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.
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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.
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Derby University
Writing monologues for a psychology module, as supporting study material for degree students. Drama, focusing on various mental health issues.​
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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.
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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.
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Red Storm Productions
Writer and director of short film, 'Exchange Street', currently being entered into film festivals. Drama.​​​​​​
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Helical Scan
Short film written as supporting material to generate funding for main feature. Action, Sci-fi, comedy.
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Education
Open University - Degree in Natural Sciences, Environmental and Earth Science
2022 - 2027​​​
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Open University - HeDip Science & English
Subjects: Creative Writing, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Planetary Science
2007 - 2013
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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)
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Writing Training
Writestorybooksforchildren.com -CPD certified
March 2019
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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).
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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
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Water flows, connecting one land mass to another.
One people to another.
Carrying hopes and expectations on its transient surface.
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Waves foam and rage against a single ship,
Rocking the metal vessel like the devil,
Whilst rolling tomorrow's dreams ever closer.
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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.
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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.
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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.