TESTIMONIALS
“Jo will deliver more than expected and always puts energy and passion into her words.”
“delivered well before any deadline and arrives in a concise and well-edited form.”
“kept the readership interested and hungry for more.”
“her interviews gently prise some fantastic information”
“a resourceful and knowledgeable girl, she has never let me down”
“she is the driving force behind some of the music scene’s biggest band websites”
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WRITING EXPERIENCE
I have been writing and taking photographs for many years in one format or another. Whether it be compiling features and interviews for books, fanzines and websites, supplying photos for books and CD artwork or submitting content to magazines.
I’ve compiled track listings for a record label and have taken part in discussions for new product lines and brand promotion with Dr Martens, and introduced them to new advertising partnerships.
I am currently writing for a US health website, running social media for several bands, and writing guest posts for other websites and blogs.
WORK WITH ME
If you’d like to work with me then please do get in touch. I can offer:
* Freelance content writing for your blog, website or printed publications
* Sponsored posts and collaborations
* Reviews
* Link insertions on existing posts
* Facebook page set up and management
Paid content will always be disclosed as per ASA guidelines.
SITE STATS
DA 27
PA 35
FOLLOWERS 6,300+
CONTACT
Read on to see where I’ve been published and please do check out my testimonials. I would be happy to discuss your needs further so please get in touch with your requirements and budget.
Email: teaandcakeforthesoul@virginmedia.com
Or fill in the contact form at the bottom of this page.
PORTFOLIO
(work in progress, more to add)
LIFESTYLE & MUSIC
* 1980s underground youth culture feature & gig review (Milkcow Magazine)
* Festival review (Milkcow Magazine)
* Klub Foot recordings interview (Scootering Magazine)
* Gig & event reviews (Scootering Magazine)
* The Wrench – interviews, CD & gig reviews
* Band Biography
* Tribe – Made In Britain
* Dr Martens – A History of Rebellious Self-Expression
* Hells Bent on Rockin’
HEALTH
* New Life Outlook – Depression and Energy
* New Life Outlook – 5 Ways to Treat Depression
* New Life Outlook – What are the Signs of High Functioning Depression
* Talk Health – How I Got My Asthma Diagnosis
* The Mighty – Menopausal Anxiety & Depression in the Workplace
* Pain Resource – Living with Coccydynia
* Thrive Global – My Mental Health Story
TRAVEL
* Silver Travel Advisor – An Afternoon In and Around Poole
BLOGS & WEBSITES
I have written some guest posts and featured in group collaborations for bloggers and brands including Attraction Tickets Direct and Age UK. You can view more details of those and all my top blog posts at:
* Guest Posts, Collaborations & Interviews
* My Top Blog Posts
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
In addition to Tea and Cake for the Soul, I have created and continue to run a music website and social media pages for several bands where I have published interviews, reviews and biographies, whilst maintaining live gig listings.
I have also created and administered on chat forums and Facebook groups for my own and other web owners.
Guana Batz – 31k followers
King Kurt – 11k followers
Stomping at the Klub Foot – 5k+ followers
UK Psychobilly Gig Guide – 3.7k+ followers
Epileptic Hillbillys – 3.5k followers
Hancox – 1.4k followers
UK Psychobilly Gig Guide Blog
PUBLICATIONS
Over the years I have had many reviews, features, interviews, and photos published in/on CDs, books, magazines, websites and national newspapers including:
BOOKS
(How DMs have played a part in my life and psychobilly)
(I wrote about scootering and psychobilly in the 1980s, and supplied several photos)
SPECIALIST MAGAZINES
I have conducted interviews with musicians and written event and music reviews for:
* Scootering
* The Wrench
* Milkcow Vintage
CDs
I have supplied photos and information used in the sleeve notes on:
* Cherry Red Psychobilly Collectors Series
* Western Star and Trophy Record Labels
* King Kurt
* The Truth
POPULAR MAGAZINES
My experiences, tips and humourous anecdotes have appeared in:
* The Lady
* Bella
* Best
* Prima
* Woman
* Woman’s Own
* Take a Break
ONLINE REVIEW PANELS
If I find something that I’ve really enjoyed whether it be a book, cd, hotel, or gadget then I like to share the love with a review. As well as writing reviews on my blog I publish on sites such as TripAdvisor, Booking.com, NetGalley, etc, and I have been members of the following review panels in the past:
* AO
* Tescos
* Philips
* Boots
* Talk Health
* Surcare
* Supersavvyme
and several smaller panels such as TriyIt, TryBe, RB ReviewBox, BzzAgent, Home Senses, Home Tester Club, AMZ.
You can find more information on the following pages:
* TESTIMONIALS
* MORE ABOUT TEA AND CAKE FOR THE SOUL
* DISCLAIMER, REVIEW & PRIVACY POLICIES
I look forward to hearing from you.
Jo
