Who I am and what I’ve done

I originally trained in journalism at Harris College, Preston, with an apprenticeship through St. Regis Newspapers in Greater Manchester. I spent almost ten years on local newspapers in the UK. I’ve also worked in market research, sales and direct marketing.

In 2001 I retrained on a Copywriting 1:1 course with Patrick Quinn. I now work freelance as a copywriter and copy editor, providing a full copywriting, editing and localisation service, concentrating on producing plain English with a clear selling message.

I work directly for clients or via agencies such as Marksman International, Q Studios and Blue Storm Design & Marketing Ltd, providing copywriting, proof reading, research and team writing. I also provide freelance writing support and research for one of the UK's leading mail order copywriters, Sarah Lamballe, on diverse projects for past and present clients like Hotter Shoes, Dream Direct, Healthy Direct, Gro-Group Ltd,
Classic FM Collection, and DJH Catalogues.

There are plenty of bright young things out there writing for high fashion. I’m not one of them! But if you want aspirational copy that boosts your sales, why not contact me? Especially if your target market is amongst the grey/silver pound ABC1s.