About me

I write concise, engaging copy for a number of different audiences in a wide variety of styles, and across a range of printed and digital media. With over 15 years' experience of getting messages across clearly and powerfully, in plain English, I'm a past master at coming up with 'just the right words'.

I work quickly and efficiently with minimal brief or input, and can handle anything from a gripping introductory paragraph to a fully researched feature article. I regularly write website content, e-newsletters, interviews, video scripts, by-lined articles for print and online media, blog articles, and press releases across a wide range of industries.

I'm also an engaging, entertaining public speaker and presenter and qualified trainer who uses humour to good effect while speaking plainly from the heart.

Words will never fail me .... or you, if you sign me up to write them!

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Skills

Ability to write concise, engaging copy, working quickly and efficiently with minimal briefing or input. Experience of writing website content, e-newsletters, press releases, by-lined feature articles for online and print media, award entries and speeches for conferences., High quality editing and proofreading skills combined with over fifteen years’ experience of applying a plain English approach to writing., Excellent presentation skills honed over twenty years of public speaking, delivering training courses, presenting at conferences, doing performance poetry, stand-up comedy and running quizzes., Strong interpersonal skills. Enthusiastic and motivated team-player, with a confident and proactive approach.

Sector Experience

One year's experience of running my own freelance writing business (since May 2011). I have worked with a number of clients regularly during this time, across a wide range of industry sectors including IT, recruitment and Technology., 10 years' experience of working within the Internet industry as writer for the UK's domain name registry, Nominet UK., 4 years' experience of working within the financial industry as Technical Writer for the Hinckley and Rugby Building Society. 4 further years' experience with that company as their in-house training officer.

Awards

City & Guilds 730 Certificate in Adult and Further Education - Tile Hill College, Coventry, BA Honours (2:2) in English and European Literature from Warwick University, 4 ‘A’ levels (English Literature, History, French, General Studies); 9 ‘O’ levels (A-C grades): Coventry School Bablake, Coventry, West Midlands

Clients

Like Minds, Nominet UK, Paperwork, Personal-Balance Ltd, SIP Corporation, The Client Voice