I am a young and enthusiastic writer with an ability to approach an eclectic range of topics and present them in a flavourful, albeit sensible manner. I specialise in creative and cultural fields, with a particular emphasis on music. I have a very brave and liberal writing style - one that resembles a classical symphony with a Rock 'N' Roll zeal - yet I always aim to submit meticulous compositions and can be very flexible to thematic demands. If the topic allows it, I like to embed personal experiences and metaphorical antics to intrigue the reader. With influences from Hunter S. Thompson and the likes of Tom Wolfe - as well as the classics - I like to engulf myself in a subject with a methodical approach inspired by gonzo journalism whilst providing the work with a creative flair.
Work history
Writer, Editor and Photographer
Freelance
An online music magazine where I am currently holding an position as an album reviewer, live correspondent/photographer/interviewer and editor. My duties include the submission of a set amount of weekly reviews, their publication, the editing and publication of reviews submitted by other members of the team, conducting interviews with professional musicians, the transcription of said interviews and live coverage of musical events – which also involves making arrangements with promoters and venue staff for press accreditation and access.
Freelance Contributor
RussiaFreelance
A prominent food additives manufacturer based in Moscow, Russian. I have carried out a substantial amount of translational and proofreading assignments for this company over a number of years. These jobs included the interpretation of copywriting material, written correspondence and technical writing.
Skills
- Author
- Critic
- Editing
- Journalism
- Blogging
- Creative
- Popular Culture
- Artist Interviews
- Photography
Education
MA Critical Creative Analysis
- United Kingdom
A degree in Sociology that was designed to stimulate analytical comprehension of a variety of philosophical and social thinkers, as well as apply their discourses to cultural phenomena. The program also included modules which attempted to blend sociology with creative arts in the likes of music and photography in order to outline a connection between the two seemingly contrasting field, thus providing a fascinating outlook on contemporary cultural production. I completed the program upon the submission of a dissertation that explored the role of early 20th century social climate in the development of literary modernism.
BA Humanities
- United Kingdom
A degree that branched out into a number of varied fields and provided a selection of subjects such as Sociology, Literature, Film Studies and Philosophy, all of which enabled me to develop my analytical and writing skills as well as providing thorough insight into my predominant areas of interest and encouraging me to expand my mind frame in an elaborate, inventive manner.