Rentaquill
Persuasive language matters.
Good words are everything. Whatever you’re selling ~ yourself, perhaps; a product or a service; a strategy or a story of some kind ~ great writing is the engine that drives you forward. However, some words are more powerful than others.
Hello. My name is Merryn and I choose those words carefully. Rentaquill Ltd. is the business name I’ve used for years, helping people to get that engine started – writing content, editing, and shaping comms in a way that ensures the strongest, most powerful messaging gets heard. All it takes is an email to Rentaquill to get those wheels turning.
ABOUT ME
If you’re in the UK, then you’ve read (or heard) my writing, I can guarantee that. The thing is, it doesn’t matter if you’re a huge multi-national or a tiny one-man band, communicating effectively is hard work at the best of times. That’s where experience counts. Talent too, and a bit of common sense ~ but mostly experience.
Being a generalist, I’m well placed to take you on a journey, and to help you start communicating in a way that really works.
Outside the day job? A little Googling will reveal I get quite excited about the more-niche aspects of the Second World War in general, mapmakers in particular. I’m a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and a boot-wearing, badge-toting battlefield guide. Have pen, have map, have passport – will travel.
Always happy to chat through a challenge, ever ready with ideas about new words to get things moving in the right direction.
powerful
writing
Language articulates what we’re thinking, but there are times when the words themselves will hold you back.
Let me show you how different words will amplify your message.
strategic
thinking
What do you want to do, educate and entertain or move people to take action?
By editing your words or starting again with some soul-searching around your strategy, we’ll move mountains and men.
effective
editing
Ethos, pathos, logos.
Even though you’re writing well, sometimes a different voice is the best way to make yourself heard.
It’s not about ‘less is more’, it’s about finding ways to move the language around, and make your words works harder, faster.
Testimonials
People have been kind enough to say…
“Clarity”
“Finally, I understand what each team is trying to bring to the table even though they can’t explain it. It was like finding meatballs in a bowl of spaghetti. This is now a strategy I can believe in – and so can they.”
CEO | British
“Dangerous”
“Thrilled with the result and startled at how effective it’s been. We thought simplicity would dilute our value but it’s had the opposite effect. Dangerously good. Must get this into every part of our business now.”
CEO | International
“Alchemy”
“It was un-nerving, seeing how different people reacted to the same speech. Thank **** we talked it through. Can only describe it as some kind of alchemy, watching you work with what I wanted to say – bringing it all together.”
High-profile | media
“Gentle force”
“Yes. You got it, and you got it quickly. Wouldn’t have believed it was possible to make a connection, they’re all so different. How did [-] put it, you’re a gentle force to be reckoned with? More like a velvet hurricane!”
Leader | political
“My critical friend.”
“I couldn’t afford a marketing person, but at the same time, I knew I needed one. Wanted to say thank you for listening, getting me focused, making so much possible and helping me grow, simple as.”
Small business owner | retail
“Merryn puts words together – persuasive communications, speeches, and words that make it easier to communicate sensitive or technical subjects – and she’s a historian, too.”
Rentaquill Limited
GB 0765040 is registered at Flat 9, Runton House, West Runton, NORFOLK, NR27 9RA
07770 272524