About me
Hello. I'm Graeme Tollins, and that word-geek in the picture is me.
For as long as I can remember, I've spent my time writing in some form or another.
Once, when I was about 13, I wrote a school homework assignment about an escape from a POW camp.
The twist? I based all the characters on teachers at my school. I even used their real names, and the portrayals were not exactly complimentary.
I was convinced I would get in trouble. Even on a good day, Miss Smith never smiled. I remember how nervous I was when I handed in my tattered workbook.
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"She's going to kill me," I thought. Images of a blade falling on my neck troubled my dreams.
But, instead of the guillotine, the famously stern teacher gave me an A grade, with her red-inked comment of "I laughed. A lot" seared into my memory. What?​​​
What more could an aspiring writer wish for?
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Since my early, possibly libellous, scratchings, I have spent countless hours writing. Some of it was for personal entertainment. A lot of it became my work. But I have never tired of crafting new pieces or even editing work by others.
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Words still fascinate me.
Over the past twenty-five years, I've worked mainly in academia. As an English teacher I loved the process of writing lesson plans and materials for students to learn with. Through teaching I entered the world of educational publishing. Here in Germany I have written and edited coursebooks, exams and guides for a major European publisher. I've written short fiction and topical articles for a Chinese media company. As well as helping a few local businesses get their websites in order, I've even tried my hand at self-publishing books of short stories and two novels.
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Recently, I have branched out into more commercial areas, and have spent the last few years studying everything I can find about copywriting and editing with reputable educational organisations.
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When I'm not writing, I can usually be found with my nose in a book, my fingers on a guitar, or scratching my head as I plough through a new course — for me learning is addictive. And if the weather is really kind, I'll get out on my mountain bike and thrash around in the nearby forests.
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MY MISSION
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Even though the art of writing and editing appears to be a solo pursuit, I am a firm believer in collaboration.​
I really want to know what makes your business tick and what your goals are.
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The more I know, the better I can help you craft your message, whether it's:
copywriting to to turn interest into increased sales,
content writing to give you traction in a world of limited attention spans,
or editing and proofreading to give your content the most professional look possible.
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Just click on the 'message me' button below and we can set about making the changes you need.
Or, if you need more info about me before you get in touch, you can see examples of my writing and certification below.
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