I’m an independent journalist and writer currently writing for publications on Medium. I’m a member of the Medium Partner Program and a writer for over 100+ publications. I’m a writer for several of the Top 100 publications on Medium, with over 100 published pieces, and the editor of my own publication. Most notably these publications include Hacker Noon, Publishous, Curiosity Never Killed The Writer, P.S. I Love You, The Ascent, and The Writing Cooperative. I tend to write long-form thought pieces, op-ed, or lighthearted blog posts. I’m frequently ranked as a Top Writer on Medium in categories including Books, Humor and This Happened To Me. My work has also been curated by […]

This isn’t a book about a werewolf, in love with a sexy vampire, who rides to wizard school on a dragon. It’s a smorgasbord of short stories and poetry from great Yorkshire writers with nary a whippet or flat cap in sight. Some of them are no longer based in Yorkshire, and others would spit at you if you called them northern, but you get the idea. Yorkshire Art Circus kick-started the careers of many fledgling writers with their Writer Development Programme. When a cut in support for the arts forced YAC to close its doors the writers it had nurtured didn’t disappear. We did what any self-respecting group would […]

Loneliness and social isolation are silent killers, according to the statistics. Health studies suggest that social isolation is as bad for you as obesity or heart disease and that loneliness can be as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. We become isolated for many reasons, and loneliness affects all of us at some point in our lives, but it is most prevalent among vulnerable and isolated older people. Research commissioned by Age UK indicates that half a million people over the age of 60 spend most days alone and about half a million more don’t have contact with anyone for up to a week at a […]

Administration and Communications Officer, Time to Shine • Co-led delivery of the Time to Shine project’s communications plan • Developed and produced company Social Media Policy and Communications Strategy • Finance, Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation, Meeting and Event Facilitation • Marketing and Communications, Website and Social Media, eBulletins, Marketing Copy

Communications Officer, Dementia Friendly Leeds Campaign (Work Cover)

Creative Support is a high quality provider of person centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs. As Administrator I provided an efficient and responsive administration and reception service within one of Creative Support’s Leeds offices. My work required regular liaison with professionals, carers, families and a range of other stakeholders in addition to the service users themselves. It also involved working with a range of other staff members based in the area (including other administrators based in different geographical areas). A high standard of customer care and professionalism was required at all times. Administrative Duties: Provided administrative support to senior staff including newsletters […]

“His enthusiasm, motivation and professionalism are outstanding.” — Robert Robinson, Senior Manager, Homelessness and Complex Needs at Brighton Housing Trust •Assisted with the planning of communications campaigns, and carried out activities to reach campaign goals •Assisted in developing relationships with donors and supporters within the community to increase income for BHT •Researched grant funding opportunities and applied to agreed funders, including collating information, writing text and preparing supporting documents •Provided support to volunteer fundraisers to encourage higher returns •Lead on producing new fundraising and publicity marketing materials, including writing, editing, and securing content, as well as monitoring performance •Assisted in the development of contact management administrative processes to best record […]

I was the Media Officer for Amnesty International Brighton & Hove Group. This included representing the group at events, campaigning, awareness raising and increasing their exposure across all media, press photography, communications workflow management, subediting and improving the effectiveness of their social media profiles.  

James showed superb attention to detail, gained working experience with InDesign and adapted well to the office environment. – Jim Merrett, Deputy Chief Copy Editor, Esquire at Hearst Magazines Subbed, fact-checked, and rewrote copy for January 2013 issue Worked up pieces from raw copy to final proofs, using proofmarks and Adobe InDesign. Learnt the publishing system (Censhare and Adobe InDesign) Integrated into the editorial team during a busy press week. Wrote headlines, standfirsts, sells and photo captions Rewrote copy to house style and the highest editorial standards “Learned pub sys and workflow quickly. Showed initiative in solving problems. Integrated into team; willing to accept instructions and act upon them. Eager […]

Chief subeditor of Our Voice magazine Subedited magazine pages in print and Adobe InDesign Proofread and marked up copy using proofreaders marks Implemented professional subediting workflow from submission to print Weekly magazine editorial meetings Contributed original articles and regular copy Press photography Sourced images for the magazine Advised on media law and libel issues Rewrote submissions to house style and publication standard Assisted with magazine print and distribution James is an excellent subeditor who can be trusted to provide consistently accurate copy to tight deadlines. He works hard and is passionate about writing; his original copy is interesting and informative. He’s a real asset to have on our magazine. — […]

