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    Laura Heathcote

    Laura Heathcote

    Creative Writer and Editor

    Newark on Trent, United Kingdom

    I am a novelist and freelance consultant for proof-reading, copy writing and market research. Since graduating University last July, I have been a junior consultant to a city local...Read moreI am a novelist and freelance consultant for proof-reading, copy writing and market research. Since graduating University last July, I have been a junior consultant to a city local authority, acted as assistant fundraiser for a significant third sector bid, undertaken extensive market research for a community retail project, created and developed a sub-website and taken responsibility for the marketing of an Italian restaurant. I also have written and thoroughly edited a historical novel.

    Area Covered: East Midlands, South Yorkshire
    Work Experience Summary: Creative Writing: I have over ten years experience of story writing and have completed three novels, two novellas and a dozen short stories within the past five years. I have worked with a number of editors, including published writers, to hone my technical writing skills.

    I am currently co-writing an extensive grant bid for the establishment of a new community centre.

    My University degree taught me how to extensively research and include my findings in written work.


    Editing: I have five years experience of proof-reading creative writing for both experienced and inexperienced writers on a voluntary basis. This includes clients whose first language was not English.

    I worked as a proof-reader for an online story archive, which meant approving only the highest standard of work for the website.

    I have developed the web content for an online gift aid appeal for a heritage site.

    I developed the content of a job advertisement website, which required editing the job adverts beforehand so that the language was appropriate to the client group.

    I have recently worked with an experienced editor who taught me how to identify common stylistic problems, such as passives, wordiness, gerunds and filter phrases.

    Market research: I have undertaken market research for a joint community café and conference centre, including a questionnaire of over eighty members of the local community.

    I researched the use of Facebook and Twitter advertisement and pages of related projects, to decide on the best approach for promoting a heritage gift aid scheme.

    I researched promotional offers in local catering, then devised and implemented a promotional scheme for an Italian restaurant. I also researched venues for outdoor catering, including food markets and fairs, for the extension of the restaurant’s services.

    Education Summary: BA (Hons) Combined Honours: History and Arts from Durham University
    A-levels: English Studies (A), History (B), Religious Studies (A), General Studies (B) Performing Arts (AS only - B)

    10 GCSE\'s - A*-B

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