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Why your brand needs this copywriter →

Does your writing sound like AI strangled the life out of it?

 

Generic is never a good look, but not everyone has the skill to say what they mean in a way that lands with their target audience.

As an interviewer, video producer, and photographer, I've spent more than 20 years helping businesses shape their messaging. Add to this my obsession with human behaviour and persuasion,  and you have the perfect reason to work with me.

Your brand deserves more than bland.

Services

Personal Branding/Ghostwriting

Thought Leadership

Blog Posts

LinkedIn posts written for you, in your voice. You bring the knowledge, I bring the clarity.

You're an expert in your field, but running a business doesn't allow you much time to write content. I'll take your thoughts and deliver consistent thought leadership articles that sound like you.

SEO-optimised copy that humans find easy and informative to read, designed for search and engagement.

Internal Communications

Email Newsletters

Website Copy

Communication that helps teams connect without all that unnecessary corporate-speak.

One of the best ways to connect with your target audience. Give your audience a reason to open your emails.

Clear, engaging website content that helps explain what your business does and why it matters.

Process

Discovery Meeting

Research & Strategy

Strategy Review

Every project starts with a conversation. I want to understand your business, your goals, your customers, and what success looks like for you. This is where I ask a lot of questions, listen carefully, and figure out what's really going on beneath the surface.

Once I have the bigger picture, I'll research your audience, competitors, industry, and positioning to determine what matters most to the people you'd like to reach.

Before I begin writing, we'll meet again to make sure we're on the same page. I'll share my recommendations, explain the direction I believe we should take, and get your input so we're both confident in the approach.

Writing

Review & Refinement

Final Delivery

This is where the ideas become words. I'll write clear, persuasive copy that sounds like your business and speaks directly to the people you want to attract. Every sentence has a job to do. No fluff and no jargon.

I'll send you the first draft for feedback and provide up to two rounds of revisions to ensure the copy is polished and ready to publish. Because we've invested time upfront in strategy and research, extensive rewrites are rarely necessary.

After the final tweaks are made, I'll send through the finished copy, ready for publishing. You'll have a polished piece of communication that's ready to go live and start doing its job.

Portfolio

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Thornbush Tours Blog Post

Spec Work

Written for a fictional adventure travel company specialising in backpacking tours across South Africa.

Brief

Blog post targeting Gen-Z travellers looking for affordable backpacking opportunities.

What it demonstrates

The ability to write for a specific audience in a tone they'd relate to, based on the brief.

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Life Healthcare Video Scripts

Client Work

Brief

Create clear and engaging video scripts introducing Life Riverfield Lodge’s physical rehabilitation and mental health services. The scripts needed to communicate the services available while making the information easy for patients and their families to understand. There was a clear focus on what they can expect from these facilities and how the services support their recovery.

What it demonstrates

The project demonstrates my ability to take complex, information-heavy content and turn it into clear communication that answers the questions potential patients and their families are likely to have.

The challenge was to communicate a wide range of services without making the video feel like a narrated brochure or overwhelming the viewer. I balanced the necessary information by bringing the focus back to the emotional care and support patients receive at Life Riverfield Lodge.

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Project Management Company's Web Copy

Spec Work

This paragraph I saw on a company’s website could describe any project management company in any industry. 

Rewrite

The jargon is doing all the heavy lifting without actually saying anything. I rewrote the copy so that it's easily understandable.

What it demonstrates

I started with one of the biggest pain points clients experience when upgrading their premises – construction is messy and disruptive, and no business wants that headache.

Then I said exactly what they do about it (manage the schedule and budget), and ended with the one thing potential clients care about: being able to focus on their business again.

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Nutritionist Homepage Copy

Spec Work

Homepage copy for a weight loss nutritionist.

Brief

The audience has been burned by fad diets before. The copy leads with their frustration, builds trust, and moves them toward a no-risk first step.

What it demonstrates

Direct response copywriting principles, written in a tone that doesn't sound like a medical brochure.

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Hello Human Website Copy

I wrote all the copy across this website. Hello Human is my own corporate workshop and keynote business. The site is a live example of brand copywriting, positioning, and web content working together.

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Hello Human  Email Welcome Sequence

Lead Generation/Self-Initiated

A two-part welcome sequence triggered when event attendees signed up for a Hello Human lead magnet.

Email one builds trust and sets the tone. Email two explains what Hello Human is and isn't, and invites the reader in.

What it demonstrates

The ability to stay consistent across a series and move a reader from curious to convinced.

Marinda van Wyk is a gifted storyteller who has an exceptional ability to get to the heart of an issue.  Her narrative style is courageous, authentic, and deeply human, capturing the lived experiences of real people with honesty and dignity. Autism South Africa worked with Marinda on a documentary featuring three autistic adults sharing their workplace experiences. Through skilled interviewing and thoughtful storytelling, she created a powerful piece that presents the realities faced by many autistic individuals in professional environments.  
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The documentary has become an important tool for raising awareness, challenging assumptions, and promoting more inclusive workplaces. 
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Marinda does not shy away from difficult conversations or stories from the margins of society.  She combines empathy, professionalism, and strong communication skills to create content that is both impactful and meaningful. I would recommend Marinda without hesitation to any organisation or individual seeking support with storytelling, content creation, or strategic communications. 

Juliet Carter, National Director: Autism South Africa

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Cell Number

083 280 4468

Based in Johannesburg, South Africa

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Contact Details

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Contact Marinda here:

 

+27 83 280 4468

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marinda (at) hellohumanconnect.com

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Located in the Lonehill area in Fourways, Johannesburg.

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