I have been passionate about writing ever since I learned to scrawl. The written word has always been a way for me to draw together diverse passions and interests. In the summer of 2010 I gave up full time nursing to pursue my pen accross the page with dedication and intent. During the next few months I forged a set of values that reflect a conviction that “words are not enough”.
Writing is about truth, integrity and generosity towards others. Sometimes it is difficult to square this with the need to turn a profit and run a viable business in an age when the written word multiplies exponentially and lines are pressed into service to sell products or attract the attention of search engines. I am looking for projects to be involved in that add value and bring clarity and quality to the rising tides of information we all have to manage and would love to hear from you if you think that we could help each other.
I have experience writing web content, blogs and articles; editing and proofreading term papers and proposals; creating press releases; reviewing; composing short stories, scripts and speeches for all occasions.
I have a BA(Hons) in Anthropology and a diploma in Nursing and continue to practice as an RMN. I have 7 years experience in professional mental health care and volunteer experience in immigration casework. I regularly do public speaking and mentoring/life-coaching through my local Church. My passions include: Natural health and lifestyles, natural history, foraging, sustainability and green issues, animal welfare and veganism, spirituality, jazz and folk music, mental health, current affairs, modern european history, and science fiction.
My Values as a Writer
Truth: Words can be used to dissemble, cover up and spin, but in my writing I have a commitment to honesty and accuracy.
Integrity: When a writer works without the full agreement of their heart, the words become empty and mechanical. I’m willing to put the full force of my creativity at the service of the stuff I believe in.
Generosity: Being able to write well is a gift to be shared and to use in the service of others. I believe that co-operation rather than competition is a better way to operate in business and in life. I look to form relationships that are about passion, shared goals, and mutual appreciation rather than merely profit and self promotion.
Please feel free to contact me by email: seymour@seymourjacklin.co.uk
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Writing Samples:
Improve Your Reading Speed Within Minutes With Two Simple Techniques
Picking and Identifying Edible Mushrooms
Golden Wonder: Don’t Pull Up That Dandelion It’s Not a Weed!
Jelly Roll Morton’s Later Years
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Testimonials:
I approached Seymour to act as copy editor for a series of recent, substantial essays on abstract art, artists’ letters and psychoanalysis. Being a professional writer engaged with academia, I am rather a perfectionist, and wanted to work with a quick but meticulous editor, who could iron out grammatical and stylistic errors in order to enhance the texts’ clarity and flow. Despite not being an expert in the fine art field, Seymour delivered brilliantly on this brief. He also added value by concisely (and tactfully!) highlighting my weaknesses, for example overlong sentences and repetitious qualifying phrases, as well as commenting helpfully on the overall structure of my work. By the time I had sent him the third essay to look over, my own sentences were tighter and (although I already know I’m a damn good writer) my confidence had truly grown. Thank you Seymour – I will be hiring you again!
Becky Hunter
UK editor: Whitehot Magazine
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My Blogs:
Stories from the Borders of Sleep: A podcast of my curious tales and fantastical fables.
Mindspective: News and perspectives on the world of Mental Health and Well-being.
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