About Me
Words, books and stories have always been a huge part of my life. As a small child I loved reading way past my bed time and into the night, long after my mother had asked me to turn out the light. I love listening to stories, creating stories and passing them on again.
As an adult, my book, magazine or newspaper, iPad, iPhone and my trusty notepad and pen, accompany me wherever I go. The former offers me inspiration for my ideas; the later of my literary companions provides me with a space where I can jot down my ideas that come to me throughout the day and at night.
Over the years I have worked as an online producer, copywriter, content provider, content strategist and editor. Having co-written books for Penguin publishers, I write content for websites, content strategies, feature writing, newsletters plus creative writing and much more and over a number of different industries both in the UK and overseas.
Writing is me and I am writing. It is where I am most happy.
Work History
Content Partners
Curriculum Vitae (summary)
- Jan 2012-present
- Professional experience – freelance writing
- www.foodfestivalfinder.co.uk
- www.foodanddrinkguides.co.uk
- Izabel Clothing www.izabel.com
- Perfect Fit Magazine (food, drink and health) Dubai www.perfectfitmagazine.com
- Middlesex University Business School www.mdx.ac.uk
- Freelance Web Producer, Writer and Social Media Manager TravelStay www.travelstay.com
- Penguin books New Zealand www.penguin.co.nz
- Verite’ Spa Organics www.veritespa.co.nz
- Copywriter - Rachel Goodchild Parenting coach www.rachel-goodchild.com
- Dec 2010 - Jan 2012
- Senior Producer Online – Content Acquisitions and Lifestyle Producer
- TVNZ www.tvnz.co.nz
- Dec 2007 – March 2008
- News Producer
- The New Zealand Herald Onlinewww.nzherald.co.nz
- Channels: Entertainment and Lifestyle, World News
- June 2007 – Dec 2007
- Editor – The Hive
- APN Digital (The New Zealand Herald)
- Nov 2005 – June 2007
- Channel Manager - Management
- NTL World/Virgin Media www.virginmedia.com
- Channels: Home and Family, Jobs and Money, Siren (Celebrity) Shopping and Travel
- Nov 2001 - Nov 2005
- Producer, Music reviewer, Interviewer/Presenter, Web chat co-ordinator
- Tiscali UK www.tiscali.co.uk
- Channels: Lifestyle, Music, Reference and Travel
- Nov 2000 – Nov 2001
- Editor
- TravelStay www.travelstay.com
- 1996 – 2000
- Freelance position
- Capital Radio www.capitalfm.com
- Producer - Scheduling
- MTV UK www.mtv.com
- 1991 - 1996
- Research and writing assistant
- HGM Creative Promotions (no longer trading)
- Practical Lifestyle, Health and Homeopathy, Lifetime, The Holistic London Guide and Broadcast and TV World (E-map Magazines)
