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| Overview: | Talented & hardworking science-trained creative writer, journalist, photographer & songwriter. Broad experience. Product delivered on time & to budget with accuracy & flair. Quotes by hour or project. | |
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| BSc & postgrad research in Environmental Science, covering numerous aspects of environmental & resource management, natural systems & environmental issues. Freelance photojournalist with 18 years experience. Recent specialism in independent travel & environmental/resource issues. Have contributed to books, magazines, newspapers & agencies in numerous countries e.g. Reader's Digest, The Independent, The Herald, The Scotsman, Rock & Ice, Klettern, The John Muir Trust Engagement Diary, Climber, TGO, Wav Rapp. Photos (some award winning) currently marketed by Scottish Viewpoint. I am well travelled, having visited numerous countries in all continents except Antarctica, often on contract for newspaper & magazine features. I have written 3 full-length novels, marketed by legendary agent John Jarrold. I also have a popular guidebook (Hillwalks: Glen Coe & Lochaber, pb Mercat Press) in print. A singer and multi-instrumentalist, I am a prolific song & tune writer, with more than 30 songs and over 100 original tunes written so far - largely influenced by traditional music, but also in styles including pop, rock, blues, Americana & bluegrass. This diverse background means flexibility, efficiency and a broad depth of knowledge and experience, making for writing as informed, rigorous and efficient as it is creative. |
Employment History
(Feb 2007 to May 2008)
Freelance journalist
Balivanich, Isle of BenbeculaWriter for news stories for high quality local paper. Diverse subjects: from hospital closures and ambulance service reforms to investigative reports on long-term transport plans (e.g. inter-island fixed links), the validity of environmental impact assessments, coastal defence concerns, obituaries, musical concert/CD reviews, and politics.
(Sep 2007 to Sep 2007)
Freelance feature writer
LondonFull-length travel supplement feature on Morocco as a developing destination for world-class surfing holidays
Education
(Sep 2002 to Jun 2003)
Lews Castle College, Benbecula
HNC in music performance. Qualification designed to provide platform for live musical performance as well as recording, writing original material, and stagecraft
(Sep 1988 to Jun 1992)
University of Stirling
BSc Hons in Environmental Science. Also 1 year's postgraduate research based on field research in the Luangwa National Park of Zambia
Categories & Skills
Healthcare (Non-Clinical)
Media & Creative
Categories
Skills
- Academic (Writing)
- Adobe
- Automotive & Transport (Specialism)
- Commercial/Advertising
- Consumer (Magazines)
- Contract/Customer (Magazines)
- Copywriting (Writing)
- Current Affairs (Specialism)
- Digital Still Images (Broadcasting)
- Environment (Specialism)
- Hospitality & Tourism (Specialism)
- Journalistic
- Landscapes
- Magazines (Journalism)
- Magazines
- Music (Broadcasting)
- Musical Arrangements (Broadcasting)
- Nature
- Newspaper Supplement (Magazines)
- Newspapers
- Photo Retouching (Photography)
- Photoshop (Adobe)
- Portrait
- Press Releases (Writing)
- Science & Technology (Specialism)
- Screenwriting (Broadcasting)
- Song (Writing)
- Specialism
- Sport (Specialism)
- Travel (Specialism)
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