BigWords is the culmination of my dream to turn my talent as a writer into a viable business. This I have done by identifying a need for creative copy and editing services within small businesses, who do not have the capacity to allocate this type of work inhouse. Specialties include: - Website copy that is both original and optimised for greater search engine ratings - Press releases and advertorial for specific industry or mainstream publications - Business communications including brochures, newsletters, blogs and other marketing material - Surveys designed around gathering important data and feedback from your potential market, so that you may better tailor your services and marketing campaigns.

A development role with a new lifestyle magazine in Nelson, New Zealand. As a regular contributor of news articles and substantial editorial pieces, including 6 cover stories in 8 months, I worked closely with the founding editor to raise the profile and content of the magazine. I was asked to take the editor's role at a crucial time, when the magazine was expanding to the Marlborough region, and moved to Blenheim to establish a presence here. The magazine continues to thrive and has become an established publication for the Top of the South.

Working on Business Communications for several large companies, and later the NZ Contractors Federation magazine, Contractor. Duties included: coordinating photography, writing, interviewing, editing, sub-editing, layout, content management.