Richard Hill
Part-time Writer
ABOUT ARCHIVE LATEST WORK GALLERY
STUDIES BLOG CONTACT(All links below open in a new window.)
Richard Hill
Part-time Writer
ABOUT ARCHIVE LATEST WORK GALLERY
STUDIES BLOG CONTACT(All links below open in a new window.)
I am a 68 year old disabled amateur part-time writer living in Slough, Berkshire UK.
I have published around 50 articles in 20 leisure and lifestyle magazines.
I live with a range of health issues including heart disease, chronic kidney disease, coeliac disease, Type 2 diabetes, depression, atrial fibrillation and restless leg syndrome. (I'm working my way through the medical dictionary!).
Awards:.2003 'The Slough Mayors Award': Individual Artist of the Year'
July 2023
Awarded 'The Sandy Lee-Guard Award for Endeavour' by the Slough Writers Group.
Recent Studies:'Writing for Magazines' with CityLit University.
'Creative Non-Fiction - An Introduction' with National Centre for Writing, (University of East Anglia) .
'Introduction to Creative Writing' with The Open University.
Reviews & Testimonials:-
"Richard has been one of the most proactive, conscientious and thoughtful students I've encountered. He engaged fully with his writing, generating a succession of lively ideas and interesting work."
Dr Christy Ducker. Tutor, The Open University (Introduction to Creative Writing)"He is an innovative thinker, always coming up with fresh ideas and the verve to put them into action"
Chris Cattral. Editor, Canal & Riverboat Magazine"It is his adaptability, together with his reliability and enthusiasm for the job, that makes him a welcome contributor"
Courtney Freedman. Editor, The Art of Bonsai Magazine"A most interesting and well written article" (Referring to '43 Years in an Iron Lung' SAGA Magazine).
Geoffrey Lean. The Independent on Sunday."Your choice of features shows ability to write for different audiences. Clear evidence of excellent research and writing flair."
Zella Carriere. Lecturer in Journalism, East Berkshire College
"I aim to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone. I want to challenge all forms of oppression including those based on race, ethnicity, nationality, creed, gender, sex, class, sexuality, gender reassignment, learning ability, physical impairment, mental illness, HIV status, age, occupation, income, wealth and unrelated criminal conviction. I aim to design my activities, services and decision-making processes specifically to encourage and support participation from people who face disadvantage in society, including women, BME people, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, and people on low incomes."
