Freelance journalist, trainer, author and editor specialising in health, birth issues, parenting, wellbeing and healthy eating
My teaching philosophy is 'practical makes perfect' and I've adapted the teaching skills I gained as a qualified TEFL teacher to use with journalism students. I believe you can't learn to be a writer by just sitting and listening - you have to get out there and do it. Consequently, my sessions include a great deal of practical work, keeping ‘teacher talking time’ to a minimum and encouraging students to think and write for themselves.
What my students have to say
* "Lucy is an excellent trainer, clear and practical advice and an open and friendly manner."
* "Very well organised and intensive. Lucy is an excellent lecturer."
* "Brilliant!!"
* "I really enjoyed today. I found it very interesting and informative."
* "A really good introductory course, very approachable style and broad coverage."
* "A great course. We got through a lot is such a short time. Lucy is great!"
* "An excellent day, couldn't have asked for a more practical insight into freelancing.
* "Supporting materials were superb."
Where I've taught
I'm a visiting tutor of print journalism at Goldsmiths University, the UK's leading creative university, and have also devised and run my own courses on freelancing and writing real life stories for CSV (Community Service Volunteers) and Journalism Training.
What I can teach
I can provide tailor-made training on a range of subjects including:
* How to get ahead in freelance writing
* Breaking into health writing
* Finding and writing real-life stories
* Get the best from your interviews.
I've also trained several private students in successful freelancing and feature writing. Please contact me to discuss rates.