About me
I'm a freelance copywriter and editor, with experience in heritage, historic houses and museums, as well as the visual arts, charities, non-profit organisations, and the wedding industry. I create thoughtful content with a strong narrative, and lots of heart. Whether it's coming up with communications strategies, managing social media channels, writing website copy, or stories and articles, I can capture the spirit of a place, business or charity.
I spent five years working in marketing and communications in beautiful historic house museums and arts advocacy charities, before taking the leap into freelance writing and content creation in 2018 - I haven't looked back! I love telling stories and sparking great conversation.
I grew up on the edge of the wild Peak District before heading off to university to study firstly history and archaeology, followed by a research Master’s degree, in which I wrote a 30,000-word dissertation on eighteenth century female fashion - and I still love to immerse myself in the wonders of bygone style.
As well as a love of history and heritage, I have an enthusiastic eye for art, fashion, design and photography, and for finding the everyday magic in small details and simple pleasures.
Work history
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Features WriterLove My Dress
London, United KingdomFreelance
Features Writer for the award winning, UK-based wedding website, Love My Dress. I craft and edit 'Real Wedding' articles, which feature real and recently married couples. Honest, heartfelt storytelling is at the core of these pieces, charting couples' journeys together, and showcasing the beautiful details of their day.
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Communications & Social Media ManagementEngage, the National Association for Gallery Education
- London, United KingdomFreelance
- From December 2018 until mid-March 2019, managed social media channels for Engage, the National Association for Gallery Education
- Created content across Engage’s social media networks, based on overarching strategy, to promote the charity’s aims, programmes and events, as well as advocating for arts educators, artists and makers
- Wrote and edited weekly members’ newsletters, as well as non-members’ newsletters and ad hoc communications using MailChimp
- From March through to April 2019, created content for new Engage website and proof read and edited key advocacy documents and presentations for the Director
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Skills
- Copywriting
- Copyediting
- Social Media
- Photography
- Art Education
- Cultural Heritage
- Historical Research
- Storytelling
Education
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Master of Research (MRes) HistoryKeele University
- Keele, Newcastle, United Kingdom
Dissertation entitled 'High Society Womens' Fashion in Britain & France, 1660-1800 - Morality, Status & Identity.'
Addressed above key themes, with historiographical references to the growing significance of the field of fashion history. Specific case studies on the following:
- Morality Case Study - The Masquerade Ball.
- Status Case Study - Clothing in portraiture.
- Identity Case Study - Fashion and politics in revolutionary France
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BA (Hons) History with ArchaeologyBangor University
- Bangor, United Kingdom
Gained a 2:1.