I’ve had a intense few months over the summer, and that meant my writing for hire wasn’t my top priory. Now I’m refreshed by a trip to the Hebrides, I’ve gathered what I did get published below. It’s more than I expected, which is reassuring.
- The Exeter problem: Smaller cities need huge changes to their transport systems, too. I spent much of my summer helping my family through my mother’s final illnesses. That also meant I spent much of my summer using public transport in Exeter: follow me on twitter for occasional real-time rants. I’ve used that experience here, to illustrate why the promises to large metropolitan cities needs to be offered to smaller ones too.
- Non-violent protesters always face a violent response – until the system co-opts them. I’ve been reading the amazing Rise Up Women by Diane Atkinson, which is a blow by literal blow history of the suffragette movement. So when I read about the Mansion House protester’s treatment, it reminded me of one of the stories in Diane’s book. This was the resulting piece.
- Don’t Panic: reviving the Hitchhikers Guide. I was a fan of Hitchhikers before I even saw an episode of Doctor Who. I’ve taken the news of a new TV adaptation as a opportunity to push for more changes. Although I would like it to restore the Shoe Event Horizon.
I’m filling my autumn schedule of writing for hire work now. So if you’re thinking you’d like to commission some writing from me, use the contact form or reach out on twitter or linkedin.
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