I’m a deep-thinking copywriter with strong skills gained from my accredited diploma with The College of Media and Publishing. I run Diamond Copy, my own freelance copywriting business, where I help businesses attract clients and increase sales through carefully crafted, audience-centered copy. With a First Class degree in Geography, I bring strong research, time management, and attention to detail skills to my writing. I enjoy collaborating with others and have experience working in different roles that have honed my writing and organizational abilities. I’m passionate about using words to make businesses shine.…

Laura Deacon

I’m a deep-thinking copywriter with strong skills gained from my accredited diploma with The College of Media and Publishing. I run Diamond Copy, my own freelance copywriting business, where I help businesses attract clients and increase sales through carefully crafted, audience-centered copy. With a First Class degree in Geography, I bring strong research, time management, and attention to detail skills to my writing. I enjoy collaborating with others and have experience working in different roles that have honed my writing and organizational abilities. I’m passionate about using words to make businesses shine.…

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I’m a deep-thinking copywriter with strong skills gained from my accredited diploma with The College of Media and Publishing. I run Diamond Copy, my own freelance copywriting business, where I help businesses attract clients and increase sales through carefully crafted, audience-centered copy.

With a First Class degree in Geography, I bring strong research, time management, and attention to detail skills to my writing. I enjoy collaborating with others and have experience working in different roles that have honed my writing and organizational abilities. I’m passionate about using words to make businesses shine.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Copywriter at Diamond Copy
April 1, 2025 - Present
Creating copy and content for businesses to show their brilliance irresistibly to customers. Consistently creating social media copy for Diamond Copy’s social channels by following a plan. Fostering relationships with prospects to give them the value of a genuine helping hand.
Teaching Assistant at Prospero Teaching Agency
January 1, 2025 - Present
Helping children play and interact safely in an after-school club. Resolving disputes and maintaining consistent behaviour expectations for primary school children.
Church Youth Leader at Sandon Road Hall, Basildon
January 1, 2010 - Present
Writing skills gained through creating engaging content suitable for primary-school-age children. Organisational skills gained through creating termly schedules and weekly session plans. Teamwork skills demonstrated when handling difficult behaviours in a team using behaviour awards.
AI Writing Evaluator at Outlier
October 31, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Successfully rated responses to prompts by AI bot with checks for accuracy, truthfulness and style. Gained AI understanding by learning how AI works from the inside.
Trainee Administration Assistant at London Process Centre
November 30, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Professional writing skills developed through emailing European colleagues about trade contracts. Attention to detail gained through inspecting shipping documents when processing transactions. Time management skills gained through organising daily tasks with lists and categorised emails.
Client Services Written at SS&C Technologies
November 30, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Formal writing skills gained through writing letters to clients about their funds using a style guide. Attention to detail gained by using a detailed checklist to check letters, earned a high accuracy score. Took initiative to learn by making my own information document to improve my knowledge of the role.
Web Editor at Duncan Petersen Publishing Ltd
March 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Social media management skills gained by posting on social media channels weekly using Hootsuite. Copywriting skills gained when writing and reviewing copy about hotels on the company website. Organisation developed through creating extra spreadsheets to handle contract details easier.
Private Tutor at Self-employed
November 30, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Creative writing skills exercised through creating content appropriate for a child learning to read. Logical planning skills gained through deciding the course of studies from recording the pupil’s progress.
Freelance Copywriter at Diamond Copy
April 1, 2025 - Present
Creating copy and content for businesses to show their brilliance irresistibly to customers. Consistently creating social media copy for Diamond Copy’s social channels by following a plan. Fostering relationships with prospects to give them the value of a genuine helping hand.
Teaching Assistant at Prospero Teaching Agency
January 1, 2025 - Present
Helping children play and interact safely in an after-school club. Resolving disputes and maintaining consistent behaviour expectations for primary school children.
Church Youth Leader (volunteer) at Sandon Road Hall
January 1, 2010 - Present
Writing skills gained through creating engaging content suitable for primary-school-age children. Organisational skills gained through creating termly schedules and weekly session plans. Teamwork skills demonstrated when handling difficult behaviours in a team using behaviour awards.
AI Writing Evaluator (freelance) at Outlier
October 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Successfully rated responses to prompts by AI bot with checks for accuracy, truthfulness and style. Gained AI understanding by learning how AI works from the inside.
Trainee Administration Assistant at London Process Centre
November 30, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Professional writing skills developed through emailing European colleagues about trade contracts. Attention to detail gained through inspecting shipping documents when processing transactions. Time management skills gained through organising daily tasks with lists and categorised emails.
Client Services Written at SS&C Technologies
November 30, 2022 - July 30, 2025
Formal writing skills gained through writing letters to clients about their funds using a style guide. Attention to detail gained by using a detailed checklist to check letters, earned a high accuracy score. Took initiative to learn by making my own information document to improve my knowledge of the role.
Web Editor at Duncan Petersen Publishing Ltd
March 31, 2022 - July 30, 2025
Social media management skills gained by posting on social media channels weekly using Hootsuite. Copywriting skills gained when writing and reviewing copy about hotels on the company website. Organisation developed through creating extra spreadsheets to handle contract details easier.
Private Tutor at Self-employed
November 30, 2021 - July 30, 2025
Creative writing skills exercised through creating content appropriate for a child learning to read. Logical planning skills gained through deciding the course of studies from recording the pupil’s progress.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Queen Mary University of London
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
A-Levels at The Billericay School Sixth Form, Essex
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
GCSEs at Woodlands School, Basildon, Essex
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor of Science at Queen Mary University of London
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
A-Levels at The Billericay School Sixth Form, Essex
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
GCSEs at Woodlands School, Basildon, Essex
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Accredited Diploma in Copywriting – The College of Media and Publishing
November 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Admin, Secretarial and PA course – Reed
April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Editing Mastery: How to Edit Writing to Perfection – LinkedIn Learning
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Writing with Flair: How to Become an Exceptional Writer – LinkedIn Learning
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Accredited Diploma in Copywriting
November 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Admin, Secretarial and PA course – Reed
April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Editing Mastery: How to Edit Writing to Perfection (LinkedIn Learning Certificate)
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Writing with Flair: How to Become an Exceptional Writer (LinkedIn Learning Certificate)
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality
    paper Press Advert for British Deaf Association

