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UP has writers with specialities ranging from science to financial services to social media content in a number of languages

How to find the right writer

Writing is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Finding a writer that fits your needs starts with considering your project goals. What sort of content do you need?

Would you be best served by a copywriter, a fact-first journalist, an exciting story teller, a scientific or technical writer, or maybe an inspired blogger? Which language? Swedish, German, Italian, French, English? OK, fine, British or American? Deep and sophisticated, or optimized for an international audience with English as a second or even third language?

It may sound almost as complex as ordering lunch in an American sandwich bar, but you’d better get it right because the differences can be very real.

Luckily, UP has seasoned writers for any task at hand, virtually anywhere, with art directors and other creative people to match.

Different strokes ...

What type of writer do you need? Consider what might be most important for you. Different writers can have different specialities.  Here are a few characteristics of different types of writers:

Strategic

Do you need to start from scratch, defining your strategic business position? Then you clearly need a writer willing to spend some serious time on research, and with an analytic and strategic mind. Do you need to attract new customer groups or energize the ones who think that they already know you? Then a creative mind and an inspired pen is key.

Persuasive

To mobilize your own organization, typically the most critical, demanding and difficult of all target groups, a writer (and the entire communication team) need to be extremely receptive and truly committed to understand human interplay. A healthy skepticism towards corporate BS is definitely a bonus.

Creative

All writers should, of course, be keen listeners, asking the right questions and probing for the most interesting and meaningful answers. But the copywriter can do more or less what he or she wants with his or her purchased media space and still reach, or at least be exposed to the audience.

Factual

Conversely a writer of, say, news releases or editorial articles must appear objective and unbiased to pass the eyes of independent editors with loads of professional integrity and responsibility towards their trusting audience.

Translatable

If the original text is later to be translated or adapted into other languages the writer should avoid any verbal puns and untranslatable linguistic twists, particularly in headlines, payoffs and other defining elements. Even if it makes the copy less brilliant from a sheer artistic point of view. As always, any creativity should be firmly based in the actual underlying message.

Scientific

Addressing target groups like scientists, medical doctors, business leaders, government officials and other professionals, a writer needs to be accepted as a knowledgeable and insightful peer. He or she doesn’t necessarily have to be an expert in the specific field at hand, but should at least be familiar with the world of the target audience, and understand their internal relations and fundamental decision processes.

Educational

Educational writing, such as manuals and course documentation, typically involves a wealth of detailed information, and therefore the biggest challenge is often to find a structure that doesn’t choke or scare the readers to death. Like in a classroom positive feedback is a prerequisite for maintained inspiration and confident learning. And content writing, particularly on the internet, should be as attractive and trustworthy as a fully paid magazine.

Adaptable

Adapting your message to different markets, the very same variables are obviously at play, so if you really want to communicate a routine translation may not be the brightest idea.

From Scandinavia to South Africa, from China to California, our community of professional and UP-minded writers know what it takes. What’s more, they are in place, every working day, living and breathing the business culture of the local target groups.

UP Writers

UP has writers in a number of countries around the world with experience in fields ranging from life science to financial services to place branding. 

Languages we offer

UP writers speak the following languages:

  • English 
  • German
  • Swedish
  • Finnish
  • Danish
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Chinese

Specialty areas

UP writers have expertise in:

  • Life sciences
  • Technology
  • Financial services
  • Healthcare
  • Medical devices
  • Place branding
  • Industry
  • Social media

 

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