Biography

Began in TV journalism for TV Times; worked on Unesco Courier in Paris. Qualified in PR and ran my own consultancy, Keyword Communications specialising in consumer PR (mainly fashion) and PR training courses; returned to journalism as senior reporter on weekly, group woman's page editor and theatre page editor. Freelanced for nationals and magazines (Stage, Daily Telegraph, Sunday Times, Guardian). Edited a showbiz magazine. MA in scriptwriting; written two books on left-handedness (two awards from BMA) and run own editorial consultancy, Keyword Editorial. http://www.keywordeditorial.com Manuscript appraisals and feature writing service. Tutor for Open College of the Arts and Writers' News. Last book ADHD:The Essential Guide, 2008, recently updated, print and e-book. Review copies of books on request. Contact: diane@keywordeditorial.com Available for commissions. Books/magazines welcome for blog at http://bookblogforbookworms.blogspot.com