In a nutshell, I’m a well-travelled writer with experience of working in twelve different countries in various fields.

From my base in central Portugal, I work with clients around the world to create compelling copy for the web and in print.

Why choose me as a writer

Since 2002, I’ve been teaching English as a foreign language in Spain, Italy, Tanzania, Venezuela, Portugal and Vietnam. I’m also an experienced writing examiner. This means that not only am I adept at inter-cultural communication, I’m also something of an expert in the finer points of English language and grammar.

My writing experience

I set up my award-winning blog about living and travelling in Portugal in 2011 and produce almost all the content for it.

I updated the hotels and restaurant sections for the latest editions of the Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Guides to Portugal, Lisbon and  Europe (yet to be published).

I have also worked for NorthStar Media, updating their Lisbon Guide for industries at Travel42.

During my 12 years working for the British Council as a teacher, manager and trainer, I wrote:

• • materials for students, specifically designed to highlight and provide practice of target language
  • magazine articles for Learn English Newspapers with language practice activites
  • promotional materials for courses and events
  • presentations for staff
  • full training materials for customer service skills and business skills
  • step by step guidelines for staff on new processes and procedures

Prior to teaching English for a living, I perfected the art of tactful, persuasive business writing over ten years of working within the following sectors:

• • banking
  • training
  • education
  • National Health Service (UK)
  • scientific journal peer reviews

If you’d like more details about my experience and qualifications, you’ll find them on Linked in.