Resume
The main genres I love to write are eco-fiction, sci-fi and dystopia. However, when I've been employed as a writer, the genres have mostly consisted of action, thriller and psychological drama. I find this has stretched me as a writer, and I really enjoy researching new subjects, developing characters and exploring the worlds in which they live. That said, I'm currently working on my own pieces for theatre, focusing on the subjects I love most!
To date, excluding the projects below, I've written four feature films, seven shorts, a TV series and edited multiple writing projects. Whereas the editing work was paid, the majority of these scripts were on a deferred payment basis. They were all projects I felt a connection with, which I hoped would go on to receive funding and proceed into production.
Despite the obvious disappointment of these scripts never seeing the light of day, looking back, I know that each project gave me invaluable experience, which enabled me to enhance my writing skills and understand more about how the industry operates.
Commissioned Writing
ME Dance
Scriptwriter for The Junction, performed at Spaghetti Junction, canal location. Research & Development process, writing narrative/poetry to link together dance pieces to tell the story.
Derby University
Writing monologues for a psychology module, as supporting study material for degree students. Drama, focusing on various mental health issues.
Deaf Explorer
Story writer as part of the Research & Development process, showcased at the Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham. Arts Council Funded. Sci-fi/dystopian themed, physical theatre piece. Developing and scripting ideas for main dancers.
Independent Writing
Theatre Project
Currently in early stages of researching and developing story/plot/script for play, due to be showcased late next year. Factual topic, historical, drama.
Maroon Fist Films
Scriptwriter on feature film. Working to a short brief. Researching subject matter, developing/structuring plot, character development and writing script. Project currently in further development with company. Action, drama.
Red Storm Productions
Writer and director of short film, 'Exchange Street', currently being entered into film festivals. Drama.
Helical Scan
Short film written as supporting material to generate funding for main feature. Action, Sci-fi, comedy.
Education
Open University - Degree in Natural Sciences, Environmental and Earth Science
2022 - 2027
Open University - HeDip Science & English
Subjects: Creative Writing, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Planetary Science
2007 - 2013
Open University - Humanities Certificate
Subjects included: English Lang/Lit, Art history, Philosophy, Religious Studies
2002
Birmingham School of Acting, 3 year Acting Course (Degree Equivalent)
Writing Training
Writestorybooksforchildren.com -CPD certified
March 2019
Metro Academy - Specialized Proofreading & Editing Certificate 2016
Stratford Circus - Playwriting Course with Clara Armand
Skills
Final Draft, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, various databases, Celtx, Final Cut Pro (basic).
Research skills including essay research via internet/library; problem solving; dealing with complex story structures, character and plot development, working to tight time frames.
Photo Copyright 2024 ME Dance
Poem from 'The Junction', written for ME Dance
WATER
Water flows, connecting one land mass to another.
One people to another.
Carrying hopes and expectations on its transient surface.
Waves foam and rage against a single ship,
Rocking the metal vessel like the devil,
Whilst rolling tomorrow's dreams ever closer.
Water streams inland, gently carving the landscape with a soft, powerful persistence.
Eager to swell into every space, to find its place, somewhere to belong,
Like those who stream in upon it.
Rivers already present, blocked, chiselled and diverted,
Making way for a new world.
The flow abides, follows the carved out path - but not through choice.
Like water, some go with the flow,
Others rage against the system; waves beating against an immovable rocky shore.
Where there is change, there will always be conflict.