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Expertise in writing | editing | social media| proofreading

I'm a skilled writer, editor and proofreader who loves to grow, eat and get muddy. When I'm not knee-deep at my allotment plot, I'm nurturing full-flavoured copy for newspapers, magazines and websites. I've spent 21 years germinating great ideas and content, and managing traditional and digital media projects, including social media. My clients dig me for my lateral thinking, eye-catching copy and quick turnaround. I haven’t decided whether I prefer the pen or the spade.

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Broadcast

Listen to my monthly GYO slot on BBC Radio Northampton

Video

Watch my GYO vlogs for gardening app GardenTags

Services

Writing

As a newspaper-trained journalist, I’ve spent 21 years providing newspapers, national glossies and websites with engaging features – on time and to brief. I specialise in gardening, the environment, food and drink, and health and fitness.

Editing & Proofreading

Gardening Editor for Vegetarian Living for 10 years – I have also launched three regional food magazines and been assistant editor for two The List titles in Scotland. With a background in newspaper sub-editing, I’ve provided proofing and on-page subbing to high-profile publishing houses including Dennis, Metropolis, Anness and Incisive Media.

Digital Media

I have helped dozens of organisations spruce up their digital copywriting, from blogs and vlogs to website rewrites and social media across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. I offer consultancy services to companies needing help and advice in all aspects of digital media.

Copywriting

I have considerable experience providing high-performance content for small and big businesses – whether that’s for press releases, branding, brochures or websites.

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My articles

Food / Gardening

The Rough Guide to Allotments

I celebrate National Allotments Week with a rough guide to getting and enjoying an allotment Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens …

Blog / Gardening / Opinion

Four gardening trends from RHS Hampton Court

Wild colours, wildlife and wellbeing at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new …

Food / Gardening

Gardening grind – @allotmentalice makes pesto on BBC Northampton

With two BBC Northampton grow-your-own slots under my belt – and having successfully brewed herbal tea last time, I got ambitious when I welcomed Helen Blaby and producer John Alexander …

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