Welcome to Big Ship Copywriting
The website of an indigenous East London copywriter.
I specialise in direct response copywriting for financial investment.
CV
Where I work
Southbank Investment Research.
Part of the Agora network.
Previous experience
- 23 Digital. Digital agency in Melbourne.
- Yoke. Creative agency in Melbourne – freelance.
- Win Technologies. In-house agency for Betway, sponsors of West Ham Football Club.
- London Metropolitan University.
Memberships
- Associate Member of the Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing
- Professional Writers Alliance (focused on Direct Response copywriting)
- Copywriter Collective (“Europe’s leading agent for freelance advertising copywriters and creatives”)
One of my favourite advertising campaigns
One of my favourite adverts
- First Direct, “Platypus” by JWT
Mentors and inspirational figures
- My copywriting teacher, Nicolas Di Tempora (DDB Melbourne, Saatchi & Saatchi), at RMIT University
- Dave Trott, fellow East Londoner and advertising guru
Sports
- Indoor bouldering and climbing
- Casual supporter of Arsenal FC / Leyton Orient FC and Hawthorn FC (Australian football)
Values
- “Reason leads to conclusions. Emotion leads to action.” Donald Calne, Neurologist
Resources for copywriters
If you’re a copywriter, the external links at the bottom of my site lead to resources that may be of use to you. They’re a constant work in progress, so come back regularly to see the latest updates.
Get in touch
If you want to challenge me with a new brief or simply connect, then you can send a message using the contact form.
Your requests and queries will get a speedy reply.
Just stopped by to peruse your portfolio—nice work!
Thanks Martin