Writer, communicator and editor with over 25 years' experience, based near Devizes, Wiltshire. I am particularly interested in writing on travel, but have lots of experience and knowledge of health, politics and the environment. I have worked as a freelance copy editor for traditional publishers including Mitchell Beazley as well as online clients such as Microsoft. My most enjoyable job ever has to be writing questions for the board game, Cranium. I've recently set up a new communications agency, BrightSpark Communications, and I'm available now. I'm pretty new to PPH, but scored in the top 5% in their creative writing and grammar tests.

Area Covered: UK, international


Work Experience
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Summary: Making words work is what I do. Starting from an excellent academic record (BA Hons, 2:1, University of Bristol, AAAC at 'A' Level), and working in a wide range of communications and writing jobs over 25 years, I can offer tip-top professional standards with creative flair. I'm also a real stickler for deadlines. I recently left the 9 to 5 world to set up my own business, BrightSpark Communications - but it's a welcome return to self-employment for me as I had a successful writing and editing career before jumping back into employment. I'm happy to write test pieces or to send samples of my writing. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Job Title: Owner
Company: Brightspark Communications
From:01/Jan/2011

Job Title: Communications Manager
Company: NHS
From:01/May/2008 To:01/Dec/2010

Job Title: Press and Campaigns
Company: Daycare Trust
From:01/Mar/2006 To:01/Apr/2007

Job Title: Press Officer/Senior Communications Officer
Company: Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
From:01/Jan/2000 To:01/Jan/2007

Job Title: Freelance copywriting
Company: Torch Design Ltd
Description: Edited and rewrote copy for Torch Design's new website.
From:10/Jan/2011 To:19/May/2011

Job Title: Freelance copywriting and editing
Company: Adastra Cymru Ltd
Description: Edited a number of titles in the Mitchell Beazley American Express Travel Guides series, and wrote copy for Microsoft's Autoroute Express CD.
From:25/Feb/1991 To:10/Jan/2000

Job Title: Freelance writer and editor.
Company: Adastra Cymru Ltd
Description: Edited numerous titles in the American Express Travel Guide series (Mitchell Beazley), for which David was series editor. In the course of several years of working together, I also wrote visitor attraction copy for AutoRoute Express, entries for New Zealand and Australia in the original MSN directory, and many questions for the board game, Cranium.
From:05/Mar/1991 To:09/Mar/1998



Education
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Summary: BA Hons (2.1) in English Language and Literature, University of Bristol.

Four A levels, English, History, French (all 'A' grade), Latin ('C')
University / College: Omagh Academy

Field of Study: English
University / College: University of Bristol