Columnist
I was asked by the editor of In the Moment magazine to write a series of four columns for its Creativity section over four issues, discussing topics as diverse as confidence, balance and courage. The brief was to share personal anecdotes and I really enjoyed drawing on my time as editor of Mollie Makes and Oh Comely to share some stories I hadn't put in writing yet. A few readers got in touch to tell me they'd found these pieces very relatable, which was affirming!
Editor – Project Calm
The special editions team at Immediate Media asked me to edit their quarterly mindfulness title, Project Calm, while the editor in chief worked on other launches. My first issue as editor was published in August 2017, full of creative DIY projects, recipes, interesting features, fun fiction, ideas and travel stories. Though the magazine has now closed, it was one of my favourite editorships – a lifestyle magazine for those who crave a bit of peace and quiet to ponder, stretch, craft and create.
When editing, I'm at ease sourcing and commissioning writers, illustrators, designers, photographers and stylists, explaining the idea, creating moodboards where necessary, briefing the right contributor, negotiating a fee and agreeing deadlines.
