I'm a freelancer who specialises in a range of creative fields including copywriting, editing, music, audio production, journalism and marketing. --- Academic: I have a PhD in English Literature from the University of Warwick, along with a BA(Hons) (First Class) in English and Media Studies and an MA (Distinction) in English Literature. I specialise in modern and contemporary Anglophone literature, with an emphasis on marginality, transgression and experimental writing. I currently lecture at the Open University and have worked previously at Warwick and St Andrews. Writer: I am the author of a number of academic papers and a monograph on contemporary literature, titled "Rethinking the Monstrous: Transgression, Vulnerability and Difference in British Fiction Since 1967". Some samples available here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Journalist: I have written features and articles for a number of publications including the Big Issue, the Sun, the Oxford Mail and the Oxford Times. Some examples are available here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Editor: I am a qualified and experienced editor and proofreader specialising in academic writing, marketing copy and technical writing. I work on a freelance basis and also spent 5 years as a senior editor with Cambridge Proofreading. Musician: I've been a working musician all my adult life, largely as a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. I'm also experienced in audio editing. Technology: I am highly computer-literate, with experience in many of the core software packages currently in use. I am in the final year of a degree in computer science. Selected Employment: Open University: Associate Lecturer, 2021–Present Cambridge Proofreading: Senior Editor, 2019–2024 University of St Andrews: Associate Lecturer: 2009–2019 University of Warwick: Postgraduate Research Fellow: 2006-2009 The Abingdon Bridge: Manager/IT Tutor, 2003-2006 University of Warwick: Postgraduate Student, 2002-2003 University of Wolverhampton: 1999–2002

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I'm a freelancer who specialises in a range of creative fields including copywriting, editing, music, audio production, journalism and marketing. --- Academic: I have a PhD in English Literature from the University of Warwick, along with a BA(Hons) (First Class) in English and Media Studies and an MA (Distinction) in English Literature. I specialise in modern and contemporary Anglophone literature, with an emphasis on marginality, transgression and experimental writing. I currently lecture at the Open University and have worked previously at Warwick and St Andrews. Writer: I am the author of a number of academic papers and a monograph on contemporary literature, titled "Rethinking the Monstrous: Transgression, Vulnerability and Difference in British Fiction Since 1967". Some samples available here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Journalist: I have written features and articles for a number of publications including the Big Issue, the Sun, the Oxford Mail and the Oxford Times. Some examples are available here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Editor: I am a qualified and experienced editor and proofreader specialising in academic writing, marketing copy and technical writing. I work on a freelance basis and also spent 5 years as a senior editor with Cambridge Proofreading. Musician: I've been a working musician all my adult life, largely as a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. I'm also experienced in audio editing. Technology: I am highly computer-literate, with experience in many of the core software packages currently in use. I am in the final year of a degree in computer science. Selected Employment: Open University: Associate Lecturer, 2021–Present Cambridge Proofreading: Senior Editor, 2019–2024 University of St Andrews: Associate Lecturer: 2009–2019 University of Warwick: Postgraduate Research Fellow: 2006-2009 The Abingdon Bridge: Manager/IT Tutor, 2003-2006 University of Warwick: Postgraduate Student, 2002-2003 University of Wolverhampton: 1999–2002

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I’m a freelancer who specialises in a range of creative fields including copywriting, editing, music, audio production, journalism and marketing.

Academic: I have a PhD in English Literature from the University of Warwick, along with a BA(Hons) (First Class) in English and Media Studies and an MA (Distinction) in English Literature. I specialise in modern and contemporary Anglophone literature, with an emphasis on marginality, transgression and experimental writing. I currently lecture at the Open University and have worked previously at Warwick and St Andrews.

Writer: I am the author of a number of academic papers and a monograph on contemporary literature, titled “Rethinking the Monstrous: Transgression, Vulnerability and Difference in British Fiction Since 1967”. Some samples available here: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Journalist: I have written features and articles for a number of publications including the Big Issue, the Sun, the Oxford Mail and the Oxford Times. Some examples are available here: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Editor: I am a qualified and experienced editor and proofreader specialising in academic writing, marketing copy and technical writing. I work on a freelance basis and also spent 5 years as a senior editor with Cambridge Proofreading.

Musician: I’ve been a working musician all my adult life, largely as a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. I’m also experienced in audio editing.

Technology: I am highly computer-literate, with experience in many of the core software packages currently in use. I am in the final year of a degree in computer science.

Selected Employment:

Open University: Associate Lecturer, 2021–Present

Cambridge Proofreading: Senior Editor, 2019–2024

University of St Andrews: Associate Lecturer: 2009–2019

University of Warwick: Postgraduate Research Fellow: 2006-2009

The Abingdon Bridge: Manager/IT Tutor, 2003-2006

University of Warwick: Postgraduate Student, 2002-2003

University of Wolverhampton: 1999–2002

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Microsoft Word
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Experience Level

Instrumental
Expert
Microsoft Word
Expert
Lead Vocal
Expert
Vocal
Expert
Logic Pro
Expert
Voiceover
Expert
Backing Vocal
Expert
Feature
Expert
Copywriting
Expert
Magazine
Expert
Soundtrack
Intermediate
Theme Tune
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Education

BSc Computing and IT at Open University
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2026
Computer Science degree (ongoing)
PhD: English Literature at University of Warwick
September 1, 2006 - September 1, 2009
Thesis on contemporary British fiction
MA: English Literature at University of Warwick
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2003
Passed with Distinction
BA(Hons): English / Media Studies at University of Wolverhampton
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2002
First Class

Qualifications

Publishing Training Centre: Basic Proofreading
April 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Industry-standard proofreading course, passed with merit.
tefl.org: TEFL - 168hr programme
July 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Standard TEFL qualification.

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other

Skills

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Instrumental
Mi
Microsoft Word
Le
Lead Vocal
Vo
Vocal
Logic Pro
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Experience Level

Instrumental
Expert
Microsoft Word
Expert
Lead Vocal
Expert
Vocal
Expert
Logic Pro
Expert
Voiceover
Expert
Backing Vocal
Expert
Feature
Expert
Copywriting
Expert
Magazine
Expert
Soundtrack
Intermediate
Theme Tune
Intermediate
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