Rachel Newcombe
Writer, blogger, editor and researcher
An award-winning UK-based freelance writer, copywriter, blogger, editor
and researcher of non-fiction articles, blogs, books, website content
and reviews for online and print media, plus digital TV.
Specialising in health, property/interiors, parenting and lifestyle issues, I also enjoy the variety of covering other topics such as education, travel and writing too.
I work for a wide range of companies in the UK and internationally, from well-known magazines and household names, to small charities and businesses.
My clients include BUPA, Channel 4, Boots, BBC, Prime Location, Period Ideas, National Geographic Traveler, On the Ladder, Slimming World, The Times, The Telegraph, Discovery Health, Living Abroad, The Market, Learning Support, Baby Hampshire, Writers Bureau, EuropeUpClose, Who Minds? and Handbag.com.
As far as editing work goes, I've written and edited Buying Abroad, a special property supplement distributed with the Sunday Telegraph and the Telegraph, was previously editor of Health Today magazine, ghost-editor of a parenting magazine and editor of a property newsletter, Emerging Europe Property Insider.
I've written and edited several non-fiction books on health, parenting and fitness topics. Skin Cancer and Sun Safety: The Essential Guide, was published in June 2010. Other titles include, "Running," published by Parragon, which was released in the US in April 2008, the UK in 2009 and in Germany in April 2010. More recently, I've written contributions for Good Housekeeping 1000 Home Remedies (Anova).
Blogging now forms a large part of my work and, as well as writing extensively for various client blogs, I run and edit Fresh Design Blog, a homes and interiors blog focusing on contemporary and modern home and garden ideas (updated daily) and Cosy Home Blog, which focuses on vintage, traditional and shabby chic home ideas (follow our updates on Twitter at FreshDesignBlog and CosyHomeBlog).
I won the online journalism award in the 2004 Medical Journalism Awards (Norwich Union Healthcare / Medical Journalists' Association).
Recently published work
What Makes an Eco Home Green? - The Market, March 2011
Life in the New Build - The Market, Jan/Feb 2011
Ski Properties - The Market, Dec 2010
Supporting Children Through Change - Who Minds? Dec 2010/Jan 2011
Investing in a London City Pad - The Market, Nov 2010
Imposing Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland - Europe Up Close, Oct 2010
Fabulously Funky Modern Clocks - Dotmaison Blog, Sept 2010
Supporting Deaf Children - Who Minds? Aug/Sept 2010
Brewing Guide - Dotmaison Blog, Sept 2010
Four Top Travel Apps for Europe - EuropeUpClose, August 2010
Five of the Best Cocktail Bars - Weekend Notes, August 2010
Fresh and Natural - Period Ideas, August 2010
Creature Comforts - Learning Support, Summer 2010
Rhaspody in Blue - Period Ideas, July 2010
Dream Vacation Homes - SilverKris magazine
Whether you're a magazine publisher, website owner, book publisher, charity or small or large business, and want definitive and professionally-written work, produced to tight deadlines and competitive industry rates, look no further. I'm available to write features, news, blogs, reviews, books, columns or undertake copywriting for promotional material, leaflets, wallcharts or simply anything that needs words! What's more, I'm happy to take on work at short notice.
You'll find plenty of examples of my work throughout this site, including links to features, blogs and news online, plus .pdf files of some magazine articles. If you'd like a more detailed breakdown of my work, I'll be happy to send you my portfolio.
I'm a member of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Society of Authors.
Interested? Call me now on 07801 944 978 or email rachel@newcombe.co.uk
Aspiring writers: I'm afraid I can't respond to personal requests for help to obtain work, but you may find these sites useful. If you're interested in becoming a blogger, then I'd suggest checking out the Become a Blogger course.