16 content writers available to hire now in Manchester (UK)

Whilst remote working has made life easier for most of us, there is something nice about working with colleagues based nearby. 

It means you can meet in-person to kick-things off with a bang. Or catch up over a coffee part way through a project for smooth feedback and collaboration. It even means they’re close enough to join a client meeting to get the insider perspective – which always leads to much improved copy and content outcomes.

I’m assuming you landed here because that’s your situation – you’re looking for support with content writing from someone who is based in Manchester.

The best Manchester-based content writers in 2024

To help you out, I’ve brought together 16 great content writers, all based in Manchester, UK – and I’ve outlined their key strengths in terms of services and subjects, as well as sharing a few examples of work for each content writer, to help you get an initial feel for their work.

Here’s the list in brief:

1. Tabitha Whiting
2. Laura Howarth
3. Ben Hardman
4. Katy Ratican
5. Mike Peake
6. Daniel Mowinski
7. Alex McDonald
8. Cathy Toogood
9. Amanda Nicholson
10. Kelsey Haslam
11. Arthur Papworth
12. Erin-Marie Gallagher
13. Polly Anna Barker
14. James Taylor
15. Rebecca M.
16. Matt Owen

1. Tabitha Whiting

I’m a content writer (and strategist) based in Manchester, UK. 

I mostly work with small businesses, social enterprises, and early-stage B2B SaaS startups who don’t either have internal expertise on content marketing in the team, or are looking for an extra pair of hands. 

I’m a dab hand at getting an effective content engine up and running (content strategy, brand voice, topic planning, content calendar setup, SEO strategy, etc). 

I’m also an experienced content writer.

I have particular subject expertise in climate change and HR tech – but I’m always looking to add to that. I can write content of any size or shape, but I particularly love working on in-depth, highly researched, long-form pieces – especially when it involves interviewing subject matter experts or analysing proprietary data.

2. Laura Howarth

Laura Howarth is a copywriter and digital marketing consultant based in Manchester, UK. Her background is in publishing and PR, before moving into freelance writing in 2011.

Laura has particular experience writing on fitness:

• What are compound exercises and why should you master them? for GTLN

And CBD:

• The history of hemp for Love Hemp
• How does CBD make you feel? for For the Ageless

3. Ben Hardman

Ben Hardman is a content writer based in Manchester, UK. Ben works with purpose-driven businesses who aim to make a positive social and environmental impact.  

Ben has particular expertise writing on fitness:

• 7 fitness trends to look out for in 2024 for Strength Bible

And sustainability: 

• Solar panel installations drop the first half of 2024 but is a ‘solar rooftop revolution’ on the way? for Tiny Eco

4. Katy Ratican

Katy Ratican is a freelance copywriter based in Manchester, UK. Katy writes copy for small businesses and agencies across the UK. She also offers social media training.

Katy’s experience is primarily in writing for ecommerce brands:

• How to carry out keyword research for SEO for Detail Marketing
• Choosing the right radiator for your home for Radiator Outlet
• Understanding teenage bedwetting for PeePS

5. Mike Peake

Mike Peake is an experienced freelance website copywriter, based in Manchester, UK. 

Mike works with small businesses and large corporates alike, and has experience across many industries and subjects – from commercial, to technology, to property, to healthcare, and more.

Here’s a few of Mike Peake’s previous projects:

• New website copy for Fix My Mind
• New website copy for Titan Containers
• New website copy for Marked Improvements

6. Daniel Mowinski

Daniel Mowinski is a freelance content writer and copyeditor, based in Manchester, UK. 

Daniel specialises in B2B content, especially long-form blog posts and white papers which involve deep subject matter expertise. 

His specialist subjects are technology: 

• 14 bullet proof techniques to create urgency on ecommerce product pages for Growcode (CEO ghostwritten blog)
• Cryptocurrency Dictionary for Scalac

And business: 

• How to think clearly: 7 tips for success for EU Business School

7. Alex McDonald

Alex McDonald is a copywriter and content writer for B2B and B2B brands, working across a range of industries. Alex is based in Manchester, UK. 

Here’s a few examples of Alex’s work: 

• Great design is heard, not just seen for Umlaut
• Why are your Facebook ad metrics down since the iOS 14.5 update? for Ecomtrack
• World-class wellbeing for teams and businesses to grow and thrive for Blisspot

8. Cathy Toogood

Cathy Toogood is a freelance content writer based in Manchester, UK. 

Cathy specialises in travel writing, and currently writes for a number of media outlets including The Times and Travel Weekly. 

• Interrailing with toddlers for The Telegraph
• Inside Manchester’s street art scene for The Standard
• Manchester’s best hotels for The Independent

9. Amanda Nicholson

Amanda Nicholson is a freelance content writer, author, and poet based in Manchester, UK. Amanda’s background is in creative writing and she has published several novels, as well as working as a freelance writer.

Amanda specialises in content about relationships:

• Celebrating National Doctor’s Day: 7 medical romance books you need to read for Harlequin Ever After

And writing: 

• Make more money with an audiobook for Authors Publish

10. Kelsey Haslam

Kelsey Haslam is a freelance content writer and journalist based in Manchester, UK. 

Kelsey specialises in travel writing and is a regular contributor to the Luxury Lifestyle Magazine and others: 

• Reasons to visit Manchester, UK for A Luxury Travel
• Texas Sounds 2023 for Magenta Adventures
• Guarda Golf Hotel hotel review for Luxury Lifestyle Magazine

11. Arthur Papworth

Arthur Papworth is a content writer based in Manchester, UK. Arthur has experience in a range of industries and specialises in personal branding.

12. Erin-Marie Gallagher

Erin-Marie Gallagher is a freelance content writer based in Manchester, UK.

Erin specialises in producing content for B2B gambling companies, having previously held an in-house role at GameOn.

13. Polly Anna Barker

Polly Anna Barker is a creative copywriter based in Manchester, UK.

Polly has an in-house role at Dentsu Creative as well as working as a content writer on a freelance basis.

14. James Taylor

James Taylor is a freelance content writer based in Manchester, UK.

James specialises in content and copywriting for SEO – with an example of a previous project being this digital PR and SEO project running an office hygiene facts survey.

15. Rebecca M. 

Rebecca M. is a freelance copywriter based in Manchester, UK. Rebecca’s background is in digital marketing, so she has a broad understanding of marketing channels and techniques. She mainly works with small businesses and agencies.

16. Matt Owen

Matt Owen is a freelance writer based in Manchester, UK. Matt offers a broad and diverse range of writing services and has a background in comedy writing and joke writing.