Not many writers are scientific, arty and familiar with the business world. I'm unusual in that respect.

I'm a physicist who became an award-winning journalist, who was drawn to business magazines, had a sideline writing about entertainment and then moved into copywriting. Versatile, eh?

As a copywriter, I specialise in B2B projects and case studies. In part, that's why Elite Business magazine relies on me to write its advertorial supplements.

Science
My physics background made me a rational, methodical thinker and a diligent researcher. Moving into journalism, these qualities came in extremely handy.

My work is succinct and waffle-free. It has the accuracy and rigour of a scientific report, but, thanks to my 30 years in newspapers and magazines, in never dry or stodgy.

Business
As a freelance writer and editor in London, I worked extensively on titles such as Marketing Week, The Lawyer, the Financial Times' Investment Adviser and a string of B2B magazines.

Being copy editor of CNBC Business involved rewriting articles from foreign correspondents (most of whom spoke English as a second language) in an engaging, conversational style. A useful talent to have!

Art
My non-fiction book George Orwell on Screen was one of the Times Literary Supplement's books of the year 2018. Why do I mention this? Because I work hard and excel at whatever I turn my hand to.

In 2019, I gained a copywriting diploma with distinction from the College of Media and Publishing.

It wasn't hard to adjust. Not after decades of writing eye-catching headlines, breathing life into other people's articles, interviewing captains of industry (and Ryan Gosling, before he was famous) and crafting copy that sings.

On time, in the right tone, to the correct length, to the client's evident satisfaction.

If you'd like to work with me, I'd love to hear from you.

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