Why did the freelancer cross the road?
To get to the other uni…
Every person has a story. From how they started their business to the moment that changed their life; getting to the bottom of people’s stories is my passion. It’s only fair that I tell you mine too.
Like many freelancers, I’ve always loved to write. When I was 8, I wrote my first book. It was five chapters about my cat and dog having a day at the beach (but really, it was one page and a half).
It wasn’t until years later that I realised writing was the career for me. I was a first-year uni student crossing the road. It’s not important why, probably for some delicious and cheap food, what matters is what it meant.
This moment was a literal crossroads. By the time I’d reached the other side, my love of writing came flashing back. The next day, I applied for a different course at a different uni. A few years later, I had a degree in Professional Writing and Public Relations.
Now? I have 10+ years of freelance writing experience
I have been a freelance writer since 2009 – working on feature articles for respected publications and creative content for businesses (big or small). I have been awarded grants from The Wheeler Centre and the UNESCO Melbourne City of Literature, too.
If I had a dream job, it would be to write profiles for newspapers and magazines or biographies for companies about their people. Some days, I do write this content. Other days I am working as a freelance blog writer , especially in the health and wellness niche.
I am skilled at interviewing, research and unpacking big, juicy issues into small, digestible articles. Whether it’s a blog for a health insurer, analysing the latest in film and music, writing on philosophy, art, social justice or disability – I translate my skills into crafty copy that businesses and publications need.
I work with businesses who appreciate the power of being different
I’m not your typical writer. That’s not a line or a motto – it’s my truth. I’m a neurodivergent freelancer who also lives with multiple sclerosis (MS).
I am open to working with any business, but my preference is for clients who recognise my differences and see how they bring value to the team.
Because for me, my differences are my strength. Things like hypervigilance and MS help me to empathise with topics and people in ways that other writers can’t. They are one reason I specialise as a health and wellness writer – because I understand the jargon and know what it’s like to deal with health questions.
If this sounds like the vibe for you, then let’s talk.
