personally can't wait to open.

1. Stories

Whether it’s the tale of how your business came into being, a powerful story from a member of your community, or a vision for a better world: people love stories. Hearing them, sharing them, reading them.

2. Original insights

Break down complex industry developments with your unique perspective. When you consistently offer thoughtful analysis, readers begin to seek out and trust your viewpoint.

3.Curated roundups

A well-curated list of industry events, news, and resources provides real value for busy readers. Make it skimmable, relevant, and watch your open rates grow.

4. Interviews

In the age of AI and recycled content, interviews with real people stand out. Whether featuring external experts or highlighting your team's expertise, interviews offer genuine perspectives readers can't find elsewhere.

5. Community spotlights

Featuring your community members with photos and stories builds connection and belonging. It transforms your newsletter from a broadcast into a gathering place.

Want to level up your newsletter? Start by picking one of these elements and implementing it consistently. Watch how your readers respond, then build from there.

#Newsletters #EmailMarketing #FreelanceCopywriter #ContentMarketing
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5 newsletter elements to keep readers coming back ⬇️ Based on stats from client newsletters I’ve written and elements from the ones I personally can't wait to open. 1. Stories Whether it’s the tale of how your business came into being, a powerful story from a member of your community, or a vision for a better world: people love stories. Hearing them, sharing them, reading them. 2. Original insights Break down complex industry developments with your unique perspective. When you consistently offer thoughtful analysis, readers begin to seek out and trust your viewpoint. 3.Curated roundups A well-curated list of industry events, news, and resources provides real value for busy readers. Make it skimmable, relevant, and watch your open rates grow. 4. Interviews In the age of AI and recycled content, interviews with real people stand out. Whether featuring external experts or highlighting your team's expertise, interviews offer genuine perspectives readers can't find elsewhere. 5. Community spotlights Featuring your community members with photos and stories builds connection and belonging. It transforms your newsletter from a broadcast into a gathering place. Want to level up your newsletter? Start by picking one of these elements and implementing it consistently. Watch how your readers respond, then build from there. #Newsletters #EmailMarketing #FreelanceCopywriter #ContentMarketing
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Get to know me 😃 

It's been a while since I've done a reintroduction post for any new followers (actually, have I ever done one?). So here goes...

The work stuff:

✍ I’m a freelance copywriter and content strategist for ethical organisations - like sustainability and impact led businesses, non-profits and charities.

🥨 I’m also a German translator with a postgrad Diploma in Translation. I studied English and German at uni and did a year abroad in Stuttgart, followed by an internship in Hamburg after graduating.

🌐 Having previously worked at an SEO agency, I also know my search engines, as demonstrated by my work with Semrush over the past couple of years.

The non-work stuff:

🐂 I live in Birmingham with my fiancé, Matt, and our dog, Winnie, (pictured below). Well, technically, we now live in a small village just into Worcestershire, but I still spend a lot of my time in Brum. We moved here a few years back and I love it – Birmingham definitely doesn’t deserve its bad rep!

📕I’m a big reader – although not that fast. My target for 2025 is 24 books – two books a month. I’m on track so far. My favourite genre is fantasy, but I’m open to anything!

🌿 I decided to go vegan a couple of years ago – but I knew I’d be more likely to stick at it if I wasn’t too strict. A couple of years on, I still eat mainly plant-based, but I’d have to describe myself as “flegan” (flexible vegan) - as I have been known to eat the odd bit of dairy chocolate and cheese… hashtag#ProgressOverPerfection

I’d love to get to know some of my followers better. Any other fantasy nerds out there? Imperfect vegans? Adopted Brummies? Let me know in the comments 👇 

