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Michelle Ives

Wordy and Smith
Business Identity Marketing Coaching Personal Development Proposal Reviews Social Media Coaching Website Audits
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Website
michelle@wordyandsmith.com
+61 422 759 984

Socials

Facebook
LinkedIn
Instagram

Location

NSW

How I work

Meeting Method: Both Face to Face and Virtually
Budget Options:
  • $101 - $500
  • $501 - $2000
  • more than $2001
Billing Method:
  • Hourly
  • Package
Discovery Call: Available
Type:
  • Coach
  • Trainer

About Me

Welcome to my little slice of the VA Lead Network coach directory!

Good copywriters really are the lifeblood of any business, and VA's and OBM's who know how to write compelling, engaging and SEO-optimised copy are always in high demand (and worth their asking price). However, being able to write isn't a skill that comes naturally to most.

This is where I can help. As an award-winning copywriter for brands like Xero, GoFundMe, Sendle, American Express, Mamamia's Lady Startup, Mecca Maxima and more, I've developed a knack for storytelling in a way that turns heads and gets people listening.

Plus, as a former journalist for News Ltd and Bauer, I'm adept at writing press releases that are lifted almost ad verbatim by the journalists that publish them. Knowing how to write for media is a big, big plus in the eyes of many clients - and can land you as the most indispensable part of the team.

If it's content and brand based, I've created, managed and reported on it. From writing entirely new websites, to blog posts, weekly eDMs, in-app push notifications, eBooks, tenders and pitches, resumes, sales pages, automated email flows... content strategy, creation and management is my happy place.

So, if you're struggling with words and need a ghostwriter (something you can present under your name), or simply need coaching and guidance on how to write more persuasively, don't hesitate to reach out.

Warmest in words,
Michelle

Experience

  • 15+ years working as a published journalist and PR professional
  • Award-winning conversion copywriter
  • Head of Communications for two high-growth Australian startups, Sendle and Loocl
  • Founder of a successful personal finance blog and media commentator

Qualifications and Certifications

  • Bachelor of Media (Communications and Journalism)

Years of Experience

  • 10+ years actively coaching, mentoring and/or training VAs and/or OBMs
  • 15+ years working as a published journalist and PR professional

Number of VA and/or OBM Clients Coached, Mentored and/or Trained

10

Industry Experience

  • Arts Recreation and Tourism
  • Banking Finance and Insurance
  • Beauty and Fashion
  • Building Metal and Civil Construction
  • Creative Agencies
  • Education
  • Events
  • Government Agencies
  • Hospitality Food and Beverages
  • Pets and Animal Services
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate
  • Retail Ecommerce and Wholesale
  • Social community home care and disability services
  • Technology
  • Transport Postal and Warehousing
  • VA and Clerical Services

Testimonials

  • Testimonials on website 

Make an Enquiry

Reach out and let's chat. I'm best found at [email protected]

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