Writing that’s always on point: Brands, agencies, charities, education companies, arts organisations and small businesses book me to write copy, content, scripts (and yes, I can do it all, if that’s what you’re looking for!)
Film and audio scripts to educate, inspire and engage.
Hi, I'm Becky Lima-Matthews, and I've been stringing sentences together professionally and personally since 2002. I started in broadcasting before moving into digital content in 2010 – taking scriptwriting skills, research skills, organisational skills and the ability to make an excellent cuppa with me.
Fast forward to late 2015 when I became a freelance writer, penning copy, content and scripts. Clients book me for one or a combination of disciplines, depending on what they need. Like a word-based pick 'n' mix.
Production experience and video expertise come in handy for writing scripts for campaign films, film treatments and explainer videos, and years spent in education content are pretty useful too. I write educational content for clients including Into Film, and I regularly write features for London Cheapo, Village Raw and Live For Films.
Personal creative projects include writing and directing the short film Double Word Score, which was screened at UK and US festivals and won ‘Best Comedy’ at The Open Door Short Film Showcase 2015. When I’m not busy with all of that, I can often be found at the Ministry of Stories, helping young people to express their creativity as a writing mentor. Working with young writers is great fun and keeps the adult-sized ego in check.
I worked closely with the marketing manager and events team across the event campaign for a tough, three-day bike ride from Liege in Belgium to Guy's Cancer in London. My role was a mix of editorial and campaign copy.
Red & Yellow are a private healthcare provider that specialises in dementia. Our aim was to create a documentary-style film for use in public consultation meetings which would demystify common misconceptions about the disease.
One of the best things about my job is getting to meet and talk to different people, including very talented artists and creative people like Lisa Marie Price. Writing during the time of Covid-19 meant I couldn't go and visit her studio, but we had a great conversation and her detailed and beautiful artworks are featured in the piece.
Contemporary jewellery designer Alicia Felberbaum wanted a local copywriter with experience in working with independent creatives to help with her website refresh. It was a pleasure to work so collaboratively with Alicia on her website.
I write travel content and copy for a sustainable travel company that takes people on adventures to places like Svalbard Archipelago in The High Arctic. It's been fun to explore these destinations while wrapped up in my flat, and escaping for some vicarious travel.
I wrote copy for the Gardener’s Biochar brochure, aimed at keen gardeners who want to use sustainable composting. As the brochure says, put simply: Great for the environment, perfect for the garden.
“Becky excelled in bringing content from diverse sources, across numerouspartners, to develop a coherent and compelling script and range of video footage, culminating in a very powerful short film for our unique project.”
– Martin Briggs-Willis
Associate Director of Marketing, Communications and Membership, YHA
“Becky has produced a range of interesting and innovative educational resources for us that meet the needs of the specified audience. Her attention to detail is excellent and is reflected in the quality of her work.”
– Adwoa Oforiwa
CPD/ Resources Manager, Into Film
“Becky is a thorough and professional writer with a keen eye for a good story and a talent to bring it to life. I would definitely recommend working with Becky on any creative project.”
– Xenia Chudy
Digital Manager, King's Health Partners
“Becky is a multi-faceted, highly talented writer and reliable team member. She continuously brings her A-game to meetings in terms of preparedness and creativity—her ideas/pitches often make it to the top of our editorial list. Her assignments are always in on time (if not early), all while meeting our high editorial standards.”
– Adriana Paradiso
Editor-In-Chief, Fast Train Ltd
“We commissioned Becky to work with us on a series of short animated video scripts for our largest client. In some cases the supplied content was quite dry and technical, but Becky did a great job of building an engaging story around the salient points for each one. The client was delighted with the outcome, as were we. Becky is great to work with as she’s very personable, analytical and a great time keeper. I would definitely recommend her.”
– Neal Lankester
Creative Director, Publicis Sapient
or email me at
becky@becky-matthews.com
