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"How can I tell my story?"

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I’m Nigel Pate.

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For more than 30 years, as a senior communicator inside large, multi-national businesses, I helped hundreds of business leaders communicate their vision and strategy. (Read more about My Story)

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Now as a freelance business writer, editor and narrator, I help a new generation of busy, talented people tell their stories and deliver their message through the written and spoken word.

 

Read on. My services could be just what you need!

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A conversation could get you started!

A contributor to the success of major brands

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How can I help you?

Are you a business leader looking to engage and inspire your co-workers but lacking the bandwidth to even think about what to say? My executive ghost-writing service could be what you're looking for.

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Are you a European cultural, tourism or hospitality venue looking to make your English translations 'speak to the soul'? Look at my editing work.

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Are you an e-learning or video producer looking for a British, male voice to give warmth and sincerity to your narration? Listen to my voiceover demos and hear for yourself!

 

 

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Or scroll on to find out about my writing and voiceover services and how they could benefit you!

My services

My range of services - writing, editing, narrating - will help you tell your story or land your message...in a way that really connects with people.

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I've written for most kinds of audiences over the years, mostly for employees (i.e. internal communication). Usually this involves advising or ghost-writing for leaders, helping them engage with the people they lead.   I don't always start from scratch: I’m often commissioned to edit an original draft. The difference can be dramatic!  Finally, if it's a voiceover you're looking for, I would love to meet your needs with a high-quality, professional narration for your next corporate video, audio-guide or audiobook.

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​I love collaborating. So, whether through words or voice (or both!), let’s work together to tell your story and turn your vision into reality!

Writing 

Most of my work is as a leadership ghost-writer. This discreet service helps leaders deliver powerful and authentic storytelling through the spoken or written word.

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Working closely with a leader in this way can sometimes extend naturally into communication mentoring, coaching or consulting.

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While I specialise mainly in communication for employees, whatever your need for words, I’ll help you find the right ones.

Editing

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Not all my writing starts with a blank page.

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In fact, I particularly enjoy editing an initial draft and making it really ‘sing’.

 

I’d be happy to take a look at your draft and recommend some next steps.  

 

I pride myself on honesty. If I don't feel I can add much value, I'll say so.

Narrating

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My voice, with its mellow, British tone and clear enunciation, lends itself particularly well to English language videos for professional audiences, audio-guides, employee e-learning and non-fiction audiobooks. 

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My European language skills help me pronounce German, French and Italian names reasonably well. Combined with the clarity and authenticity of my spoken English, this can be especially helpful in projects such as audio-guides for European cultural attractions.

“truly velvet wording and voice”

"Using a skilled wordsmith has made a huge difference. Nigel has crafted some great wording for our website, member emails and YouTube channel, as well as recording a voiceover for a corporate explainer video. We’ve been delighted with the smooth and approachable style he has created for us, to say nothing of his truly velvet wording and voice...working with Nigel is always a pleasure."

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Christine Lambie, Video Producer and Head of Social Media, national educational charity

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Let's talk

Email me direct: nigel@nigelpate.com

Leave a message: +44 (0)1727 867645

Or use the contact form below

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Let's tell your story

Nigel Pate Words and Voice

St Albans

Hertfordshire

United Kingdom

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+44 (0)1727 867645

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nigel@nigelpate.com

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