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    Manisha Harkins

    Manisha Harkins

    freelance journalist/copywriter, prop stylist/textile/surface print designe...

    Rhoose, United Kingdom

    I have been a lifestyle journalist for 18 year: 8 of those specialising in food, and the past 10 specialising in design (with 5 years of prop styling). I have written for a diverse...Read moreI have been a lifestyle journalist for 18 year: 8 of those specialising in food, and the past 10 specialising in design (with 5 years of prop styling). I have written for a diverse range of publications, and am an author of 3 books with contributions to many more. I have written ample PR material over the years, and have also produced copy for various products, guides and brochures, e.g. back label copy for Bossa bottle -- high end rum (Brazil, U.S.); Abrash Persian carpet gallery (Dubai); new gourmet spice brand (U.S.)and AA Food Guides (UK). Although I maintain an hourly rate on this site, I often work to an article rate when the fee is appropriate.

    My styling work has given me great insight into trends and colours, keeps my eye sharp and sits happily alongside my passion for homeware and textile design. In addition to my long-held journalism career, I'm currently a second-year textile design student at Cardiff Metropolitan University (UWIC). Hence surface design work -- especially hand-crafted, but also digital or combined -- is most welcome. (Rates for design work are negotiable.)

    Area Covered: worldwide working by remote means; freelancer in South Wales but can be mobile for shoots/other with ample advance notice
    Company Name: freelance
    Employees: 1


    Work Experience
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    Summary: Print journalism: have contributed to many lifestyle publications over the years from Identity and EP magazines (Dubai) to Waitrose Seasons, Food & Travel, Delia on-line, Olive and The Times Weekend. I was also the Features Editor of The Master's Table magazine in the past and currently contribute design features to the House & Home section of The National on Saturday paper (Abu Dhabi).

    Copywriting and PR: varied: in-house PR copy including press releases, powerpoint presentations, news advisorys; copywriting for products and brands including Bossa (rum) and Silk Road Spices, AA Guides, Pembrokeshire Food Guide, Abrash Persian carpet and art gallery.

    Styling: 7 years for high end design magazine Identity and sister publication EP; also did one-off shoots for Emirates Home, City Life, Viva and Jumeirah Beach magazines (all Dubai).

    Author: Spices; Tomatoes; co-author of Herbs & Spices; initial research on Celtic Cuisine by Gilli Davies; contributions to many other books including AA Food Guides, Easy Hot & Spicy, Hearty Soups; Easy Entertaining and upcoming titles for Ryland, Peters & Small.

    Other: broadcasting -- BBC radio (2 programmes); Carlton Food Network (4 programmes).

    Awards, etc: 1999 Food Journalist of the Year - Guild of Food Writers; UK Cockle Festival/Year of Literature Awards - various including best unpublished work; 1998 new art at The Albany Gallery, Cardiff, Wales; Indian art exhibition for women's group, Boston, MA 1992
    Job Title: Freelance Design, Food, Lifestyle Writer/Prop Stylist/Author
    Company: self-employed
    Description: Journalist/Author/Copywriter; have broadcasted before as well.

    Styling: prop styling for design photo shoots

    Newly Aquired Skills: textile/surface print design (handcrafted approach and digital combination). Currently Textile Design Student at Cardiff Metropolitan University
    From:01/Jan/1995

    Job Title: brochure copywriter
    Company: Silk Road Spices
    Description: copy for several Silk Road Spices brochures: individual brochures which include history, background of select spices from different world regions as well as a few brief recipes

    HI Janice --- Could you write a review of my work for my profile on People per Hour? I can't remember exact dates so I've included rough ones, but if you have a better idea, I'd be grateful! Thanks a bunch.
    From:01/Jan/2010 To:04/Apr/2010

    Job Title: freelance lifestlyle journalist/stylist
    Company: freelance editor
    Description: styling and feature writing
    From:01/Feb/2005 To:28/Feb/2005

    Job Title: freelance journalist, press officer, prop stylist
    Company: freelance
    Description: writing occasional freelance features for a lifestyle magazine with occasional styling; writing press materials for in-house PR campaigns.
    From:01/Jan/2007 To:01/Mar/2009

    Job Title: freelance design journalist
    Company: freelance editor/writer
    Description: regular freelance features for the House & Home section of The National on Saturday (English broadsheet in the UAE) while Sandra was editor and beyond.
    From:01/Jan/2008 To:01/Jan/2011



    Education
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    Summary: Currently second-year student on BA(Hons) Textile Design programme, Cardiff Metropolitan University (UWIC); Textiles for Interiors - 1 semester course, American University of Dubai; Milan-based Designboom furniture design course (online); various interior design basics short courses, Dubai and UK; PCGE in English, University of Wales - Swansea; BA in English, University of Massachusetts; 12 credits towards MA in Writing and Publishing
    Degree: BA
    Field of Study: Textile Design
    University / College: Cardiff Metropolitan University (UWIC), Cardiff School of Art & Design
    From:01/Jan/2010

    Degree: One semester course
    Field of Study: Textiles for interiors
    University / College: American University of Dubai
    From:01/Jan/2006 To:01/Jun/2006

    Degree: PGCE (post grad teaching certificate)
    Field of Study: English for secondary and further ed
    University / College: University of Swansea, Wales
    From:01/Jan/1994 To:01/Jan/1995

    Degree: BA
    Field of Study: English
    University / College: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
    From:01/Jan/1986 To:01/Jan/1990

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