I hired David Morrison to write copy for my new website. I challenged David by not supplying him with enough information (I was too busy) and an unrealistic deadline (I wanted the site running before an important conference.) He asked questions, listened to learn more and then delivered right on time. Not only did he deliver, he exceeded my expectations for a fun, out-of-the-box-thinking website. I got exactly what I asked for, and then some! He followed up to make sure the content went on the site correctly and in a timely manner. David was a joy to work with and I look forward to working with him in the future.

Judy Clark :: Formerly of Speke Management Services, Nanaimo, B.C.

I must say that I am a HUGE fan of David Morrison's writing. Most people are familiar with his witty and insightful work in local publications, but I know firsthand that David has truly unique skills in another medium.

It was the spring of 2007 that I commissioned David to rewrite the content of my website. It is funny, because that wasn't my original intent; it just worked out that way. Upon learning of David's considerable credentials in the Internet copywriting industry, I needled him for some free advice and learned that apparently the reason why I had never received a lead from my website in the 2.5 years that it was on the Internet had something to do with things called ‘keywords’ and ‘spiders,’ PPC ads and other mysterious words. Apparently, writing content for the Internet does not involve the same skills as writing for magazines, newspapers or promotional brochures.

So, I thought: “What have I to lose? I have already commissioned three different writers - let's give this British punk a shot and see what he can do.” Besides, I thought he could use the money.

As David reworked my entire existing content and developed new content, I began to attract business immediately and have maintained the flow every single week through my website: Business that has meant literally tens of thousands of dollars in my pocket in the short six months of our business relationship. David quite literally changed the way I do business, and is responsible for generating a brand new income stream for my real estate business.

Aside from his considerable technical skills and gift with prose, David had the uncanny ability to capture the essence of "me," which I think is paramount in communicating personality in the impersonal world of the Internet. Throughout the process, David kept me updated with progress reports and kept up the communication process. It was all so very easy and so very pleasant and so very unlike any of my previous experiences (which amounted to a fair bit of begging and pleading and granting of extensions on my part). Working with David was an unmitigated joy from beginning to end.

At the beginning of our business relationship David posed the question to me: "Do you consider your website an obligatory Internet presence, or a genuine tool to help generate business?" If you have the former - and now are ready to experience the latter - I urge you to use the services of Mr. David Morrison. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Jo-Ann Lapointe :: Nanaimo, B.C., former RE/MAX realtor

David has helped us add a new dimension to our magazine with his zippy profiles of local singers and songwriters. Rather than a simple review of their music, David artfully unveils the personality and emotion behind their tuneful world. David's articles truly reflect his knowledge of the industry and his talent as an interviewer and writer. We applaud his way with words."

Linda Tenney & Sharon Waugh :: Co-publishers, The Beacon magazine, Bowser, B.C.

David Morrison is a talented and efficient writer, able to take on nearly any subject and give it an eloquent and informed spin. Travel, humour, profiles, human interest, music – David has written in all of these areas for me and I can always trust that he'll deliver on time and in tune with the assignment.

Belinda Bruce :: Former Editor, Coastlines magazine, Vancouver, B.C.

During my period as editor of The Source magazine, Dave was among our most well-informed and reliable freelance writers, repeatedly turning in work that drew on his vast bank of knowledge whilst remaining accessible to mere mortals - and on deadline, too. Although music is an undoubted strong point - everything from 'noise' to reggae, but most particularly alt.country, thanks to many years as a highly respected promoter in that genre - he wrote on numerous other subjects too, including some illuminating and delicately handled interviews.

Marcus Odair ::Sub-Editor (2002 - 2005), The Source magazine, Brighton, UK

Without Dave Morrison’s unwavering passion and enthusiasm - not to mention his unique insights - Comes with a Smile’s worth among ardent music fans would have been significantly diluted. A crucial contributor throughout the magazine’s most successful years, Dave wrote his first reviews in the summer of 2000, immediately impressing with his in-depth, finely structured critiques.

While other contributors came and went, Dave’s drive and passion never
faltered, (lest we forget, he held down a full-time job throughout his
six-year unpaid tenure), his perceptive and personal work set the standard on a number of levels. Supremely well-informed, highly literate and a skilful wordsmith, he proved himself invaluable over the subsequent fourteen issues, injecting humour and pathos in equal measure throughout a series of engrossing interviews and acutely observed album evaluations.

Immediately apparent, too, was his uncanny knack of (and voracious appetite for) discovering tucked-away talent, especially from the fertile musical corner of the world in which he now resides: British Columbia. As resident 'Americana' specialist, Dave took to the magazine’s “equal-opportunities” ethos, interviewing established artists from the USA (like Lambchop and Willard Grant Conspiracy) whilst championing such Canadian acts as Radiogram, Flophouse Jr, The Be Good Tanyas et al with added zeal. (In his role as music promoter in his then hometown of Brighton, he was instrumental in bringing such musicians to the UK, securing countless debut performances along the way.)

Dave’s passion remains undiminished, fortified by a successful battle with cancer that has served only to bolster his formidable spirit. Determined, dedicated, dependable and dextrous - that’s Dave.

Matt Dornan :: Editor, Comes with a Smile magazine, London, UK

David Morrison has been a regular contributor to the Cheeky Guide
publications for several years, displaying an extensive knowledge and
understanding of the UK and global music scene. He has written excellent
features and short articles and last year showed his worth as an editor when
left in charge of the whole music section of our Brighton guide book. I have
always found him to be reliable, a good time-keeper, conscientious and
having an easy manner that makes him a pleasure to work with. I have no
hesitation in recommending Mr. Morrison as a freelance writer and
journalist.

David Bramwell :: Director, Cheeky Guides Ltd., Brighton, UK

An excellent writer with a golden ear for music across many genres, Dave's passion floods out in his work. Flawless copy was always delivered on time and on word count throughout the year we worked together, and his reputation for reliability for the eight years he wrote for The Source was cast iron.

James Kendall :: Sub-Editor, The Source magazine (2005 - 2008),
Brighton, UK