My Bio

I write non-fiction articles for general and trade publications.  My beat has focused on the Internet industry and business practice, however I also publish creative non-fiction work around culture and ideas.  Most recently I have published a long form piece about my experience of the earthquake, nuclear meltdown and tsunami when I was living in Japan in 2011. You can buy the article from me or Amazon.

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Copy and Content Strategy

I write website copy and can help with the production and planning of websites (and the all important content!) as a Content Strategist.

Ghostwriting

I am available for ghostwriting assignments be they article or book length.  I can provide advice on targeting publications (articles) as well as publishing avenues (books).  I can also write family and corporate histories (that are neither articles nor books!)

With a background in online marketing and communications I can also help to promote you and your project.

Research

Research is one of the great pleasures of non-fiction writing.  So when clients call with research and analysis assignments I am happy.

My history

Before hanging up my shingle as a writer I worked in the digital media sector.

My  experience  includes working as General Manager at the international agency, Reactive. At the time I led their 35-employee strong Melbourne Studio.  During my seven (+) years at Reactive I gained a strong business background and developed my interest in the people side of business (what the business community likes to call Human Resources).  I have also helped other agencies including Melbourne’s creative powerhouse Small Studio.

I’ve worked in advertising (at Grey Interactive) and Web portals (such as www.realestate.com.au and www.seek.com.au) as well as the general media and arts industries for over twenty years.

I am a glutton for education and have obtained a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Media and Australian Studies (Swinburne University of Technology), as well as a Diploma in Photography majoring in Fine Arts (Australian College of Photography, Art & Communication).  I’ve also completed a Diploma in Professional Writing and Editing from RMIT TAFE.

From July 2010 to July 2011 I went to Japan on the JET (Japanese Exchange and Teaching) Program.  I was placed in Sendai, Miyagi where I taught English at a Junior High School.  This was one of the top adventures of my life and I now consider Sendai my second home.  Read more about my Japanese experience.