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Directory › Mike Howell

Mike Howell

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● Available for work South East

About

Newly freelance, and freshly qualified (Diploma in Copywriting from the College of Media and Publishing), but with over 30 years writing experience as a part of previous roles.

I have written press releases, artist biographies and sales notes for music acts including Gipsy Kings, Bob Geldof and Simple Minds. Most recently I have been writing for teachers, students and engineers for an education charity.

Portfolio

A Left Handed Funeral Asked to write an advertorial for a pre-paid funeral plan I worked with the funeral directors to find a great human interest story to create something…

Chico & the Gypsies Artist Biogrphy A significant re-write of the original, translated, French biography for the new band run by former leader of the Gipsy Kings, Chico Bouchikhi.