Miles Ellingham

Freelance feature writer for The Morning Star. I was commissioned to write a long form piece on the cultural impact of the late academic Mark Fisher and the singer, Dean Reed. The Future That Was: Mark Fisher, Music and Mental Illness : https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/f/future-was-mark-fisher-music-and-mental-illness There is no such singer: Dean Reed, Communism and Rock and Roll. https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/%E2%80%98there-no-such-singer%E2%80%99-dean-reed-communism-and-rock-%E2%80%98n%E2%80%99-roll

Editor/Creator of Mass Magazine – literary/arts magazine showcasing work from London and the UK, including interviews, essays, paintings, poetry and prose, including an interview with Booker-shortlisted author Tom McCarthy and images by acclaimed artist Stephanie Batoeva. I am currently creating the website for this magazine which appeared initially only in print format. (issues on request) Publications.mass@gmail.com

https://abegailmorley.wordpress.com/2017/09/25/the-ones-that-fall-die-young-max-eevi/

Employed by Sepent’s Tail Publishing to source interesting, allusive images for publication in the forthcoming ‘What I think about when I think about Football’ by Simon Critchley, who kindly acknowledged my work in the book itself.

http://www.gatehousepress.com/shop/anthologies/lighthouse-issue-14/

https://glasgowreviewofbooks.com/2017/05/03/tiber-picture-of-a-drowned-image-a-short-story-by-max-eevi/

: Part-time Painter/decorator (min 2 weeks; 3 x year: preparing and painting interior walls and woodwork). I have been repeatedly employed during university holidays by three clients gained via personal recommendations after I helped out an acquaintance with severe disabilities by painting her flat.

http://wraparoundsouth.org/hybridmixed-media-winter2017/post-1729/

Guitar teacher: weekly one-to-one private lessons for two pupils (a boy and a girl initially aged 8 & 10yrs). I love teaching and play guitar to a high standard. These two young pupils (who responded to a local ad) can now play complex pieces.

Commissioned to write the voiceover script for ‘Red Bull Outrow’. This has gained over 30k views on You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfcPQsgIsT4

Review of band Mathew and Me. http://www.theartsdesk.com/users/miles-ellingham

This has involved researching and writing numerous short prose pieces with embedded online links that would lead the reader through a variety of web experiences and information. Subjects include politics, the arts, entertainment, popular culture with articles submitted to 12 hour deadlines. Many of these have received high viewing figures and been re-posted. The website has unfortunately had to move this work ‘in-house’ to their Manchester office and end all freelance contracts.

A temporary job involving looking after the gallery space on behalf of the management; faciliating the work of security guards, caterers & bar staff; assessing safety and fire risks; handing out programmes and discussing the paintings on display; attending to visitors and clearing and securing the space at the end of each shifts (often leaving at 4am). I have been offered further shifts when the space reopens at the end of the year.

A Goldsmith’s University placement involving regular visits to the Colfe School sixth form to critique current art work and encourage and support pupils in their applications to art schools and colleges. I discovered a deep interest in supporting younger students.

Created screen captions for feature length animation; Frommage Noir by Rufus Montefiore

Assistant Coffee Roaster/loader/labeller at Coffee Compass Ltd, Artisan Coffee Roasting (including in-house barrista training). Since working with this small company in the Easter break of 2016 I have been invited back during busy periods to help with loading and labelling work. During this period I have gained knowledge of different beans and earned free barrista training.

Volunteer for VSL (Voluntary Services Lewisham) providing support to diverse local users of a drop-in centre for adults with Mental Health difficulties. My role was to offer help on 2 afternoons a week in creating a supportive social atmosphere for people isolated by their mental health issues. I received a VSL commendation for this work.

Assistant at Songlines Magazine, selling magazine subscriptions and CDs.

Bar manager/Plate waiter at Profile Summer Party (yearly event for London publishers, authors and agents). I have been invited back yearly since 2014.

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