Sian Young

Copywriter and Proofreader

United Kingdom

Former journalist turned PR professional, offering expertise in copywriting and proofreading.

With more than 10 years experience of producing and proofing high-quality copy for a wide range of traditional and digital platforms, I have worked across a breadth of industries including education, construction, transport, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, charity, the public sector and more.

With guaranteed accuracy when it comes to spelling and grammar, be it for news articles, press releases, web copy, emails, reports, letters, blogs or social media content, I am highly experienced in working with clients to adapt my style of writing to meet their tone of voice and address their desired target audience.

Writing is my passion and I thoroughly enjoy working with people to help them achieve their goals through the written word. I am very hard working and am confident when it comes to meeting tight deadlines. As a former journalist and PR professional, meeting deadlines without compromising on quality is second nature to me.

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Dmu
Baroness Lawrence urges Leicestershire schoolchildren to

Schoolchildren visited De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) today to learn about the legacy of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence, ahead of the first national 'Stephen Lawrence Day' later this month. More than a hundred secondary-age pupils from six Leicestershire schools were welcomed by Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Stephen's mother and Chancellor of DMU, who told them about her son's story and its historic significance.

Dmu
Researchers turn plastic water bottles into prosthetic limbs

Artificial limbs made out of plastic water bottles could save healthcare providers millions of pounds and help tackle pollution at the same time. An expert at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has successfully manufactured the first-of-its-kind prosthetic limb socket made from recycled plastic bottles.

St Giles Hospice News
Shabila’s memory lives on

Family and friends in Walsall are on a mission to raise awareness and money for our St Giles Walsall Hospice in memory of Shabila Mahmood, who spent a month at the hospice before losing her battle against cancer.

Dmu
Research shows coronavirus can survive on healthcare uniforms for three days

Viruses similar to the strain that causes Covid-19 can survive on clothing and transmit to other surfaces for up to 72 hours, scientists at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have warned. In a study looking at how coronavirus behaves on three fabrics commonly used in the healthcare industry, researchers found that traces can remain infectious for up to three days.

Greaterbirminghamchambers
Park Regis takes Chamber patrons to new heights | GBCC

Patrons and key partners of the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) were taken to new heights at the Park Regis hotel's new Level 16 'loft'. The four-star city centre hotel hosted the annual summer patrons' drinks reception in the new conference and events space, which has reopened following an extensive refurbishment.

Dmu
Student inspired to become mental health nurse after overcoming eating disorder

Having battled anorexia for a decade, Rebecca Hackfath never imagined the illness that nearly killed her would one day lead her to discover her vocation. Rebecca, who started having issues with eating at the age of 15, is currently in her second year of studying Mental Health Nursing at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

Taylor Wimpey
Creating the perfect kitchen

Often referred to as the 'heart of the home', the 21 st century kitchen is so much more than what was once just a functional space to prepare meals.

Hinckley Times
Photographer's plea to help save the rhino

Jo Perry has recently returned from a life-changing trip to South Africa where she was given the opportunity to get up close and personal with wild animals...

Taylor Wimpey
The Farm

An exceptional new homes development in a picturesque rural location on the edge of Nuneaton

St Giles Hospice News
The luckiest street in Lichfield?

Two next door neighbours in Lichfield can hardly believe their luck after they both won the £2,000 jackpot on the weekly St Giles Hospice Lottery only three weeks apart!