I provide writing, editing, and training services. I work with fellow artists, individuals, entrepreneurs, start-ups, non-profits, organizations, companies big and small – an eclectic mix (arts, sports, business, and more). I can create the content you require; critique, edit, or proof copy already written; manage teams of writers on larger projects; train members of your team in written communication; and more.
See online CV here, some project samples here, and performance reviews to measure past client and your future satisfaction. Contact me to discuss your project today.
Let me also take the opportunity to let you know about ad/sponsored post opportunities with my independent original series CREATIVE SPACE, an opportunity for businesses to boost Antiguan and Barbudan and Caribbean art and culture while boosting their brand. Contact me if you wish to find out more about advertising/sponsored post opportunities with CREATIVE SPACE or #BookChat #unscripted, or to commission any of my services.
WRITING
Reporting and Features
I am available for reporting (i.e. coverage of events and personalities) and features (digging deeper into covered events) for magazines and other periodicals. See publications and projects for samples of some of the writing I’ve done for publications, primarily in the Caribbean and the Americas.
Content Creation
I also create content – including social media content (blogs, facebook etc.), ad copy (scripting for commercial products and services for various media), PSAs (scripting copy for non-profits and community projects), other communication copy (newsletters, brochures, websites, press releases, reports, letters, proposals, profiles etc. ) for internal and external use – for clients.
Other writing services include personal essays and opinion pieces (adding to the conversation on topical or historical issues of interest), scripted media content (TV edutainment/infotainment segments, documentaries, jingles), ghost writing (e.g. biographies, CV/resume writing, artist profiles), and more (if it has to do with word craft, I’ve got you). Also see Benefits to Business Clients. If you need my services, just get in touch.
EDITING
I edit manuscripts (fiction or non-fiction) whether it is a first draft in need of a deep edit or a final draft in need of polishing. This may also include some proofing (i.e. reviewing for typographical errors) but is primarily concerned with script issues (related to plotting, pacing, consistency, and other story issues). This will include recommendations for improving the manuscript. Suggestions and comments will be made directly onto the manuscript. Types of projects have included books and stories for adults, teens, and children (fiction and non-fiction); as well as essays, academic theses, websites, training manuals, newspaper supplements, special corporate publications (anniversary magazines, recipe books, calendars, company reports etc.), project reports, and more.
TRAINING
I organize independent workshops, and also facilitate workshops (or courses) on commission or in association with other individuals or institutions. This has included creative writing and written communication workshops and courses. My creative writing workshops have run from purely expressive to deeply craft focussed – across different age groups, and interests and skill levels. In my media training workshops, I’ve worked with teens on media analysis (assessing content for accuracy, verifiability, bias etc.), honing and articulating a perspective (op-eds, features), and reporting (writing anchored by facts including in the case of op-eds and features). My written communication workshops with adults looked at internal and external professional communication (adjusting for different audiences). See my Jhohadli Writing Project for more. 
(image 1 is from the creative writing workshop I organized and facilitated for the Canada-based CODE non-profit; image 2 is an in-company workshop on written communication I facilitated in association with Barbara Arrindell and Associates)
PRODUCING
In addition to writing for TV and radio, I have experience as a segment producer for TV programmes (news and edutainment), and as a production manager and associate producer on independent film sets. I also have programme ideas in development if you are interested in boosting your brand by backing new content for TV and radio. My CREATIVE SPACE column, for instance, includes content vlogged on my YouTube channel with partnership (e.g. ad, sponsorship) potential.
#BookChat #unscripted also has potential as a companion to my Blogger on Books series.
CRITIQUING
I provide a full read-through of manuscripts with written feedback re what’s working and what isn’t, along with suggestions for improvement. I also assist with drafting and/or critiquing query letters for writers seeking to land an agent or publisher.
COACHING
Coaching is one-on-one engagement over a period of time (including mentoring) depending on your project needs and/or writing goals. As coach, I listen as you articulate your goals or your confusion about said goals, provide guidance, help you set deadlines, offer constructive feedback on works-in-progress, answer questions, help you work through either your script or your writing issues, and hopefully cross the finish line (i.e. reach your writing goal). Location is no obstacle; I have worked with people as far away as Africa is from Antigua. Services falling under coaching may include review of query letters, press kits, and other issues related to script development, publishing, and/or literary promotion. See also coaching.
JUDGING
I have both organized and been hired to judge writing competitions including on commission from the Burt Award, the Antigua Barbuda Tourism Authority, the Belize Book Industry Association, and others.
CONSULTING
I am a published author, experienced journalist, and trained mass communicator who has served as project manager, mentor, researcher, advisor, and more. I consider every opportunity related to my skill-set. So, what opportunity do you have for me to consider?
Contact me to discuss your project today.
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One last thing: here’s a link re my books and please note that, in this capacity, I am also available for appearances.
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