Hallo there I\'m activating my profile on PPH in July 2010, which is why I have no track record with the site. But I can supply excellent references for my work. I\'mmore...Hallo there

I\'m activating my profile on PPH in July 2010, which is why I have no track record with the site. But I can supply excellent references for my work.

I\'m a journalist with 20+ years\' experience in national consumer magazines, website development and editing, and book publishing. I am a creative and original writer, and a stickler for accuracy. I will produce fresh, arresting copy that goes beyond predictable clichÃ’©s, grabs the attention and conveys the message.

I am skilled at conceiving publishing projects, helping to define a target audience and develop the content profile which will reach them.
I have written / edited extensively on health, family lifestyle, teen sexuality, work and small businesses, travel, fashion and classical music. (Did I mention adaptability in my skill set?)

I have extensive experience in commissioning, which means that I know what to ask to clarify a brief and produce a realistic job quote. I�ve never missed a deadline in my life.

Area Covered: Bristol, South West, Remote


Work Experience
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Summary: UK launch editor for Classical TV website. Online editor for the Alastair Sawday Special Escapes travel property website. Deputy Editor for WithKids magazine. Lifestyle and Restaurant Reviews editor for CitySearch Australia website. Health Editor and Work Editor for New Woman magazine. Launch editor for Feelgood teen sexuality website.
Company: With Kids Media
Description: Writing, editing and commissioning magazine features. Writing all coverlines and promotional material. Commissioning illustrations, coordinating with designers, checking and correcting proofs. Employed on a day rate on a long-term contract.

Company: With Kids Media
Description: Copy editing, writing promotional and copy and coverlines, features writing and editing, writing briefs for contributors and illustrators, commissioning writers.

Education Summary: Two-year traineeship with Thomson Magazines (sub-editing, feature writing). Ongoing professional development including Photoshop, Filemaker Pro, SM and SEO, working with a variety of CMS, and online file management and remote access tools.