Deborah Nicholls-Lee

Freelance journalist and copywriter based in the UK

Testimonials

Deborah is an outstanding copywriter and a trusted collaborator. She’s flexible, insightful, and has a gift for crafting impactful messages. Her talent lies in breaking down complex topics into clear, concise ideas. Over the years, Deborah has supported me on a variety of projects, from presentations for global companies like Booking.com to personal tasks like interviewing CEOs to enhance their stories. While my work focuses on driving innovation, Deborah ensures it’s communicated with clarity and strength. Working with her is always a pleasure. Thank you, Deborah, for your creativity and invaluable support in bringing ideas to life!

Eelko Hamer, Innovation Strategist

Many thanks for this, absolutely what was ordered.

Feature written for James Fisher, News and Property Editor at Country Life magazine

I worked with Deborah when I needed an editor for my website. I asked her to work with me at very short notice but she managed to finish everything before the deadline I had. She was very professional, quick in communication and very pleasant to work with. Deborah was dedicated to her work and the way she transformed the text I sent her into great copy was amazing. She even went that extra mile and checked everything once again after it was online.

Tea Gudek Snajdar, founder of Culture Tourist

WOW WOW WOW!

I had to write you again quickly, just to say we have both read the copy now and we think it is absolutely beautiful! We really love what you created and think it really fits and is written just beautifully! Thank you!!

Commercial web copy written for Bettina Abaoûz, The Weavery Rugs.

Thank you for your absolutely brilliant Amsterdam piece – it was spot on.

Agnes Stamp, Acting Managing Editor for Country Life magazine

The piece is perfect: well-written, informative, concise but not basic, inspiring but not reverent. Thank you very much!

Sjeng Scheijen, Curator of Revolutionary Porcelain exhibition, Hermitage (feature for BBC Culture)

I just wanted to say how much I loved the Lee Miller piece – my favourite feature in the last year, so thank you.

Karen Pasquali-Jones, Editor of Sussex Life magazine

Wow! What a wonderfully written and researched piece. I feel like this is the definitive introduction to Mondrian’s art and influence.

Gair Burton, Pickles PR, representing the Fondation Beyeler Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (feature for BBC Culture)

Deborah was so lovely. The article is amazing. Everything we hoped for and more. Mac even cried when he read it. He is a softie at heart and felt Deborah had put into words so well how he feels about his job.

Sponsored article written for Colin (Mac) and Willemijn MacDonald of Water Babies.

In 2019 I had the pleasure of working with Deborah who was tasked to write a book on the history of the British school of Amsterdam. This involved Deborah interviewing a number of people to hear their amazing stories as far back as the 70’s, through to the here and now. Then she had the mammoth task of bringing that story to life and aligning the different stories she had heard. I had the task to source all the photos from over the years and together we had to match the relevant photos to the text. Deborah wrote this book to perfection and created a history book we are proud of. Deborah was always friendly, positive, calm and composed and I would welcome the chance to work with her again.

Anna Joaquim, PR and Marketing Officer, the British School of Amsterdam

I had a great experience working with Deborah on my website. She proofread it thrice for me, always suggesting very relevant changes. She was also very vigilant to deadlines I gave. I would also recommend her as a French translator / proofreader as her practice of the language is very good.

Proofreading work undertaken for Claire Bano Devautour, founder of My Family Support.

Very easy, clear [communication]. The task was completed very quickly. I am surprised that it was so easy and uncomplicated. I am very happy with the result. You are a very professional person to me with a clear vision. You did a great job! Thanks so much! And I am looking forward to work with you again.

Proofreading work undertaken for Ninette Schostack, Photographer and Artist.

Hi lovely Deborah! Really loved reading the article – such a nice write up & you are one hell of a writer! I really feel like you summed it up so perfectly.
 
Huge big enormous thank you for this lovely article! Love reading it and really hope that mums will want to come join us knowing that we have a playful, non-judgmental, positive and enthusiastic vibe on-hand waiting to assist them!
 
Funny, my mum read it as I sent the draft over to her and she said: ” Ohh it’s just perfect, she captures you so well. Wait, are you still putting sugar in your coffee?!”
 
Sponsored article written for Natasha Martin, Studio 191.

This article is unreal. Thank you, you have done a wonderful job.

Sponsored article written for Michelle Murphy, Little Star Fitnes