About me

I am a creative copywriter and feature writer currently working out of London and Chichester, West Sussex. I have been trained as a journalist at an NCTj accredited college and bring a skill set from this education, along with almost two years active experience, that can be effective in many fields other than journalism.

I have been considering, for some time, the move to a more creative and conceptual form of writing and wish to explore any new avenues to encourage this. This does not mean that I have 'fallen out of love' with journalism, merely that I want to broaden my horizons. I still have a passion for journalism and continue to write freelance articles.

Language is an incredibly powerful device, and one that I am always striving to understand better. It has the power to inspire, persuade and connect everything and everyone around us. I am open to all forms of work, please get in touch.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills. Skilful and adaptable in the use of English language, depending on requirements. Able to convey stories, campaigns or messages in a concise, measured and persuasive manner., Creative thinking. Ability to generate stories, campaigns and ideas that can resonate with a specific or targeted demographic., Significant experience with social media, and an acute understanding of the mechanisms at work behind these powerful communication tools., Proficient with Windows and Mac OS, Microsoft Office including Word and Excel, also familiar with Adobe suite programs such as InDesign., Sub-editing. Thoughtful and relevant assessment of written works, in a manner designed to enhance the power of 'themes' running through copy., Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously, flexible in approach to work and always striving to gain a better perspective, insight and fundamental grasp of subjects. Ideas can come from anywhere.

Sector Experience

A year working as a staff/feature writer for Yachting World magazine the UK's (and arguably the world's) premier yachting magazine., Wrote copy for various publications, websites and organisations including Sussex-based copywriting firm WordStuff and Pongo Cricket website, where I was nominated for the 'Emerging Cricket Journalist Award 2009'., Provided articles for Yachts and Yachting's website, Sailing Anarchy and various other Sailing-orientated publications from locations around the Caribbean, Europe and the UK, dovetailing alongside my job as a freelance professional yachtsman., 2 weeks at Croydon Guardian (local newspaper) - 2009, 4 weeks at Infostrada Hayters (sports writers) - 2009

Awards

NCTj (journalism) Industry standard exams., A-level English (A)

Clients

I have only just begun freelancing and currently have no regular clients.

Trade Associations

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