Sarah Rachel Allen

Posted on January 26, 2012 by sarahallen

I am a 22-year-old postgraduate student studying for an MA in Magazine Journalism at the University of Central Lancashire.

I have a BA Hons in English Literature and studied at the University of Chester before moving back home to Preston, Lancashire.

My reading and writing interests include women’s lifestyle, fashion and beauty, and although I am most passionate about them,I also hope to develop my knowledge of other subjects. I’m also really interested in social media and the design element of magazines.

I have completed internships at social media companies and I am a freelance online writer for the International Life fashion blog.

In March, I will be completing a 4-week placement at Woman & Home Magazine at IPC Media, London where I hope to develop my skills within the industry.

My other interests are keeping fit, travelling, socialising and going to the theatre.

I blog about fashion, styling, beauty and lifestyle which can also be followed on Bloglovin.

If you would like to get in touch, you can contact me by email at sarah.allen21@hotmail.co.uk or via twitter @Allen21Sarah/@sstatement

Olivia Claire Wallbank

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Olivia Claire Wallbank

I am a trainee journalist from Lancashire, currently studying a Masters in Magazine Journalism at The University of Central Lancashire. I graduated from The University of Manchester with a degree in English Language but hope to pursue a career in women’s magazines.

I am passionate about writing, and although I love writing about many different things, I am particularly interested in women’s lifestyle, fashion and beauty. When I am not being a journalist I enjoy reading different kinds of literature, socialising with my friends, skiing, watching films, being a foodie and updating my blog.

If you’d like to contact me, email me at olivia.claire.w@hotmail.co.uk or sent me a tweet @OliviaWallbank

Hugh Metcalf

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Hugh

I’m a writer from Hemel Hempstead (just outside of London), currently living in Preston while I study for a MA in magazine journalism at the University of Central Lancashire.

My reading and writing interests lay in fashion, photography, art & design, literature and lifestyle along with disability and sexuality issues, but I’m keen to expand my horizons and become an expert in a certain field.

I also blog about arts/current affairs.

My undergraduate degree was in english literature and creative writing at Lancaster University. Its only use seems to be to enter poetry and short story competitions.

If you want to get hold of me, contact me via Twitter @hughmetcalfor drop an email to hugh.metcalf@hotmail.com

Katy Gillett

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Katy Gillett

Ever since I was a small girl making my own mock J17s and Sugars I have wanted to work in magazines. My publication tastes have moved on since then however and now some of my favourite titles are Monocle, Rolling Stone, Wanderlust and Holland & Barrett’s Healthy magazine.

Today I’m chasing the dream, as they say, and am currently studying a post graduate course in Magazine Journalism at the University of Central Lancashire. But before I started this course in September, I was living in Bahrain where I have worked for the previous five years as a writer, editor and freelancer.

Most recently I was a senior features writer for one of Bahrain’s biggest publishers, Arabian Magazines, writing for three of their publications which covered a range of topics from fashion and lifestyle to business and current events.

While I don’t mind writing about anything I do hope to specialise in travel and the Middle East later on down the line. Other interests I have include exploring, travelling, being healthy, listening to music, watching films and reading anything and everything I can get my hands on.

In March I am going to do a four-week placement at Ink and just after that I will hopefully be joining a group of other UCLan students on a trip to Guangzhou, China.

If you have any questions or just want to get in touch you can email me on katy_gillett@hotmail.com, tweet me @KatyGillett or follow my blog.

Maya Dibley

Posted on November 27, 2011 by mayadibley

I’m studying the MA in Magazine Journalism at the University of Central Lancashire.

My writing interests include careers and employability, technology and digital media, women’s lifestyle, and community and charity organisations. I’m also really interested in the design, digital and business sides of publishing and magazines.

I have done a number of internships and work experience at companies including social media agency RMM London, book publisher Random House, and The New Review on The Observer.

In March 2012 I will be doing a 4 week placement at Psychologies Magazine and hopefully a 2 week placement at Recruiter magazine.

