Writing has been an important part of my life: from winning a Birmingham Post writing competition at the age of 7 (and appeared on ITVs Tingha and Tucker show to read it; those of you of a certain age will know the programme - the rest of you will have to look it up) to writing a training manual for people with literacy problems (I still have sleepless nights over that one), writing to entertain, inform, amuse or educate is what I enjoy and am good at.
I have strong research skills and can spot a rogue apostrophe a mile off. I write blogs, books, website copy, newsletters, annual reports, leaflets and social media posts. You name it - if it needs words and/or proofing, I can do it.
I spent several years working for the BBC at Pebble Mill, working in both radio and television for various programmes, but always rather hankered after doing a bit of writing.
I have had several books published, including 'Writer's Guide to Good Style' Hodder Education; 'Trade Secrets' Orion; '10 Years Younger Nutrition Bible' (ghost writer), Transworld; 'Get on a TV Show' Hodder Education' and 'Get Your Book Published' Hodder Education'. The last book, The Writer's Guide to Good Style, was a useful test of my knowledge of grammar. Finally, I think I have sorted out my dangling modifiers.
