Washi Washi

Infobox_company
Name = "Washi Washi"
Founded = "4th,April,2006"
Based in = "United Kingdom"
Staff = "Askura (Daniel Sobey-Harker, Bane (Benjamin Thornton) Chako (Unkown)Lleven (Steven Lloyd"
Industry = "Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Copywriting"
Products_and_Services = "Talk Washi, Studio Washi, Photo Washi, Gone for awhile (TBA"
Slogan= "Washi Washi, we write for you"
Website = www.washiwashi.co.uk

Washi Washi is a freelance writing agency based in the United Kingdom. It was established in early 2006 by Daniel Sobey-Harker and Benjamin Thornton while they were still in college. The agency cover most kinds of articles; SEO, Content, copy writing as well as proofreading. The name Washi Washi literally translates from Japanese as "Paper Paper" which relates loosely to their prowess in writing. The agency uses a 1-1 basis with clients, and promises full confidentiality of any and all

Although there are only four main writers of the agency, the company hires other freelancers from time to time. According to the Washi Washi website they require all staff to pass a three month "test period" which if they pass they are able to become a full member of the team.

Washi Washi allows members to work under a pen name if required or preferred, although the entire team use pen names, only Chako uses it as a complete alias.

Staff and Writers of Washi Washi

Askura

Askura (Daniel Sobey-Harker) Founder, Columnist,

Daniel Sobey-Harker has been a freelance writer since he withdrew from the United Kingdoms armed forces, due to an injury that occurred during a routine training exercise. As he was unable to work as he previously had as a martial arts instructor, he took up an advertisement for a temporary spot as a reviewer on a small gaming community site to write for them. After gaining minor experience he further went on to develop his writing style by joining a small agency of writers that has long since disbanded. While at college he founded Washi Washi alongside his friend Bane. Since the beginning his articles have been circulated among different newspapers such as "Let me be a prophet" in the Daily Mail.

Meaning behind the name

Askura vaguely means Sharp or Witty in Japanese.

Bane

Bane (Benjamin Thornton)Co-Founder, Proof Reader, Editor, Writer.

Benjamin Thornton is relatively new to the writing scene, but has shown himself to be a capable writer. Ben joined the founding of the company and has "Been vital to its smooth operating of Washi Washi since it's birth" to quote Askura.

Meaning behind the nametThe name "Bane" has many meanings, but the one it is meant to mean is an old English word that means "The form of a nemesis" or "The bringer of totalruin"

Chako

Chako is a young woman attending a university in the north of England, her actual name is withheld. Not much is known about her.

Meaning behind the name

Chako, could either be her original name or simply a nickname.

LlevenLleven (Steven Lloyd)Administration, Reviewer

Lleven is a self described gaming addict from the south of England. His role is administration of the Washi Washi websites, and the occasional review.

Meaning behind the name

It just appears to be a self made name, by combining his last names first letter, and the rest of his first name.

Acclaim

The group has raised some important issues of notability, noted by readers of some of the UK's important daily newspapers. Issues have been raised in the form of content articles of the main site, raising awareness of the group on the international stage. [http://chat.dailymail.co.uk/dailymail/threadnonInd.jsp?forum=106&thread=9798768&message=12720110&q=askura#12720110] [http://chat.dailymail.co.uk/dailymail/threadnonInd.jsp?forum=340&thread=9797894&message=12696786]