Professional Writing and Research

Professional Writing

Professional writing or freelance writing has been a big part of my life this last year, largely thanks to people like Sharon Hurley Hall, Gracepub and Dana. Like so many freelancers on the net I write webcontent as well as other writing assignments that come along.In the last few weeks I have been busy setting up a website for freelance writing and research but because I am new at this it is taking quite a while. I’ve also had a number of computer problems this last week or so that have interfered with my work at all levels.

Research

Some of my work involves contract research for different organizations, including early years providers and Local Government offices. With reports on including Black and Minority Ethnic Groups in the Childcare Workforce and Faith and Young People’s Substance Misuse respectively. My latest project is being undertaken in partnership with my son’s graphic design business and the Hub agency. So things can get quite interesting.

At a more personal level I teach a creative writing course and along with others contribute to the forums and topics at inspired author a site with free resources for writers. I have an ongoing interest in issues of domestic violence as I wrote my thesis in that area. Domestic violence is also a central element in the plot of the thriller I am writing entitled “Two Women A Week”.