My university course involves various Creative Writing modules taught by professional writers, including:
  - Script Writing (treatments, outlines and scripts)
  - Prose Writing (short story & poetry)
  - Novel Writing (full novel plan and selected chapters)
  - Creative Writing Portfolio (feature length screenplay)

Attended Charles Harris' "Exciting Treatments" one-day workshop (Sept. 2009) where I underwent professional tuition on advanced story structure, character development and the writing of script treatments and outlines. I also pitched projects to a number of people which helped develop my own and others' ideas.

Attended CBBC Q&A session on writing for children's television (June 2009) where I learnt what the BBC are looking for in children's screen fiction as well as the essential elements of writing for a young audience. This also provided an opportunity to network with other writers and discuss projects.

Attended Q&A session with Andrew Davies (October 2008) where his writing craft was discussed and an extensive look at novel adaptation was explored.

Collaboration with other writers on numerous screen projects, including the 'Multivalence' series. I have written for all feature films in the saga, focusing mainly on 'Michael's Resignation,' 'Aidan's Darkest Sermon' & 'Empire of Ash.' I have also worked on Wayne Davies' feature script 'Temper Temper.'

My university English degree and Further Education studies in Classical Civilisations have given me a well-rounded knowledge of the literature, politics, lifestyle, war histories and languages of multiple time periods, including:

- Ancient Greece & Rome (8th Century - 1st Century BC)
- Shakespeare, Tragedy and Renaissance - Elizabethan, Jacobean and Caroline eras (1580s - 1670)
- Gothic, Victorian era & Eighteenth Century + (1760 - 1910)
- WWI & WWII + (1914 - 1948)

Children's Language & Literature (university module) - a look at the inner workings of children's fiction, including specific lexis, historical contexts, fairy tales, realist children's stories, and an in-depth analysis of the fantasy genre.

Martial Arts - intermediate training in Taekwondo as well as varied experience with other combat forms, including Jiujutsu, Tai Chi, Ninjutsu, Kickboxing, weapons training.

Psychology A-Level - study of various psychological and scientific processes and a look at human brain functions and behaviour with a focus on different approaches, including Humanism, Behaviourism, Psychoanalysis, Cognitivism.

Journalism and review work in e-magazine The Back Seat, including various movie reviews and article features such as 'A Guide to Writing Your Short Film and Getting it Made' (2010).