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Freelance Writing Services
With extensive experience in crafting compelling content, I offer freelance writing services that cater to your business needs. Whether it’s website copywriting, business blogging, or technical writing, I deliver content that resonates with your audience. Explore my portfolio to see examples of my work, or reach out to discuss how I can assist you.
Publications
Short Stories
| “Lizards and Villains and Wars (Oh My!)” | Aftermath: Tales of Survival in Aotearoa New Zealand (SpecFicNZ Anthology) | ISBN-10: 0473625911 ISBN-13: 978-0473625917 | 2022 |
| “Socks” | Issue 5: identity/tuakiri Quick Brown Dog | 2021 |
Poetry
| “Ben” | Hot Ink | ISBN 1-877228-91-5 | 2002 |
Articles
| ‘Everyone was in shock, angry, sad’: Suburban native living in New Zealand recounts day terrorist killed 50 | Daily Herald | Page 1 | March 20, 2019 |
| When a Higher Power Strikes: Be Prepared for an Emergency or Natural Disaster | CIDESCO International Link Magazine | Issue 66 | June 2012 |
| Jenah | Competition: Second Chance for Love (Grand Prize for Dog) Magazine: Pet Magazine | Issue 47 | Competition: February 2009 Magazine: June – August 2009 |
Web Sites
Web Design and Content Writer
| nasa.co.nz | The National School of Aesthetics | 1996 to present |
| ScottWritesIt.com | Scott Writes It | 2025 to present |
| janssencosmetics.co.nz | Janssen Cosmetics New Zealand | 2009 to 2019 |
| scottyhoaglinsen.com | Beam Me Up, Scotty | 2018 to present |
| usscantabrian.wordpress.com | Star Trek: The Cantabrian Expeditions | 1996 to present |
| ussprospect.wordpress.com | Star Trek: The Prospect Chronicles | 1996 to present |
Web Site Content Writer
| stexpanded.fandom.com | Star Trek Expanded Universe | 2006 to present |
| usscantabrian.fandom.com | Star Trek The Cantabrian Expeditions Wiki | 2016 to present |
Blogs
Content Writer
Content Writer and Photographer
Professional Associations
Qualifications, Courses and Awards
Qualifications and Courses
| Bachelor of the Arts (English) | Massey University | 2003 | |
| Advanced Fiction Writing course (139329) | Massey University | 2014 | |
| New Directions in Creative Writing (139765) | Massey University | A grade | 2023 |
| Certificate of Achievement in Creative Writing | Hagley Writers’ Institute | 2021 | |
| Certificate in Web Design and Writing | The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand | Web Design course (98% – highest ever grade) | 2005 |
| Creative Writing Diploma | Centre of Excellence | Distinction (91%) | 2022 |
| Ghostwriting Business Diploma | Centre of Excellence | Distinction (97%) | 2022 |
| Master the Flashback with Tiffany Yates Martin | Jane Friedman Online Courses | (Workshop) | 2022 |
| Online Course Creation Diploma | Centre of Excellence | Distinction (96%) | 2022 |
| Proofreading and Editing Diploma | Centre of Excellence | Distinction (98%) | 2022 |
| Romance Writing Diploma | Centre of Excellence | Distinction (100%) | 2022 |
| Advanced Write a Novel Course | New Zealand Writers College | Distinction (90%) | 2022 |
| Pitch to the US Market | Graci Kim via The New Zealand Society of Authors | (Workshop) | 2023 |
| How to Write a Novel: Edit & Revise (UBCx CW1.3x) | University of British Columbia via EdX | 100% | 2024 |
| Writing Short Fiction (CR5010) | Whitireia Polytechnic | A+ | 2024 |
Awards
| Full Mentorship — NZSA Mentor Programme | New Zealand Society of Authors | 1 of 14 awarded | 2022 |
