I’m Elizabeth Inniss, a freelance writer and editor with over a decade of experience working with award-winning agencies and businesses. Based in Birmingham, I specialize in copywriting, scriptwriting, and editing and have worked with clients ranging from entertainment companies to nonprofits. I’m passionate about delivering high-quality content and have been recognized through various awards and shortlisted competitions. My background includes creating and coordinating scripts for TV productions, writing articles for major platforms like HuffPost UK, and winning substantial funding for different projects. I’m also a French speaker and love building strong connections with clients to ensure their visions are brought to life through compelling writing.

Elizabeth Inniss

I’m Elizabeth Inniss, a freelance writer and editor with over a decade of experience working with award-winning agencies and businesses. Based in Birmingham, I specialize in copywriting, scriptwriting, and editing and have worked with clients ranging from entertainment companies to nonprofits. I’m passionate about delivering high-quality content and have been recognized through various awards and shortlisted competitions. My background includes creating and coordinating scripts for TV productions, writing articles for major platforms like HuffPost UK, and winning substantial funding for different projects. I’m also a French speaker and love building strong connections with clients to ensure their visions are brought to life through compelling writing.

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I’m Elizabeth Inniss, a freelance writer and editor with over a decade of experience working with award-winning agencies and businesses. Based in Birmingham, I specialize in copywriting, scriptwriting, and editing and have worked with clients ranging from entertainment companies to nonprofits. I’m passionate about delivering high-quality content and have been recognized through various awards and shortlisted competitions.

My background includes creating and coordinating scripts for TV productions, writing articles for major platforms like HuffPost UK, and winning substantial funding for different projects. I’m also a French speaker and love building strong connections with clients to ensure their visions are brought to life through compelling writing.

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Language

French
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Writer at Self Employed
January 1, 2012 - Present
A highly regarded freelance writer and consultant known for producing high-quality written material and guidance in content, copywriting, scriptwriting, and editing. Clients include Threewise Entertainment (for Nickelodeon Australia), Skills Training UK, Ingeus, Citizens Advice Bureau, Millennium Point Trust and Midland Heart. Developed and edited TV series scripts, scripted an RTS-nominated docu-drama, published articles in HuffPost UK, secured over £75m in funding for clients, won Arts Council Funding in 2021/22, and was shortlisted in the BBC Heartlands script competition.
Bid Writer at Midland Heart
December 31, 2012 - July 21, 2025
Prepared thorough, concise, and well-evidenced reports for tender preparation including writing, proofreading, and editing submissions. Achieved a 90% first round pass rate and 55% award rate, maintained a 100% win rate in the homeless services sector, and secured over £5 million funding.
Grants Officer at Big Lottery Fund
December 31, 2010 - July 21, 2025
Assessed applications using matrices, interview skills, and professional judgement. Handled high-profile applications for the Village SOS programme, later filmed by the BBC. Responsible for reducing historical disputes backlog from 170 to 30 within three months.
Employment Advisor / Facilitator at Ingeus UK
December 31, 2009 - July 21, 2025
Managed a portfolio of 40-80 clients, providing one-to-one and group support including running client workshops. Presented group assessment recruitment sessions on a consultant basis. Earned £250k for the company and placed 60+ long-term unemployed clients into sustainable jobs. Interviewed former clients and edited material for a marketing book.
Contract Worker / Temporary Worker at Various Agencies
December 31, 2006 - July 21, 2025
Involved in multiple projects in the UK film industry including roles as Runner, Script Editor, Camera Assistant, Assistant Director, and Extra/Actor. Temporary roles included Administrator, Marketing Assistant, Writer, and Researcher for companies such as The Law Society, Eversheds LLP, and Pedigree Chum.

Education

BA (Hons) at University of Warwick
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

Story Development
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Narrative Design
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Copywriting
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Preparing Tenders
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Writing for Media
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Education