James is a fantastic writer. He worked brilliantly to brief with bags of originality, flair and humour. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him for creative copywriting work — particularly blog contributions. —Alice Reeves, Head of Content, MoneySupermarket Marketing copy for the Local Daily Deals website International holidays, health resorts, extreme sports and Red Letter Days Specialised in travel marketing copy All deals that I wrote copy for sold out Brand language and SEO “James’s creativity and standard of writing is brilliant. It has been great working with him. His writing is concise, flows well and contains all essential information. James is great at working to a brief and taking instruction.” — […]

I completed an NCTJ Diploma in Journalism. On this industry-recognised intensive vocational course, I developed an extensive portfolio of work and excelled in all aspects of journalism including Media Law, Reporting, Public Affairs, Production Journalism, Teeline Shorthand, Court Reporting and Business of Magazines. James is a good journalist who worked really hard throughout his NCTJ course to gain good results. Employ him — you won’t regret it! —Paula O’Shea, MD Brighton Journalist Works, the award-winning journalism training company

    Patch stories in the Brighton area for the Argus newspaper’s online community pages Community correspondent Researched and uncovered local news stories Press photography

Music reviews for the Brighton Noise website Band profiles Coverage of live events Press photography Work Sample: Thin Lizzy Review, Brighton Dome

Blogger and website owner Articles and blog posts about creativity WordPress Web content development Search Engine Optimisation                     graffiti living is an approach to writing. It encompasses a lot of different writing techniques and exercises, but in general it’s about enabling your creativity, learning to trust your own process, and writing like a lunatic. If you want to write to live, you have to live to write. That’s what graffiti living is all about.

Leeds (April 2008 to April 2009) Professional critiques and manuscript appraisals for published and unpublished authors across a wide range of genres.

Proofreading and transcription of academic books for the blind as a voluntary worker for Royal National Institute of Blind People. Proofreading Transcription Copyediting Marked up copy using proofreaders’ marks www.equality.leeds.ac.uk/rnib-uol-transcription-centre

fabric is a development agency for the arts and creative industries in Bradford district. Its primary role is to strengthen the cultural fabric of the district through a range of advocacy, networking and publication initiatives. I actively engaged with creative industries, arts practitioners and artists. I managed the company website and was responsible for content development, membership, finance, public relations and outward communication. I wrote bids for arts exhibitions and assisted with the delivery of the annual events programme. Web content development Online copywriting Communications management Partnership and stakeholder work Monthly online newsletter Search Engine Optimisation Brand language Marketing strategy Maintained membership database Company finances Arts advocacy Social media Administrative work […]

The highlight of the stories collected here is James Garside’s ‘American Policeman.’ A glimpse into the mind of a disturbed man, it’s a well-crafted tale reminiscent of Chris Morris’ darker material. — The Leeds Guide

  Member of the editorial team Assessed suitability of manuscripts for publication Worked through the ‘slushpile’ of unsolicited manuscripts Shortlisted and recommended novels and short stories for publication Editing and proofreading manuscripts to publications standard Copyediting Book blurbs Helped organise and promoting book launches Maintained company website Web content development Editorial work Online copywriting Proofreading Collation of articles and stories for Route magazine Press and PR Contact with published and unpublished writers

 James is excellent at adapting to new situations, whilst at the same time supporting and getting others involved. His enthusiasm is contagious! — Beccy Stirrup, Yorkshire Art Circus Web content development Copywriting for web and print Marketing research Created effective promotional mail-shots Produced the annual report Created a publications archive Created a membership database Comprehensive administrative support James has a wide range of knowledge, skills, and a very positive working attitude. He is comfortable liaising with statutory agencies and private companies, and is experienced in partnership/stakeholder work. We work with James because we believe that he’s trustworthy, reliable, and conscientious in all his work. But more than this, he’s also […]

Music, reviews and pieces for Seren magazine / student newspaper. www.seren.bangor.ac.uk