BuyLocal

I have written several features for BuyLocal, a magazine that shines the spotlight on local shops, artisans, producers and makers in Gloucester.

Recent features include:

Autumn 2012  - Funghi forays

Winter 2012 - Caring for wildlife in winter
                    - Self-help remedies for winter coughs and colds

Spring 2013 - The Big Sleep - green goodbyes / burials

Summer 2013 - Round-up of the best summer activities and events for families

www.buylocalmag.blogspot.co.uk

Parkinson's UK

I worked as an editor for this leading medical charity for 10 months, covering maternity leave.

I researched and wrote information booklets on complex medical matters for both a lay audience and for healthcare professionals. All booklets complied with the Department of Health's Information Standard, an accreditation scheme that ensures health information is relevant, accurate and up to date. This required a rigorous referencing, client feedback and peer review process.

In addition to writing information booklets, I contributed to membership magazine The Parkinson and Parkinson's UK website.

I also commissioned photoshoots, organised interviews, and updated library images.


Update: Preparing for End of Life was highly commended at the BMA Medical Book and Patient Information Awards 2013

www.parkinsons.org.uk

IPC Advertorials

I freelanced at IPC advertorial department from 2012-2013, writing and editing advertorials for a diverse range of consumer titles such as Chat, Homes & Gardens, Living etc and Marie Claire.

Working to a brief from blue chip clients including P&G, John Lewis and Ikea I produced sparkling copy on everything from hair colour to kitchens. 

An example of my copywriting. Client: Ikea; magazine: Homes & Gardens