writer · editor · tutor
Recent training
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Advancing Teaching and Learning, Oxford University Centre for Teaching and Learning
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Script Reading and Development Q&A with Philip Shelley
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An Introduction to the Use of Generative AI Tools in Teaching; Oxford University Centre for Teaching and Learning
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Inclusive Teaching Toolkit; Oxford University Centre for Teaching and Learning
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Effective Online Tutoring; Oxford University Department for Continuing Education
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Introduction to Script Editing, with Philip Shelley; ThinkBigger
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Django for Everybody; University of Michigan / Coursera
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Google IT Automation Professional Certificate; Google / Coursera
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Python for Everybody; University of Michigan / Coursera
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UX Design Professional Certificate; Google / Coursera
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Responsive Website Design specialisation; University of London / Coursera
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Game Design and Development 1; Michigan State University / Coursera
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Writing Drama, Oxford University Department of Continuing Education (10-week course; as tutor)
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Copyediting 2; Society for Editors and Proofreaders
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Proofreading 2; Society for Editors and Proofreaders
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The Business of Film; FutureLearn / Open University
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Masterclass in theatre set design with Livi Vaughn; Punchdrunk
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An Introduction to Screenwriting; FutureLearn / University of East Anglia
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French cookery certificate; Yuppiechef
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Scriptwriting course, with distinction; SA Writers’ College
About me
Organised, creative, flexible
A copyeditor, proofreader and multi-genre author, I offer editorial services to individuals and organisations. I also tutor creative writing and scriptwriting at Oxford University's Department for Continuing Education and copyediting courses for the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.
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I was a bookseller and book marketer for several years.
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I have a Master’s degree in vampire fiction and a doctorate in post-religious apocalyptic fiction.
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I am an Associate Fellow of the AdvanceHE Higher Education Academy.
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I've published nine novels and various stories under my own name and co-writing with Sarah Lotz as S.L. Grey.
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Beyond wordworking, I am a fan of art, food, puzzles, sport and games, music and photography, language learning and travel.
I was born and bred in Johannesburg, South Africa, and live in Warwickshire, England.
Contact
I'm creative, flexible and organised. Based in Warwickshire in the United Kingdom, I work with clients around the world. Let's connect.
