Vol. I · Issue 01 · The craft alternative

Copy written by humans. Not by a model trained on everyone else's.

Human First Copy is a subscription copywriting studio for brands that noticed everything started sounding the same. Send a brief. Get sharp words back. Usually within 48 hours.

From £299/mo (£149 with grant)·Cancel any time·UK writers
Hand-edited manuscript pages with a fountain pen, red editorial marks and scattered typewriter keys.
Plate 01 · The Editor's DeskUC/24
★ No prompt engineering★ No generic openers★ No "in today's fast-paced world"★ Just writing

§ 01 · The work

A studio in your sidebar.

One flat subscription. Unlimited briefs in a queue. A real writer on the other end. The same person you'll work with month to month.

See the full process →
01
Send a brief

Use the brief builder, drop a Notion link, or paste a Slack rant. We translate.

02
We write

Senior UK writers. Brand voice, headlines, landing pages, emails, scripts, decks.

03
Iterate, deliver

Comment in-thread, request rewrites, ship. Most briefs return in 48 hours.

Free tool

Paste your copy. Get a human critique back.

Our critique tool reads your draft the way a senior writer would. It flags the lazy lines. It points to what is actually working. No signup. No tool cosplay.

Try the critique tool →
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CRITIQUE
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450+
Creative projects delivered

Blogs, websites, campaigns and SEO content for UK startups, SMEs and agencies.

20
Years of experience

Senior marketing, PR and brand strategy behind every plan. All work completed in the UK.

48hrs
Average turnaround

Most projects land in 48 to 72 hours depending on scope. Faster when it's urgent.

5x
Typical ROI

Most Growth clients see £30k+ of content value each year for under £6k.

§ 03 · From the desks of

What clients actually say.

"I have been extremely impressed by Human First Copy. As a small business owner, I have a limited budget but found a package that lets me focus on growing my business without breaking the bank."
Owner, BeauticianCore plan
"Human First Copy met our expectations with their creativity and fast turnaround times. Our new content has been a hit with customers. Highly recommended."
Manager, ManufacturerGrowth plan
"I had a great experience working with Human First Copy. The team were professional, creative, and attentive to the needs of my company."
Founder, RetailElite plan
"I was impressed with the level of expertise and creativity Human First Copy brought to our project. Easy to work with, with excellent communication. A delight."
MD, FinanceCore plan

§ 04 · The work

Briefs that moved a number.

From startups to agencies, the UK subscription copywriting model delivers content that shifts the metric. A few we can talk about.

Growth plan
New coffee brand · GTM launch

25% increase in pre-launch sign ups. Ready-to-publish assets in 5 days.

Core plan
Charity · donor engagement

18% uplift in monthly donations. Stories repurposed across social.

Core plan
Lifestyle brand · ecommerce

35% sales increase from optimised product pages. 2x Instagram engagement.

Elite plan
Defence sector · thought leadership

Blogs ranked top 3 for key defence terms. Picked up by a tier-one publication.

Growth plan
Personal brand · founder visibility

3x LinkedIn engagement growth. Positioned as industry thought leader within 3 months.

Custom
White label · agency capacity

Handled 8 client accounts at once. Agency margins improved 22%.

See all case studies →

§ 05 · Pricing

Flat fee. No retainer. No agency theatre.

Three plans. Cancel any month. Small business grant available for charities, solopreneurs and not-for-profits.

See full pricing →
Core
£299/mo
from £149
  • ·Unlimited requests
  • ·Blogs, social, emails
  • ·Tone of voice guide
Growth
£599/mo
from £499
  • ·Everything in Core
  • ·Campaigns and SEO
  • ·Slack access
Elite
£899/mo
from £799
  • ·Everything in Growth
  • ·Double-speed delivery
  • ·Brand strategy

Tell us what needs writing.

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