About Suzanne

Suzanne Elsworth – freelance writer – communications specialist – cake lover. I write stuff… everything from lifestyle features in high-end glossy magazines to brochures about bath taps. I work with television and radio teams too, like ITV, the BBC and production companies, to help them find great tales.

It’s all about the story, whether I’m wittering on websites, or nattering in newsletters. Profile pieces and event programmes, ghostwriting or guidebooks, case studies and chatty blog posts, they’re all part of my repertoire. Heck, I’ve even written labels for fish packaging.

Oh, and I edit other people’s words too. Like magazines and newspapers, big corporate reports or tiny pieces of marketing text. And I translate stuff – not foreign languages – I mean technical documents or complicated academic research, just so the rest of us can understand them.

I’ve been writing professionally for more than 20 years and I reckon I can make a story out of anything. When I’m not creating copy for newspapers and magazines, I work with universities and event organisers, law firms and food producers, charities and councils, construction companies, manufacturers and retailers.

I thrive on a tight deadline and I’m confident under pressure. I like straight talking, loath acronyms and jargon, and love to laugh. Oh, and cake. I really do love cake.

My first book, A Practical Guide to Camping, was published in August 2022 – Buy it here!

So, if you need some help with your words for your brochures, advertising, website or blog, or even some creative social media posts, drop me a line or give me a call. Or, if you’re a broadcaster in need of ideas, I’m available. I’m based on the edge of the English Lake District but am more than happy to travel.

Testimonials

Suzanne Elsworth is top drawer. She gets it. From a broadcast perspective, she understands what's required, from the logistics to editorial. The phrase 'people person' is often overused but in Suzanne's case it is entirely appropriate. She has a natural ability to put people at ease, which leads to engaging and insightful conversation and results in cracking material.
She takes the brief and gets on with it. If you need something done well, Suzanne will deliver.
Paul BellContent Editor, ITV News
I have worked with Suzanne on many projects for the last six years, and have always found her to be passionate, energetic and professional. Suz is creative and often thinks outside the box with content, which is important for many of the projects I have worked with her on! On site at events and festivals, she is a great team player and really good fun to be around. I would recommend anyone who needs help to use Suzanne!
Marie WhiteheadHead of Marketing & Communications, Story Contracting, Cumbria
With Suz’s involvement, the media profile of the National Trust in Cumbria made a quantum leap forward. She doesn’t mess around but just gets on with the job quickly and efficiently, and views everything we do as a potential media story. Everyone seems to want to have her involved in their projects because of her ability to deliver.
Jeremy BarlowAssistant Director for the North of England at the National Trust
It has been a pleasure to work with Suzanne. With her meticulous attention to detail and a knack for ‘tightening up’ a document by making sure it is clear and concise, she has made a substantial difference to the quality of our publications.
Larissa KolsteinMarketing, Recruitment & Events Team Leader, University of Liverpool
I’ve worked with Suzanne on many Chamber of Trade projects over the last few years and I can truly say 'she gets it'. She’s professional, knowledgeable and passionate, from crafting news releases, arranging TV and radio appearances, to creating beautiful editorial for our marketing initiatives. A personal highlight is our now very popular Cockermouth Town magazine – it is just quality. Suzanne is organised and efficient, plus she’s always on hand if any reassurance is needed! The Chamber is very lucky to have her in our team and I thank her for all she does, most of which is behind the scenes.
Joe MurrayCo-Chair, Cockermouth & District Chamber of Trade
Suzanne Elsworth is top drawer. She gets it. From a broadcast perspective, she understands what's required, from the logistics to editorial. The phrase 'people person' is often overused but in Suzanne's case it is entirely appropriate. She has a natural ability to put people at ease, which leads to engaging and insightful conversation and results in cracking material.
She takes the brief and gets on with it. If you need something done well, Suzanne will deliver.
Paul BellContent Editor, ITV News
I have worked with Suzanne on many projects for the last six years, and have always found her to be passionate, energetic and professional. Suz is creative and often thinks outside the box with content, which is important for many of the projects I have worked with her on! On site at events and festivals, she is a great team player and really good fun to be around. I would recommend anyone who needs help to use Suzanne!
Marie WhiteheadHead of Marketing & Communications, Story Contracting, Cumbria
It has been a pleasure to work with Suzanne. With her meticulous attention to detail and a knack for ‘tightening up’ a document by making sure it is clear and concise, she has made a substantial difference to the quality of our publications.
Larissa KolsteinMarketing, Recruitment & Events Team Leader, University of Liverpool
Suzanne had only been living in Cockermouth for a short while when we were flooded out of our businesses. She volunteered to help and sprang into action – establishing contact with the members, producing numerous press releases at the drop of a hat, contributing hugely to our successful recovery marketing plan and (as if that wasn’t enough) writing and editing a monthly newsletter that was avidly read by all. Thank you Suzanne, you’re a star.
Jonty ChippendaleFormer Chairman, Cockermouth & District Chamber of Trade