Hi, I’m Dane. Nice to meet you! I’m a published author and freelance writer with nearly fifteen years of professional experience. I write out of habit. It’s what I do. When I’m not working on behalf of my clients, I’m writing books of my own across various genres including supernatural thriller, literary fiction, and crime/detective. Before becoming a freelance writer, I worked as a social media specialist and executive in PR and creative agencies. When I’m not writing, I enjoy reading, making music, or running while listening to true crime podcasts.

Dane Cobain

Hi, I’m Dane. Nice to meet you! I’m a published author and freelance writer with nearly fifteen years of professional experience. I write out of habit. It’s what I do. When I’m not working on behalf of my clients, I’m writing books of my own across various genres including supernatural thriller, literary fiction, and crime/detective. Before becoming a freelance writer, I worked as a social media specialist and executive in PR and creative agencies. When I’m not writing, I enjoy reading, making music, or running while listening to true crime podcasts.

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Hi, I’m Dane. Nice to meet you! I’m a published author and freelance writer with nearly fifteen years of professional experience. I write out of habit. It’s what I do. When I’m not working on behalf of my clients, I’m writing books of my own across various genres including supernatural thriller, literary fiction, and crime/detective.

Before becoming a freelance writer, I worked as a social media specialist and executive in PR and creative agencies. When I’m not writing, I enjoy reading, making music, or running while listening to true crime podcasts.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Writer at Dane Cobain
May 1, 2017 - Present
Responsible for business and financial management, securing new business and servicing repeat clients. Engaged in writing, ghostwriting, editing, proofreading, and providing coaching and consultancy services.
Social Media Specialist at fst
May 1, 2017 - July 26, 2025
Managed social media channels and strategy development; copywriting and ideation for large scale campaigns; presenting at pitches and client training sessions; blog writing, social media content creation, and reporting; maintaining an online presence for agency and predominantly B2B clients.
Social Media Executive at Nobull Communications
March 1, 2013 - July 26, 2025
Managed social media channels and strategy development; presenting at pitches and client training sessions; blog writing, social media content creation, and reporting; maintained online presence for agency and both B2B and B2C clients.
Music Journalist at Virtual Festivals
July 1, 2011 - July 26, 2025
Interviewed established and upcoming musicians; wrote news, features, blogs, and concert reviews; maintained website listings; reported live from festivals and events.

Education

BA at Roehampton University
September 1, 2008 - June 30, 2011
BTEC National Diploma at Tamworth and Lichfield College
September 1, 2006 - June 30, 2008
GCSEs at Queen Elizabeth’s Mercian School
September 1, 2000 - July 31, 2005

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet