Hello.

Are you looking for professional and affordable copywriting, copy editing, proof reading or writing training services? Tiffany Markman is a freelance copywriter, editor and writing trainer who could think of nothing better than handling your writing. Apostrophes, commas, headlines? Mailers, scripts, ads? She loves that stuff.

Services

Over the last 10 years, Tiffany Markman’s freelance business has handled copywriting, copy editing, proofing and corporate training projects for 200 clients in South Africa and overseas. The company is based in Hyde Park, Sandton, Johannesburg – but Tiffany travels. She even has regular international clients in the US, London, Sydney, Dubai, India, Mauritius, Botswana, Tanzania and the Seychelles.

Clients

Tiffany’s worked for start-ups, medium-sized businesses and multinationals, and she’s gained experience in industries that include travel and tourism, retail, corporate services, banking, logistics, construction, entertainment and publishing. Have a look at what Tiffany’s writing, editing and training clients have to say.

Media

Whether it’s web copy, corporate newsletters, company profiles and brochures; ad campaigns (BTL, ATL or TTL), presentations, scripts and speeches; or social media content, marketing material and other business writing, Tiffany will handle any project – as long as there are words involved. And she’s a specialist in using search engine optimization (SEO) writing techniques to optimise clients’ websites.

Training

What’s more, Tiffany offers a writing training service. She’ll come to your office – whether you’re local, national or international – and run an in-house writing workshop on any writing-related topic, from grammar to high-end business writing. All of Tiffany’s training courses, workshops and presentations are hands-on and customised to suit your writing requirements. They can also be run online.

The proof

Tiffany has been an EMPOWERDEX-certified EME since 2008 (Level 4). This means that every cent of what clients spend on her services counts towards their BEE. Tiffany is also a full member of the Southern African Freelancers’ Association (Safrea) and the Professional Editors’ Group (PEG), and a regular contributor to leading portals Bizcommunity, Marketingweb and Freelancentral.

The cost

Outsourcing your copy writing or editing is cheaper than most professional services, especially when a freelancer is involved. And Tiffany has no interest in bleeding you dry or forcing you to commit to huge monthly retainers. You pay for what you need. You call her when you need her. Also, Tiffany’s an experienced copywriter and editor, so she prides herself on work that is both intelligent and tidy.

Make contact

If you think you need Tiffany Markman’s services, why not drop her a line on tiffany@tiffanymarkman.co.za? She’ll supply you with a no-obligation quote and at the very least, you’ll get some free (and friendly) advice.

Writing Testimonials

“The website copy made me smile and laugh. My actual sense of humour is just that and I felt like you articulated the heart of the business perfectly!” - Daniel Calbacho, RED Marketing

“The brochures were received well by all. Thanks again for your help on them.” – Sharon Shawe, JHI

“The script was perfect! Thank you so much for your help on it. We are currently voicing it now.” – Gabrielle Gray, Hotel de Ville

“I really appreciate your excellent work on my website copy.” – Gerald Ndlovu, Black Suppliers

“Thanks, Tiffany, for your good work on the copy. I am sure we are going to have a stunning website.” – Glynnis Lecuona, Elite Cleaning Services

“I am very happy with my new web copy and have seen an amazing increase in calls, leads and business since optimising the copy. I can’t believe what a difference it makes. Thanks guys – you’ve done a great job!” – Sarah de Gidts, Body Divine

“This is great brochure copy, thank you. The CI work you did was also spot on.” - Claire Boswell-Stonier, Grace Consulting

“The corporate profile copy is really great. You’re such a wordsmith. We’d like you to convert it to web copy so I’m still going to need your wonderful services again very soon.” – Mandla Mabuza, Sgenqebuza

“Thank you for the professional web copywriting assistance. We are excited to get the website up and review the traffic with our new image!” – Neale Roberts, Mentors

“Tiffany is an outstanding writer and editor. She works fast, is reasonably priced and delivers what the client wants. I would gladly recommend her to anyone.” - Jacques de Villiers, MindTrust Marketing

“I have engaged Tiffany on numerous projects and she is an excellent wordsmith who can use different styles of writing. When she agrees to a deadline, it will be met.” - Kevin Bassett, 34007

