About me

I'm a freelance writer specialising in mental health, parenting and creativity.

PostsProjectsExperienceTeam

• Writers: what are your best tips for avoiding procrastination? (gathering ideas for a blog) Thanks!
• Any Gen-Zers here who've ditched their smart phone in favour of a brick phone? Would love to speak to you for an article.

Projects

• 5

  Flash Face-OffWeekly themed flash fiction event for Writers' HQ https://writershq.co.uk/category/flash-face-off/
• 2

  Writers' HQ Submission Opportunities ListingsExtensive list of submission opportunities and competitions for writers, updated daily. Writers’ HQ now only accepts listings from organisations offering accessible submission opportunities for low-income writers. https://writershq.co.uk/writing-competitions-and-submission-opportunities/

Work history

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Blogger/workshop leader/admin assistantWriters' HQ
Jun 2017Chichester, United KingdomPart Time
I write blogs and content on the subjects of writing, flash fiction, submission opportunities and journalling, lead in-person and online workshops, critique manuscripts, provide customer and administrative support.
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WriterSummersdale Publishers Ltd
Jun 2017Chichester, United KingdomFreelance
I write books for children and adults, specialising in mental health and emotional well-being. I also proofread books on a variety of subjects.

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Skills

• Writing
• Editing
• Journalism
• Copywriting
• Proofreading
• Workshop Delivery
• Creative Writing
• Book Publishing
• Fiction
• Creative Non-fiction

Education

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Master of ArtsThe University of Chichester
Aug 2016Chichester, United Kingdom
Masters in Creative Writing - graduated with distinction and winner of the Kate Betts Memorial Prize for the best work on the MA.
PG Cert Fashion (Fashion and Lifestyle Journalism)London College of Fashion, UAL
Aug 2007London, United Kingdom

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Awards

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Kate Betts Memorial PrizeUniversity of Chichester
For the best work on the Creative Writing MA
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Bristol Prize - shortlistBristol Prize