    I wrote this press advert to advertise an event held by the British Deaf Association in London that helps people understand the life of a deaf person. It was written to capture how difficult life can be, and how people can help deaf people by donating.

    You can view it here: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Please note this was written as part of training for my copywriting diploma and has not been used by real clients.

    paper Newsletter for KitchenWiz

    KitchenWiz is a hypothetical company, so this was practice. However, each article was aimed to point to KitchenWiz’s products as the perfect addition to daily life. I wrote three articles in different formats, including an interview with Mary Berry.

    You can view it here: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Please note this was written as part of training for my copywriting diploma and has not been used by real clients.

    paper Promotional Copy for Ocushield

    I wrote this short piece of copy to be used on a printed ad or paid ad to promote their blue-light glasses. It is written for office workers who use screens all day and suffer with headaches and sore eyes.

    You can view it here: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Please note this was written as part of my training for my copywriting diploma and has not been used by real cilents.

    paper Blog Post for PSS International Removals

    I wrote a blog post for their website that is designed to give people useful information about moving abroad and lead them subtly to PSS to help them with the process. It’s aimed at a wide audience, but aims to assuage fears and spark excitement about moving abroad.

    You can view it here: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Please note this was written as part of training for my copywriting diploma and has not been used by real clients.

    paper Direct Mail for Hotel Chocolat

    I wrote a letter targeting middle-aged women to buy Hotel Chocolat’s Velvetiser, a hot-chocolate-making machine. I touched on aspects of their life that the Velvetiser would be the perfect answer for.

    You can view it here: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Please note that this was written as part of training for my copywriting diploma and has not been used by real clients.

    paper Product Description for Ferrari

    I wrote a product description for Ferrari’s new Purosangue, designed to be featured on their website. I researched the details of its’ specification to entice loyal Ferrari customers that this is a must-have to add to their collection.

    You can view it here: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Please note that this was written as part of training for my copywriting diploma and has not been used by real clients.

    paper Social Media Posts for Coombe Abbey Hotel

    I wrote posts on Facebook and X to advertise their Mediaeval Banquets and wrote them to attract middle-aged men and women with a reasonable amount of disposable income and looking to have a fun night out.

    I also wrote a post for their LinkedIn page to advertise several new job opportunities that were open at Coombe Abbey.

    You can view it here: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Please note that this was written as part of training for my copywriting diploma and has not been used by real clients.