Freelance writer & creative

Areas of work

  • I work across many different literary forms - poetry, short fiction, scripts, picture books, essays. Recurring themes are liminality, history, memory, love and nature.

  • I was the sole producer for DIASPORA! 2024, a first-of-its-kind festival platforming underrepresented artists in Bristol. I've also written, produced and directed two independent, crowdfunded films.

  • I have over 10 years' experience writing and editing for businesses, projects and people. I also run tone of workshops. Get in touch to find out more.

  • As an independent funeral celebrant, I create and conduct uniquely beautiful funeral ceremonies, using my skills as a writer to help families say what they want and need to say.

A knack for words & people

I’ve always loved words and have been writing for as long as I remember. I also love people and their stories. These are the keystones of my various strands of work.

  • "Jess is very talented. She has an exceptional gift for storytelling, combining powerful wordsmithing with the ability to connect empathically with people."

    Mark F. - Head of Communications

  • "I asked Jess for help to promote an unusual conceptual art project. Without much directing, Jess was able to get to grips with the idea and fulfil the brief in a very effective way."

    Hank R. - Writer, Director & Producer

  • "Jess has an amazing gift to capture the essence of who you are and what you do in words that are authentic and grounded. It’s almost like she can hear your heart song and she puts the 'lyrics' in that melody."

    Diana Jean R. - Career Coach & Facilitator

  • "Jess has a rare skill of really understanding people, finding their unique story and crafting the perfect words to pay them tribute."

    Tara S. - Creative Director

  • "I am always amazed at how she captures my voice when writing."

    Sophie F. - Holistic Massage Therapist

  • "I was lucky enough to work with Jess when she wrote our programme copy for Shambala Festival. A lot of people have commented on how good it was. Jess completely nailed the brief as well as being wonderful to work with."

    Donna P. - Creative Producer

  • "Jess is such a talented, creative writer, and has this amazing skill of weaving words together in a way that captures human emotion and experience so brilliantly."

    Jo M. - Founder & Senior Copywriter

  • "Without Jessica’s help I wouldn’t have been successful with my crowdfunding campaign."

    Ibi F. - Documentary Photographer

  • "Jess is a very skilled writer and speaker. She lead the funeral of a dear friend of mine and it was impeccable."

    Lara A.

  • "Jess captured the life and spirit of Mum beautifully, helped to bring our readings together and she gently carried us through."

    Suzi G.

  • "I wish I had the words to articulate just how wonderful of an experience working with Jess was. She was kind, calm, caring, funny, and relatable, and really helped us get to the important bits and create an outstandingly beautiful and poignant ceremony."

    Rachel F.

  • "Jess’s way of being is a gift. Anyone who finds themselves in the position of needing a wonderfully warm, compassionate, articulate, skilled human being to preside over any celebration or commiseration, I would highly recommend her.

    Vicky P.