Editing
Copywriting
Grant Writing
Executive News Analysis
Academic Support
Editing
James can copy-edit and proofread all English-language texts, including white papers, academic articles, website content, brochures and posters, annual reports, blogs and articles, and social media content of all types.
On request, this service can include re-writing content as required for clarity and ease of comprehension, along with correcting grammar and spelling as a standard service.
Copywriting
James writes a broad variety of English-language texts, including:
- Website and social media content
- Success stories and blogs for NGOs, charities, third-sector organizations and businesses
- Press releases and media engagement materials
- Marketing collateral/brochures
- Market reports and business sector news updates
Grant writing
In partnership with Catalina Gardescu and Laura Amza, James offers grant-writing services for small businesses, NGOs, third sector organizations and charities, who are eligible for and can benefit from EU funding.
Formulated in partnership with the client, each proposal will match the requirements of specific grants programs, and reflect each client’s individual needs and objectives.
EXECUTIVE NEWS ANALYSIS
James offers a comprehensive news analysis service for corporate management, preparing tailored fortnightly or monthly summaries of business news and current affairs relevant to specific industry sectors.
Contact him today to set-up a bespoke newsletter that will keep you fully abreast of all information and news required to make essential business decisions.
Academic support
As an experienced academic, James understands the pressure and stress involved in undertaking quality research, completing assignments, and meeting strict deadlines. Through half-hour digital consultations, he can assist bachelor-level students on writing assignments, on effective means of researching for and writing university-level assignments, and on ways to prepare for exams with minimal stress and anxiety. He specializes in assisting students studying within the social sciences and humanities fields. He also supports masters-level students studying in the same social sciences and humanities:
- One-hour pre-course digital consultations on planning all aspects of a masters-level course, including efficient research practices, assignment and dissertation planning, and collaboration with professors and tutors. Conducted before studies begin, the purpose of these consultations is to give masters-level students the confidence needed to prepare quality assignments and final dissertations, while making best use of working time and minimizing academic stress.
- Half-hour consultations on assignment (essay) preparation, including research planning and implementation, essay structuring and development, and efficient drafting and editing processes.
James is also available to proofread English-language assignments, dissertations and academic articles.
Please email jamesralphbrindley@gmail.com today to inquire about any of these services, and to receive a quick quote.
Testimonials
Jaloliddin Badalov, PR and Outreach Specialist, Tashkent
“As the media specialist for UNDP’s ‘Rule of Law Partnership in Uzbekistan’ project, I hired James for four years between 2017 and 2021. In that time he edited countless reports and publications, wrote success stories, press releases and social media content, assisted with our project’s events, and helped lead training workshops. All our team was fond of James, and greatly appreciated his commitment to our project and the consistent quality of his work!”
Kamola Nazarova, UNICEF Communications Associate, Tashkent
“James has assisted myself and our communications team for more than ten years – while he was in Tashkent he wrote our quarterly impact newsletter and success stories, and since then he’s been our go-to copyeditor for English-language publications. Never misses a deadline and has amazing attention to detail – I’d recommend him to anyone.”
Sevara Khamidova
“James worked closely with the joint UNV/UNDP ‘Social Innovation and Volunteerism’ project in Uzbekistan, which I helped conduct, and he has ever since helped me with proofreading and copy-editing whenever I’ve called on him. I’d heartily recommend him for any communications project.”
Feruza Nomozova, UNDP Communications Analyst, Copenhagen
“James has proven an essential source of quality support – he has prepared editorial stories and provided broad media and communications assistance, often jumping in to help at a moment’s notice. His long-distance help was critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. James is ever reliable and professional in what he does.”
Komolakhon, UNICEF
“I had the opportunity to work with James on several projects involving the editing and proofreading of UNICEF reports. He is incredibly humble, detail-oriented, and hardworking, with a flexible approach that makes him very reliable – especially when urgent tasks come up. Always a pleasure to work with, James consistently delivers high-quality work, even under tight deadlines.” Ian Stasinowsky, I.T. Website Solutions
“Over the past five years, I have employed James as a copywriter for SEO-optimised e-commerce and business websites. He has worked with a diverse range of businesses, including those working in crane hire, landscaping, and more specialised areas such as pet training. I am consistently impressed by his remarkable ability to quickly acquire knowledge and subsequently compose high-quality and engaging text on a wide spectrum of topics. I wholeheartedly recommend his services.”
Assel Choibekova
“I would highly recommend James as a professional for employment. For three years James provided editing and proofreading support to USAID’s Trade Central Asia activity implemented by DAI Global. In that time, James helped me with a huge variety of tasks, including reviewing countless Official Information (OIs) which highlighted our project results, along with success stories, press releases, social media content, and regular project reports and knowledge products. He has been a highly-effective professional, delivering great-quality work always on time, and I’d heartily recommend him for hire.”