Esther Keappock

Freelance writer | copyeditor | proofreader for the arts and creative industries – Trusted by publishers, brands, creative agencies, galleries, arts organisations, artists, museums, and cultural centres. I’m a skilled wordsmith who has supported clients with everything from 3-word straplines to 300,000-word books. Whether you’re facing a blank page, half-started draft, or ‘needs a final look’ document, I’ll help get your project publish-ready.

I have 30 plus years experience developing, designing and making hands-on, interactive and educational exhibits for Museums and Science Centres. I now have my own business offering consultancy in the field and designing and producing exhibits. My experience includes, concept design, exhibit development and prototyping, evaluation and feasibility assessment, production and install. It is a wonderfully interesting and enjoyable mission. I have also developed an interactive donation box for museums and science centres that amuses and informs the visitors as they make their generous donations.  

I’m a Fleet-based Craft Business Strategist, multidisciplinary maker and creative facilitator, with a specialism in textiles and yarn-based crafts and over 25 years of making & business experience. I work with craft & creative business owners to build sustainable income through smarter visibility and multiple revenue streams. I also run art and craft workshops, I call Creative Wilding™️ , helping busy adults find calm & fulfilment by reconnecting & nurturing their creativity through slow crafts & art making. I’m a qualified primary school teacher with a Textile Design degree from Winchester School of Art and have worked in educational publishing alongside my craft business, creative practice and arts facilitation.