#GetToKnowMe #Flegan #FreelanceCopywriter 

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Get to know me 😃 It's been a while since I've done a reintroduction post for any new followers (actually, have I ever done one?). So here goes... The work stuff: ✍ I’m a freelance copywriter and content strategist for ethical organisations - like sustainability and impact led businesses, non-profits and charities. 🥨 I’m also a German translator with a postgrad Diploma in Translation. I studied English and German at uni and did a year abroad in Stuttgart, followed by an internship in Hamburg after graduating. 🌐 Having previously worked at an SEO agency, I also know my search engines, as demonstrated by my work with Semrush over the past couple of years. The non-work stuff: 🐂 I live in Birmingham with my fiancé, Matt, and our dog, Winnie, (pictured below). Well, technically, we now live in a small village just into Worcestershire, but I still spend a lot of my time in Brum. We moved here a few years back and I love it – Birmingham definitely doesn’t deserve its bad rep! 📕I’m a big reader – although not that fast. My target for 2025 is 24 books – two books a month. I’m on track so far. My favourite genre is fantasy, but I’m open to anything! 🌿 I decided to go vegan a couple of years ago – but I knew I’d be more likely to stick at it if I wasn’t too strict. A couple of years on, I still eat mainly plant-based, but I’d have to describe myself as “flegan” (flexible vegan) - as I have been known to eat the odd bit of dairy chocolate and cheese… hashtag#ProgressOverPerfection I’d love to get to know some of my followers better. Any other fantasy nerds out there? Imperfect vegans? Adopted Brummies? Let me know in the comments 👇 #GetToKnowMe #Flegan #FreelanceCopywriter [Image description: Rachel, a white woman with long brown hair, sits on a sofa, smiling, next to a small, scruffy, black-and-white dog]
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4 years since I started running The Ethical Copywriter full time!

The funny thing about being freelance is that even though I've technically been in the same job that whole time, every year has been different.

Looking back at the projects I was working on in my first year of business, it feels like a complete other era!

I'm now lucky enough to have had a couple of ongoing clients for almost two years, but I've also had a range of shorter-term and ad-hoc projects that have kept me on my toes.

Looking forward to seeing what the next year brings!

#Freelance #Freelancer #FreelancingJourney #FreelanceCopywriter #EthicalBusiness #SustainableBusiness
4 years since I started running The Ethical Copywriter full time!

The funny thing about being freelance is that even though I've technically been in the same job that whole time, every year has been different.

Looking back at the projects I was working on in my first year of business, it feels like a complete other era!

I'm now lucky enough to have had a couple of ongoing clients for almost two years, but I've also had a range of shorter-term and ad-hoc projects that have kept me on my toes.

Looking forward to seeing what the next year brings!

#Freelance #Freelancer #FreelancingJourney #FreelanceCopywriter #EthicalBusiness #SustainableBusiness
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4 years since I started running The Ethical Copywriter full time! The funny thing about being freelance is that even though I've technically been in the same job that whole time, every year has been different. Looking back at the projects I was working on in my first year of business, it feels like a complete other era! I'm now lucky enough to have had a couple of ongoing clients for almost two years, but I've also had a range of shorter-term and ad-hoc projects that have kept me on my toes. Looking forward to seeing what the next year brings! #Freelance #Freelancer #FreelancingJourney #FreelanceCopywriter #EthicalBusiness #SustainableBusiness
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I'm delighted to have been invited back to the University of Warwick at the end of the month to deliver my talk, "How to build sustainability and ethics into your freelance translation business", to this year's cohort of translation masters students!

I really enjoyed my visit last year - it was great to speak to a really engaged bunch of students who seemed genuinely interested in the topic of ethical business.

Hoping that this year's students also find it valuable.

#EthicalBusiness #EthicalFreelancing #FreelanceTranslation #EthicalTranslation
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I'm delighted to have been invited back to the University of Warwick at the end of the month to deliver my talk, "How to build sustainability and ethics into your freelance translation business", to this year's cohort of translation masters students! I really enjoyed my visit last year - it was great to speak to a really engaged bunch of students who seemed genuinely interested in the topic of ethical business. Hoping that this year's students also find it valuable. #EthicalBusiness #EthicalFreelancing #FreelanceTranslation #EthicalTranslation
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