My Qualifications, Experience & Writing CV
My qualifications
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Master of Arts with Distinction (Creative Writing)
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Batchelor of Arts (Teaching of Mathematics; Adult Education)
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Certificate of Education (Infant & Junior): Maths & Biology
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3 'A' levels, 9 'O' levels
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Various Leadership & Training quals
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My Writing CV
I have:
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written several books (see my 'books' page)
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edited and published a number of books for others
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Competitions & Publications
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A short story published in The People's Friend, titled: 'The Summer of '59'
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'Highly Commended' in the King Lear Prize 2020 for 'The Dance' , July 2020
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Long-listed by Flash 500 competition for 'Time & Again' (short story) April 2022
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Short listed by Flash 500 competition for 'Perceptions' (flash fiction) May 2022
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Winner of the Anthony Dyson prize for English (University of Wales Trinity St David) June 2023
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Article on 'Writing Tips' published on Writers' College blog July 2023
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Finalist in the Women on Writing Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest September 2023
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Contributor to The Local Voices Project 2023- An Anthology
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Winner of some internal writing competitions with the Swansea & District Writers' Circle. 2021 - 2023
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Previous & Current Careers
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Lecturer, Senior Lecturer & Manager in Further Education (30+ years)
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Politician: County Councillor (Cabinet member); Town Councillor, Town Mayor
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B&B owner & proprietor
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Owner of Dollshouse shops and Baby & Nursery shop
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Community Council Clerk
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Dressmaker
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Crafter
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Writer
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Editor & Publisher
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Maths Tutor
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For info about me outside the world of writing - you may want to read the various volumes of 'My Lovely Arms'!