Why choose A Thousand Monkeys?

We’re a copywriting agency that specialises in creating persuasive and compelling content that helps our clients get the results they're looking for.

We get asked about our name a lot. Let's just say that Mr Burns in the Simpsons has a lot to answer for. Beyond the creative name choice, there are some more practical reasons to choose us as your copywriting partner:

Years of experience. We've been creating persuasive copy for clients since 2010. As a team of writers, we're bringing over 60 years of writing experience to your project.
We're a team. We're not a virtual, smoke and mirrors operation of freelance writers. We work closely together (in the same room quite often). Not only have we got each other's backs, we've got yours.
We're responsive. As a team we have the strength in depth to respond to urgent jobs and make sure our clients get the work they need when they need it.
Quality control. Your copy or content has been through rigorous scrutiny before it gets to you. Our processes check every piece for creativity, clarity and persuasion.
A complete service. From the insightful strategic thinking that informs our work to the proofreading that ensures every 't' is crossed and every 'i' dotted, we can support you at every step of your persuasive writing journey.
We're happy to share. Copywriting isn't some mystical art. Its success depends on tried and tested techniques that we're happy to share with you through our newsletter or workshops. We're just as keen for you to create great copy too!

Not quite a thousand monkeys

Joanna Crutcher

Managing Director

Joanna is a running fanatic. At work, she’s constantly going the extra mile to make sure our clients haven't missed any opportunity to promote themselves through more compelling copy. A fully certified CIM member, Jo understands the challenges faced by marketers and where our copy can help them stand out from the crowd.

Catherine Miller

Project Manager

A Bristolian who traded city life for the coast, Catherine brings heaps of experience from TV production, managing international shoots and solving creative challenges on the fly. Now she keeps our team of writers (and clients) organised so we deliver work on time and on budget. As a proud foodie, she also hunts down the best spots for team lunches.

Richard Spencer

Head Trainer

Richard founded A Thousand Monkeys after a career in the UK's top ad agencies creating award-winning headlines and TV ads. Now that he's passed on the reins, Richard leads our training programmes. He delivers engaging sessions that help teams master persuasive techniques or their brand’s tone of voice.

Chris Silberston

Creative Director

As creative director, Chris oversees the quality of our work and makes sure we offer consistently, top-notch copy and content. Chris started his writing career in fundraising - so he knows what it takes to part a donor from their dollar. When he's not creating persuasive copy, Chris specialises in B2B clients who demand insight and attention to detail in equal measure.

Lindsey Russell

Writer

One day Lindsey had an epiphany – she would leave her life as a linguist behind and use her expertise to rock the world of communication. Ever since this revelation, she’s become exceptionally speedy at seeing what makes services special and sparking action in all types of audiences.

Damian Scott

Trainer

Damian describes himself as an idea wrangler, storyteller and word weaver. During his thirty years in advertising, he’s created compelling copy for some of the biggest brands. Now, he’s helping us teach more people how to unlock their imaginations to be more productive and effective, whatever industry they’re part of.

Hayley Cherrett

Senior Writer

With a degree in psychology, Hayley knows which phrases push people's buttons. Her persuasive skills have come in handy for a wide variety of our clients – from pony charities to pasta sauces. Her writing adds impact to every conceivable kind of copy, from newsletters to news articles, web copy to social media - and more.

Julia Sandford-Cooke

Editor

Edit. Tweak. Proofread. Repeat. Julia has been editing for as long as she can remember and is an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP). She's also learning French, Dutch, Italian and Spanish so she knows a lot about language.

Tim Tucker