Content Writing Samples
Below are several samples of articles I have written, including book reviews and business analysis. Looking for copywriting samples? Look no further!
Hold Onto The Memories: Reflections Upon The Conclusion Of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
On 17th March 2023, fourteen-time Grammy-winning musician, Taylor Alison Swift announced she would be going on tour again, for the first time since November 2018, the conclusion of her ‘Reputation: Stadium Tour’ …
Shit-Faced Shakespeare & Accessible Literature
On August 11th 2022, a friend and I embarked on a trip to London, and as a spontaneous, belated birthday present, we bought tickets to Shit-Faced Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, at the recommendation of her brother …
You Can Be Kind Without Being Complacent – An Exploration Of Gentle Parenting
Gentle parenting is a new method of raising children while ‘breaking the cycle’ of generational trauma. Sarah Ockwell-Smith, mother of four and supposed founder of the gentle parent movement acknowledges the definition as “three words: understanding, empathy, respect”.
Review: Cut Woman By Dena Igusti
Originally Published on Mookychick on September 20th 2020
To love my father is to always keep my jaw suspended
My father Never Answers To Papa, Cut Woman, Dena Igusti
Have you ever read a piece of poetry where you can hear each word spoken from the diaphragm, to an orchestra of clicking fingers, that you cannot help but pause? The imaginary performer is bracing …
Consider Kindness: What You Can Learn From Your Friendly Neighbourhood Girlboss
Originally Published on The Agile Works’ blog on December 29th 2021
There are three people in your brain when you run a small, independent business. The first is the boss; the pioneer who began the construction of this amazing world filled with wares that all have a bit of blood, sweat and tears in them …
What We Are Reading Now: The Circle By Dave Eggers
Originally Published on Essex Book Festival’s blog on April 28th 2020.
Have you ever seen that movie where Forrest Gump and Hermione Granger do a TED Talk? No? Well, it’s really good, but I prefer the book. …
The Carrot Sharpener: How Flying Tiger Copenhagen Managed To Produce An Effective “Novelty” Product
Originally Published on The Agile Works’ blog on August 2nd 2021
The carrot sharpener, often purchased as a novelty secret Santa gift, or a stocking filler. Usually considered a farcical kitchen utensil among the able-bodied, however, this innovation is significant to those who have limited mobility in their hands and fingers. For many with arthritis, EDS, or Parkinson’s disease, the use of a knife to cut vegetables such as carrots or parsnips could mean that these vegetables end up being neglected, not due to being disliked, but due to the impracticalities and issues that may arise in preparing them. Injuring yourself when doing daily tasks is embarrassing for everyone, but for people who are disabled, it adds to the shame that is already experienced due to the stigma latched onto the label of their ailment, disorder, or illness…
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