I am a freelance writer and editor with over a decade of experience. In my last full-time role I worked my way up from editorial intern to deputy editor of a well-regarded trade magazine, and am a skilled sub-editor, proofreader and writer of both short and long-form copy for print and the web. I have a first class degree in creative writing and have published four novels (Falling Leaves and The Bitter Sixteen Trilogy, all with Salt Publishing) and one poetry collection (PANIC! with Burning Eye Books). I also perform poetry.
Work history
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Deputy EditorVoyageur Publishing
- Bristol, United KingdomFull Time
Worked my way up from editorial assistant to deputy editor of the International Travel and Health Insurance Journal. Duties included short and long-form copy writing for print and online, proof reading, sub-editing, textual and layout corrections in InDesign and constant communication with graphic designers, across multiple publications. Additional functions included moderating conference sessions in the UK and abroad, and script-writing and presenting for online broadcasts.
Skills
- Writing
- Editing
- Editing Copy
- Proofreading
- Adobe Indesign
- Performance Poetry
Education
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Batchelor of ArtsKingston University
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
I studied creative writing at Kingston from 2007-2010. I received a First, and the creative writing prize for my graduating year.
Awards
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Sony Reader Award for Unpublished WritersDylan Thomas Prize
I won this award for my first novel, Bitter Sixteen, which was subsequently published by Salt Publishing.