Tag: Writer

  • ‘Smize’ like you mean it…

    ‘Smize’ like you mean it…

    Communication, we all know, is a complex thing; filled with thousands of tiny nuances that can completely change the meaning of any interaction. A recent awareness of the importance of ‘Smizing’ has really brought home to me the need to be authentic in the way we as individuals, businesses and brands communicate.

  • On Pointe

    On Pointe

    Here’s a piece I wrote for Western Morning News, published on April 1st (that’s important). In it I explain how the fates have conspired to make me a middle-aged Billy Elliot…

  • Your average Cycling writer? Fat chance!

    Your average Cycling writer? Fat chance!

    When I started writing about cycling I had to make the decision (and it was a decision) to be honest. What do I mean? In short, I had to make it clear that I wasn’t one of those lean, mean, ‘cool’ cyclists who clock up 100s of miles without breaking sweat…

  • Moose Allain Interview

    Moose Allain Interview

    Moose Allain is a big, avuncular fellow. His naturally serious face regularly erupts into gales of laughter that are as contagious as they are welcome. I’m immediately at home in his (clearly family-orientated) house – it’s that kind of place.

  • Writing for my heroes…

    Writing for my heroes…

    They say never work with your heroes…

  • Cycling writing…

    Cycling writing…

    It’s funny how things go…

  • Hairy Dogs for Nick Toons

    Hairy Dogs for Nick Toons

    Over the years I’ve worked on developing and scripting several animation projects for both TV and business.

  • Why Dads are better than Superheroes…

    Why Dads are better than Superheroes…

    DADS ARE BETTER THAN SUPERHEROES! I have proof. Dads do AMAZING things WITHOUT superpowers.

  • Silence is golden…

    Silence is golden…

    Here’s a piece I wrote for the Western Morning News in defence of those who have no desire to be the centre of attention. Silence is golden…

  • DI Why?

    DI Why?

    Here’s a piece I wrote for Western Morning News, all about the trials and tribulations of doing it yourself…