I’m an independent writer, formerly based in Brighton where I completed an NCTJ Diploma in Journalism.

I currently reside in West Yorkshire where I was born and bred.

I’m devoted to working with campaigning charities and human rights organisations.

For a portfolio of my professional work please visit: jamesgarside.net

SOME RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME:

• I’ve over 15,000 Twitter followers
• I’ve written over 100 articles on Medium including for Publications, Series, and the Medium Partner Program
• My proudest moment on Medium was having my writing about National Novel Writing Month be published as part of NaNoWriMo‘s official Medium publication
• My bylines include The Argus, Brighton Noise, Amnesty UK, Big Issue North
• My poetry and short stories have been published in books, anthologies, community publications, and literary magazines
• My work has been adapted for both the stage and short films
• I’ve performed at literary events including Bradford Book Festival
• I was a creative writing tutor on residential summer courses for the gifted and talented programme at Kilve Court and adult education workshops at Yorkshire Art Circus
• I’ve worked in publishing and offered manuscript appraisal and proofreading services on a freelance basis
• I can neither confirm nor deny rumours that I’m working on my first novel
• I quite literally live on tea

• NCTJ Diploma in Journalism
• MA Creative Writing
• BA English (Hons)
• CELTA (Level 4 Certificate in TESOL)
• NVQ Level 3 in Information Advice and Guidance
• Subediting

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