“Tiffany is a pleasure to work with and has added significant value to our company. She is very knowledgeable and quickly picked up on Standard Bank’s language and tone. Efficient and highly competent, she delivers on time and is an excellent communicator.” – Lara Tehini, Standard Bank

“Tiffany Markman is an expert in the field of ‘virtual’ communications and has mastered the web, how it works, how to best set up a site so it can be easily navigated and will get maximum exposure. These are unique qualities required to be competitive in the global market and our world of clutter. In terms of approach, she goes the extra mile and is also clear upfront about timing so expectations are well-managed.” – Shelley Segal, Liberty Health

“Tiffany has delivered work far beyond our greatest expectations. She is brilliance personified, passionate about what she does, thoughtful and intelligent. Tiffany promotes your business by understanding your products, service and ethos and translating them into effective, persuasive text. Excellent and efficient, I can recommend her services wholeheartedly to anyone looking for an expert copywriter.” – Donald Pillai, Bumbo

“After reading about getting my website up to standard with the correct grammar and spelling, I come across Tiffany Markman. Within a week 10 pages were copy edited – with jaw-dropping results. I was very grateful to have Tiffany and her team on my side to assist. They give 110%, in terms of making sure that copy is correct and clients are satisfied, and the one thing that is particularly great is when people contact me and compliment me on my website. Thanks Tiffany.” – Cobus Rautenbach, Own the Road

Training Testimonials

“We would like to thank you for an enlightening and stimulating presentation at our conference and at our steering committee meeting. We found your comments regarding the ordinary advertisement writing versus your script writing an excellent topic and extremely important. It was thoughtful of you to use examples of some of the scripts of our licensees and we believe that after your presentation each would feel the need to contact you for follow up appointments. Thank you for a memorable presentation.” - Linda Erasmus, CEO Fine & Country International

“After completing the Web and Social Media Writing course, I understand what to do and why. It was good to have most of the exercises ‘Syspro-specific’. Great content and great examples made it easy to concentrate and follow.” – Paul Hollick, Syspro

“The theory of the Business Writing and Proof-reading course was comprehensive and at a level that was suitable for us. Great examples of everyday usage! Tiffany Markman made the topic interesting.” – Selwyn Kowal, Investec Bank

“The Writing for the Intranet course contains excellent exercises which really helped us to use the correct language. Tiffany is excellent – she kept control of the large group, was clear in explaining everything and is very confident.” – Di Botha, Exxaro

“The Report Writing course has great content. The exercises are practical and easy to learn from, and I found Tiffany Markman to be knowledgable, real and professional.” – Roderick Thomas, Standard Bank

“I wish every consultant who deals with the general public could attend a session with Tiffany. Not everything can wait for a manager. I appreciated that Tiffany had done her homework on the company and as a result the theory was relevant to our output. I found Tiffany to be a well-spoken, articulate facilitator. She captures your attention immediately and holds it till the end, which I find few facilitators are able to do.” - &BEYOND

“A passionate and energetic speaker and trainer, Tiffany Markman is just Investec’s style. She had also researched Investec’s house style well and was extremely well-prepared.” - Madeleine de Rauville-Raal, Investec Bank

“Tiffany knew exactly what she was talking about. Her presentation was brilliant and a real eye-opener. Overall, Tiffany is an outstanding speaker who understands her audience and interacts well with them. Feedback from the delegates was very positive.” – Joyce Adams, AMC International

“Thank you so much for the feedback you sent through on how our subs performed, and thanks for the great workshop. All of the copy-editors are motivated and some of your techniques have already been piloted in the editing workflow of some of our magazines.” – Nadia Goetham, Thought24

“We all loved the workshop. It is so alive in our minds. Now we are terrified of our split infinitives and beyond; we are obsessed with what you taught us. I give you 10/10 for everything: course content, meeting our expectations, your facilitation. You prepare beautifully; you structure perfectly; you are clever and kind. What incredible value you add! Thank you. – Grace Harding, Actuate

“The quality of the training is exceptional, consistent and empowering. It builds writer confidence, exposes you to the latest writing techniques and gives valuable insight into your own ability. Tiffany Markman lives up to her reputation as a leading writer and trainer in the industry. Her personal brand is impeccable. Her training is uncomplicated and easy to relate to. I found it of great value and I have become fearless when taking on bold writing projects.” – Claire Norman, Absa