With a background spanning cultural journalism, humanities research and institutional project work, I help clients develop materials that communicate with clarity, precision and intellectual depth.
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Need something written?
Essays, criticism, features, exhibition texts, cultural writing and commissioned pieces from £350
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Need edits?
Structural editing, developmental editing, copy-editing and proofreading to sharpen and refine your text from £250
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Need someone to do the intellectual heavy lifting?
Research, analysis and clear thinking to develop complex ideas from £250
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Need complex ideas made accessible?
Clear, engaging writing and interpretation for audiences, organisations and institutions from £300
Let’s discuss your project
If you need research, writing or editorial support, specialist material edited or complex ideas communicated clearly, I would be happy to discuss your requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Frances Forbes-Carbines?
Frances Forbes-Carbines is a London-based writer and researcher with a versatile reach, producing comms, heritage interpretation, ghost-writing and editorial work for universities, museums, curators, and commercial galleries and luxury brands.
Who do you work with?
I work with university and research comms teams, heritage and museum interpretation managers, academics and curators, and commercial galleries, auction houses, as well as luxury or education-tech brands.
How is this different from a copywriter or PR agency?
You brief me directly – no need to go through an account manager, and you won’t be met with a generalist guessing at the subject. I research the material properly before I write, leaning on my postgraduate study skillset: this matters when your audience knows the field.
What do you deliver?
A finished, usable piece – ready for a committee, funder or audience without another round of edits elsewhere.
How much does it cost?
This depends on scope: please get in touch with details for a costed quote.
How long does it take?
A few days to a few weeks, depending on scope. You’ll get a realistic timeline with your quote.
What’s the process?
A short call or email, then a written scope, fee and deadline. Once agreed: 50% deposit, then delivery with two rounds of revisions included.
Do I need to provide the research?
No – just your source material and context. The research itself is included.
Is ghost-writing confidential?
Yes, always.
How do I start?
Send a few lines on the project, timeline and budget, and I’ll send a quote back.