Debbie Stokoe

Debbie Stokoe

CopywriterDarlington, United Kingdom
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Debbie Stokoe

Debbie Stokoe

CopywriterDarlington, United Kingdom
About me
I am a freelance copywriter and writer. I have extensive experience in web copywriting and copyediting, blog writing, e-newsletters and press releases. I have been self-employed since 2016. I have been writing (previews/reviews) about art, culture, fashion, travel and theatre on my blog The Avant Garde since 2010. I wrote for Narc Magazine, a culture magazine in Newcastle from 2013 to 2016 and did a wide variety of pieces, including live music reviews, culture features and interviews with high profile stars such as Ruby Wax and Mark Gatiss.
Projects
  • Social Butterfly Comms
    Social Butterfly CommsI have worked with a wide variety of businesses (including sole traders, community organisations, cultural organisations, wellbeing and fitness professionals and a yoga platform based in the US). My work includes web and print copywriting/copyediting, SEO copywriting, business blogging and social media management (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
  • The Avant Garde (Art and Culture blog)
    The Avant Garde (Art and Culture blog)I write about arts, culture, fashion, travel, food and events in the UK and abroad on my blog, The Avant Garde. I review theatre in the North East and beyond, as well as art and fashion exhibitions. I also write about wellbeing and review spas and wellbeing centres. Active since 2010. Website - www.the-avant-garde.co.uk
  • Narc Magazine (Arts and Culture Writer)
    Narc Magazine (Arts and Culture Writer)I contributed previews, reviews and features to a North East based music and culture magazine (print and online). I’ve interviewed celebrities such as Ruby Wax, James Vincent McMorrow and Mark Gatiss. I wrote features on events such as Vamos Festival, The Late Shows, Sunderland Shorts and Enchanted Parks. Links to articles: https://narcmagazine.com/interview-mark-gatiss/ https://narcmagazine.com/review-falling-in-love-with-frida-dance-city-newcastle-15-10-15/ https://narcmagazine.com/review-ock
Projects credited in
  • NARC Magazine
    NARC MagazineIllustrations that i produced for cover and internal editorial spreads.
Work history
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    CopywriterSocial Butterfly Comms
    Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomFreelance
    Self employed - copywriting, social media manager, blogger, editor, proof reader
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    Fashion BloggerThe Avant Garde
     - Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomFreelance
    Fashion blogger
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Skills
  • Marketing PR
  • Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Editing
  • Journalism
  • Blogs
  • Creative
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Features
  • Proofreading
  • Web Content
  • Content and Media Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Copyediting
Education
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    PGCE with Primary MFLDurham University
     - Durham, United Kingdom
    Teaching
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    LLB (exemptingNorthumbria University
     - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
    Law with French Law