Bio
Three years ago, after 20 years' experience in the regional press, I became a freelance journalist/writer. My portfolio is now quite diverse: from writing and sub-editing for a glossy lifestyle magazine
Three years ago, after 20 years' experience in the regional press, I became a freelance journalist/writer.
My portfolio is now quite diverse: from writing and sub-editing for a glossy lifestyle magazine in the Midlands to commissioning articles for a heavyweight financial publication for international CEOs/investment executives and pretty much anything in between.
I am a regular copywriter for Englemed - a health news website for medics - and produce commissioned features for Fine Art Collector.
I also work with PR companies, writing releases and helping with newsletters/articles for trade, and have been working with Tarmac's press office on its community-based press coverage.
Commissions include: Birmingham City University; Open University; University of Birmingham; Birmingham City Council; Eley; Writing West Midlands; Tarmac; Financial Bridges; Touchbase; Fine Art Collector; Passionate Media; Imagine Communications; Lois Burley PR.
Other work: leading journalism workshops in schools as part of the Write On! project, which is run by the Birmingham Book Festival; book editing for independent publishers.
I have some B2B experience: writing, editing and page layout (InDesign), as well as commissioning articles and writing advertorials.
I also write occasional reviews for Carousel, the quarterly magazine produced by the Federation of Children's Book Groups. I was the 2009 publicity officer for the Federation's prestigious award, The Red House Children's Book Award.
I spent 15 years on The Birmingham Post, where I worked on news, before moving to the features dept in 1999. Working on a busy, daily regional newspaper has given me the experience to work quickly, effectively and to deadline. I produce page-ready copy that is well-researched and written to suit the audience. My exacting standards means the work that I provide is grammatically correct.
I have held a number of positions on The Birmingham Post:
News: general news reporter; environment correspondent; home affairs correspondent; some news desk.
Features: page editor (designer and sub editor/proof reader using PageSpeed and InDesign); travel editor; books editor; children's book editor; writer, reviewer; interviewer.
I was part of a small team that produced the Post's Weekend magazine and commissioned pieces for the pages.
YOU CAN SEE EXAMPLES OF MY WORK ON
www.jaynehowarth.co.uk
Specialist areas
General lifestyle features; profiles; in-depth interviews; children's literature (reviews and interviews with authors and illustrators); travel reviews/information packages. Editing and sub-editing copy - turning the dullest piece of work into readable and engaging copy. Copy editing and proofreading. Editing. PR. Work carried out quickly, efficiently, accurately, within deadline - and budget. I pride myself on my professionalism, tenacity, politeness, honesty and tact. If you need someone who is efficient, hard working and who has exacting standards, please contact me to discuss your writing requirements.