Alex O

Work Status

Freelancer / Self-Employed

Job History

Rating:

Reviews: 3   from 3 Clients
 
Earnings:$580
Hourly Rate: $31

Jobs Won:3
Jobs Cancelled:0 Help? Longest Job:
12 months

Member Since:Oct 2008

View Similar Profiles

writer
author
Report this Profile

Alex O
 
Writer, Author

London, United Kingdom

About Me

Professional writer of good standing with a track record both in newspapers (The Times), magazines and websites (numerous). Also launch editor of My Favourite Flavour and former editor of national news-stand titles. Books include No More Heroes, The Hip Hop Years and Top Ten (both accompanying Channel 4 TV series) and volumes on Radiohead, rap lyrics, Def Jam Records, etc. Currently completing a book on the history of independent record labels in the UK.

Areas covered: London, UK

Skills

PPH Certified PPH Certified Self Certified Self Certified
Skill Name Experience Proficiency (scale 1 - 10) Ranking
15+ Years

Job Ratings

  • Overall Rating
  • Work Quality
  • Expertise/Skill
  • Timeliness
  • Communication
  • All Time
  • Last 6 Months
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -

Job Reviews on PPH

by Ben T on 30 Jun 2011

thanks for the contribution

by Kimberley H on 20 Jul 2010

Excellent lists, great communication and a pleasure to work with!

by Barry B on 20 Jul 2010

thanks
View more 

Work Experience

I have been writing about music for more than 20 years, having contributed to many of the major music encyclopedias (Guinness, Virgin, Rough Guides, AMG, etc) in addition to standalone books for a variety of publishers. Numerous examples of published work available. Author of the sleevenotes to Pillows & Prayers (Mojo 2008 Best Catalogue Release) and member of The Society Of Authors.

Education

Good (2:1) degree in English and Drama. Excellent keyboard skills (102wpm - tested) and affinity with most common software packages (as well as some DTP/web tools).

Not sure what to do next? You can:

Select the profiles you like (up to 20) and Invite them to Bid for your Job (you can post after you invite).

OR
Star people to add them to your starlist and return later.

OR
Post a Job and get relevant freelancers bidding on your work within minutes. The fastest way to get results!

Starred
Organise My Stars
New