M: 07702 213490
E: rob.kemp@blueyonder.co.uk
As a working journalist since 1990 I've clocked up a fair few years of writing and editing as well as consulting and contributing to some of the world's most successful publications. Their success isn't down to me of course, I'm naturally award-shy for starters, but I can and regularly do write well-received, thoroughly-researched, original, witty and accurate articles while also providing new and inventive content ideas and magazine section formats to editors on request.
Here's what I could do for you and your publication:
Feature Writing - Human interest, parenting and health stories
I'm currently available for feature writing and section editing on a range of topics including health, fitness and fatherhood.
Copy Writing - Eye-catching, informative commerical copy
I've written and edited many promotional brochures and advertorials for a number of major clients including Nike, Wilkinson Sword, BUPA and Virgin.
Editorial Consultancy - Making magazines and websites work better
I can provide guidance on improving editorial style and content along with fresh ideas on making copy more dynamic, design more eye-catching and your publication or website more user friendly.
Section Editing - Compiling, commissioning and writing sections
With experience in editing sections on national magazines, part-work publications and specialist titles I can and have regularly created new magazine sections from scratch, devising formats and ensuring that both content and copy remain fresh and appealing.
Curriculum Vitae
2006-Present Freelance feature writer and section editor for national magazines and newspapers including Men's Health, FQ, The Guardian, Esquire and Country Walking.
2000-2006 Staff writer, features editor and columnist at Men's Health magazine
1999-2000 Section Editor Football Magic (Two-Can Publishing)
1999-2000 The Sunday Times Results collator for award-winning Sports Section
1992-1999 Section Editor and Staff Writer Eaglemoss Publications. Titles include the Art of Fishing and Barcelona 92.
1990-1999 Hayter's Sports Agency. Match reporter at Premiership and Championship games producing copy and stats for national papers.
1988-90 Work Experience. The Dartford Times, When Saturday Comes and Marxism Today
Where You'll Find My Work
Publications I've written for include: Men's Health (UK, Australia, South Africa and India editions), FQ, Esquire, Best Life, The Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Independent, T3, Zest, Company, Pregnancy Baby & You, Pregnancy & Birth, Med Life, Altitude, Cycling Plus and many more.
(Cuttings Available On Request to rob.kemp@blueyonder.co.uk)
Other media As a broadcaster and blower of my own trumpet I've made over 200 radio and TV appearances including interviews on Radio 5 Live, FIVE News, TalkSport, Radio London, BBC Radio Three Counties and many more.
Public Speaking Most recently at the Publishers Publicity Circle (Foyles Bookshop) advising around 80 book publicists on how best to approach men's magazines with a view to securing coverage of their new titles.