Lucy Cripps
copyeditor | proofreader | writer
I have an MA in professional writing, a BA in English lit and lang (yes, fine, and American studies – it was the 90s) and a PGCE English.
It’s fair to say I’ve done my time with the theory.
I’ve hit practice hard too. I senior lectured in grammar, writing and editing at Salzburg University for five years, taught English as a foreign language for a ten-year spell and gathered a small mountain (a hill, if you will) of real-world commercial wordsmithing with household names, global and local.
You name it, I’ve written it: charity and construction, clinical research and shoes, jewellery and travel, extreme sports and airlines, curry-sauce packaging and even a Lithuanian rocker’s lyrics.
GLORIOUS CLIENTS GALORE
Red Bull
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Deloitte
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Landmark
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Study Abroad Foundation
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Graze
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Engadget
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Melt Digital
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National Association of Jewellers
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Red Bull • Deloitte • Landmark • Study Abroad Foundation • Graze • Engadget • Melt Digital • National Association of Jewellers •
what I do
writing
Well-researched, engaging content in the best voice for you and your audience
copyediting
Your words with my wizardry for clarity and consistency, organisation and flow
proofreading
Your words, grammar, spelling and punctuation perfected for the best results
teaching
Grow your confidence to write in your own voice in easy-going 1-2-1 sessions
PEOPLE SAY NICE THINGS
Deloitte: Just wanted to say thanks for all your help getting the yearbook out there in great shape! Your eagle eyes were a big help
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NAJ: I just wanted to let you know that The Jeweller has won Magazine of the Year at the 2025 TAF Awards. Thank you so much for all your help to ensure we have a publication worthy of recognition.
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WANN: You did a fantastic job. The story is heartbreakingly detailed. The reader is right there with her
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Landmark: We are very happy with the copy! Great work 😊
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I aspire to write like this! Thanks Lucy.
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Deloitte: Just wanted to say thanks for all your help getting the yearbook out there in great shape! Your eagle eyes were a big help • NAJ: I just wanted to let you know that The Jeweller has won Magazine of the Year at the 2025 TAF Awards. Thank you so much for all your help to ensure we have a publication worthy of recognition. • WANN: You did a fantastic job. The story is heartbreakingly detailed. The reader is right there with her • Landmark: We are very happy with the copy! Great work 😊 • I aspire to write like this! Thanks Lucy. •
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Hello!
OK, we’re going from meh to magnificent.
You want your copy to sparkle, your sentences to sing, your commas to behave themselves.
I’m here for you.
I promise, wobbles in your message are absolutely fine — making writing right is MY job.