I’m a freelance journalist and Contributing Editor for British GQ. Between 2010 and 2015, I worked as deputy on the subs’ desk, while also being allowed to indulge my appetite for writing about food. Since I left the staff job, I’ve carried on writing regularly for the Taste (bars, hotels and restaurants), Travel (er, travel) and Life (health) sections, as well as turning my hand to the occasional Foreword. I also contribute reviews and articles to GQ.co.uk.
I’ve written for titles such as Brides, Robb Report (UK), Skyscanner, NatWest & RBS ContentLive, Amazon Restaurants, BA High Life and The Line, Ealing. I’ve had work appear in GQ India and I’ve been translated into Spanish for GQ Mexico. I also wrote about the history of rum for the cocktail book GQ Drinks (Mitchell Beazley, 2014).
I first became a journalist in 2002, cutting my teeth on a local newspaper as a cub reporter and escaping via shifts on national papers and magazines. GQ came along after staff positions at Lexus, First, ShortList and Stylist, where I was Production Editor for the magazine’s launch issues.
SUB-EDITING & PROOFREADING
I was Deputy Chief Sub-Editor at GQ for nearly six years, worked on the 2009 launch of women’s magazine Stylist as Production Editor, and had staff jobs on the subs’ desk at ShortList and First. I’ve also freelanced for numerous national magazines and newspapers, such as Vogue, The Sunday Times Style, Empire, The Guardian, Glamour, Grazia, Elle, Robb Report and FT Magazine. I also proofread and edit eBooks for Ditch the Carbs, the No1 food blog in Australia and New Zealand, as well as manner of projects for small businesses, from handbooks and tender documents to essays and web copy.
Please get in touch if you’re looking for a freelance sub-editor, proofreader or copy editor in London or working remotely.
sample portfolio:
#greatstaysoftheworld: Ballyfin
GQ, Jan/Feb 2019
Taste: The Hero Of Maida
GQ, Jan/Feb 2019
Kin + Deum restaurant review
GQ.co.uk, December 2018
Taste: The Fox & Pheasant and Coal Drops Yard
GQ, December 2018
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam
Brides, August 2018
Taste: Small portions
GQ, August 2018
Handy travel tips to cut the cost of your summer holiday
Skyscanner, June 2018
National Martini Day: where to find London’s best
GQ.co.uk, June 2018
The 7 carry-on essentials that will make your flight luxurious
Skyscanner, May 2018
The best robata grill restaurants in London
GQ.co.uk, May 2018
Taste: Culture shock!
GQ, May 2018
72 hours in… San Diego
GQ, May 2018
Six beautiful hostels even luxury-lovers will adore
Skyscanner, April 2018
How to choose a carry-on backpack – plus the 5 best
Skyscanner, March 2018
Taste: Arcade fare
GQ, March 2018
The best gourmet pancakes for Shrove Tuesday
GQ.co.uk, February 2018
Eight clever ways to make your airport time luxurious
Skyscanner, December 2017
Where to eat, drink and stay in Matlock, Derbyshire
GQ.co.uk, December 2017
TASTE: ASIAN PATISSERIES & THE CLIFTON
GQ, November 2017
Taste: Temper City
GQ, October 2017
The best fried chicken in London
GQ.co.uk, July 2017
The best charcuterie spots in London
GQ.co.uk, July 2017
The best barbecue restaurants in London
GQ.co.uk, July 2017
The food wars: which side are you on? GQ Foreword
GQ, May 2017
Taste: Miracle cures
GQ, May 2017
Eneko At One Aldwych
GQ, February 2017
The finest festive fast food
GQ, January 2017
Hotel of the month: Mandapa Reserve, Bali
GQ, December 2016
Rest assured
The most relaxing resort hotels (GQ, Nov 2016)
Chew Hawaii
Three places for Pacific Rim poke (GQ, November 2016)
Business resolutions 2017
RBS ContentLive, Nov 2016
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Ubud, Bali
Brides Honeymoon Special, September 2016
Taste: Work/eat spaces & The Three Oaks
GQ, September 2016
GREECE’S LUXURY HOTEL REVIVAL
Robb Report, Summer 2016
Keys to business success
RBS ContentLive, May 2016
GO AGAINST THE FLOW: THE TRUTH ABOUT CHOLESTEROL
GQ, April 2016
Vive la reservation! GQ Foreword
GQ, September 2015
Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Club relaunch
GQ.co.uk, September 2015
TASTE NEIGHBOURHOOD: CAMBRIDGE
GQ, August 2015
Taste opener: Marcus Wareing
GQ, October 2014
Visit the hotel that cures insomnia
GQ, August 2014
Taste opener: Beast
GQ, June 2014
