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Visits & Events
Storytelling, Workshops and Author Visits
I deliver engaging storytelling sessions and creative writing workshops for primary schools across Scotland. From inspiring reluctant writers to helping anxious children find calm through stories, my sessions are interactive, age-appropriate and aligned with curriculum goals.
Perfect for Book Week Scotland, literacy events, or throughout the school year.
Copywriting
Build your brand
Need copy that works? I write website content, blog posts, email campaigns and social media content that builds trust, drives traffic and keeps your audience engaged. With over ten years' experience as a professional copywriter, I help businesses find their voice and tell their story clearly.
If you've got something to say but can't find the right words, I'll help you say it.
Children's Books
Stories that inspire calm and joy
I write picture books and chapter books that help children dream, discover and understand the world around them. From soothing bedtime stories about managing worry to adventurous tales rooted in Scottish folklore, my books combine beautiful storytelling with emotional depth.
My McCoo Family series sold over 60,000 copies worldwide. My new book, The Boy in the Bubble, is a therapeutic story set on the Scottish coast.
Publishing
Bring your book to life
Holly Blue Creative publishes picture books and chapter books that inspire young readers. Whether you're an aspiring author with a manuscript or an illustrator with a story to tell, I can guide you through the self-publishing process - from editing and design to ISBN registration and distribution.
I know what it takes to get a book from idea to Amazon, and I'm here to help you do it right.
Who am I?
“Stories have the power to transform lives – whether that's helping an anxious child feel calm or helping a business connect with customers. I'm a children's author and publisher who believes in finding the right words at the right time. I've sold lots of children's books and spent a decade crafting copy for businesses. Now, through Holly Blue Creative, I'm publishing new stories that help children dream, discover and understand the world around them – starting with The Boy in the Bubble, launching March 2026. Writing is what I do best, and I love seeing what the right words can do.”
Her writing has been an important part for us to help align our content with the brand values and maintain our brand voice whilst providing informative and engaging content for our audience.
Cara Hosie
Head of Marketing, ishga
I gave her copy from a website we were working on which needed improvements, and she delivered some fantastic results.
Aidan Brotherhood
Owner of Ambio Media Ltd.
She got to grips with a complex project for a large multinational brand at short notice and turned it around in a very efficient manner.
Lucy Johnston
Bread & Butter Marketing
She is a highly motivated individual who is incredibly talented.
Lisa Parker
Group Marketing Manager, Simpsinns
Shirley has a unique ability to turn anything into a compelling story.
Amanda Su Brown
Sunny Ayrshire Social Media
As always the copy was first rate and the service impeccable.
Carey Rowe
International Summer School for Teens
Shirley is the best editor I have worked with - her editing has taken my writing to another level!
Kevin McLeod
Author, The Viking’s Apprentice
I really can't recommend Shirley highly enough! She was the perfect choice for rewriting the copy for our new website, which needed to be reworked in terms of consistency and TOV.
Leanne Gunn
Optima Parners
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