I have a BA in French Studies and English Literature and spent a year living in Paris as part of my degree.

Things I love to do include… sing opera, read magazines, learn about technology, climb mountains, watch cheesy American TV dramas, wine and food with old friends, learn languages (French and Dutch esp.), motivate people in their career choices (random I know but it makes me happy).

Email me: mayadibley AT gmail.com or tweet me: @xbluexskiesx.

You can read my blog (a mishmash of all the above!) here: mayadibley.com

Kayleigh Hooton

Posted on November 25, 2011 by kayleighhooton

I am a 21-year-old postgraduate student studying Magazine Journalism at UCLAN. I’m living in Warrington but come from Kent.

I knew I wanted to be a journalist from when I bought my first issue of Total Film magazine at the age of 14, and have developed a passion for film journalism since then. During the last year of my degree, I wrote film reviews for a website, as well as writing reviews more recently for my own blog.

In March 2012 I will be completing a four-week work placement with Screen International magazine, which I’m really looking forward to.

You can email me on khooton@uclan.ac.uk or tweet me @kayleighdhooton

NME launches ‘Cool List’ 2011

Posted on November 24, 2011 by sarahallen

Azealia Banks

IPC Media has revealed that the NME Cool List 2011 has been announced. This special edition will launch nationally from Wednesday 23^rdOctober, as the ultimate magazine guide to 50 of the coolest people in music.

The NME Cool List has been running for ten years and celebrates the coolest artists of the last 12 months. Past winners have included Jack White, Alex Turner, Beth Ditto and Pete Doherty and top of this year’s list is the 19-year-old New York Rapper, Azealia Banks.

The rapper has been singled out for her X-rated tune ‘212’ and the fact that she has a can-do attitude.

NME editor Krissi Murison says: “The NME Cool List has long been the most fiercely contested and talked about countdown of the year, and 2011 is proving no different with drummers usurping singers, brothers at war, and a whole new breed of rappers, frontmen and chanteuses set to knock the old guard off their perches. No wonder it’s the list every musician in the world is desperate to be on – even if they might insist otherwise…”

Who is Emma Rigby?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by emmajanerigby

Visiting the Lakes in August 2011

A 20 year old aspiring journalist trying to get her foot in the door.

Despite studying in Preston, I remain firmly based in St Helens, Merseyside. I understand that not many people know where St Helens is unless they have a keen interest in Rugby League, glass or…I think that’s about all we’re famous for actually.

It may be a cliché but I really have wanted to be a journalist for as long as I can remember. Writing has always been a passion of mine and I especially love writing about Rugby League, entertainment and lifestyle.

I’ll soon be doing two weeks work placement at the St Helens Star followed by one week at Lancashire Publications (Wigan Evening Post and Wigan Observer) and then one week at Lancashire Life. Despite being extremely nervous, I’m also really excited to get out there into the world of journalism and make my mark on the industry.

Contact me on twitter @emmajanerigby or email me at emmarigby1991@gmail.com

Louise Crowther

Posted on November 22, 2011 by louiserebecca

I’m currently studying magazine journalism at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston.

I enjoy writing about lifestyle, entertainment and style.

I currently write for the features section in the university newspaper and the style section in the university magazine.

In February 2011 I took part in a university organised research trip to Kenya. The trip was to write and research for a geography book about Kenya, aimed at key stage 3 children.

I will be completing a four week work placement at Leeds Guide magazine.

Follow me on twitter @LBC_23 or contact me at: louise_rebecca@hotmail.co.uk

Georgia Smith

Posted on November 22, 2011 by georgiasmith

I am currently an undergraduate journalism student at the University of Central Lancashire. I enjoy writing about entertainment, lifestyle and showbiz, but am keen to try my hand at most subjects.

I’m soon to be starting a two-week work placement at Lancashire Life magazine, followed by two weeks at Female First.

You can follow me on Twitter: @georgiaalice18, or contact me by email georgia-alice@hotmail.co.uk.

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