I do apologize. How very rude of me. We haven’t been properly introduced. If you have a moment, I propose to introduce myself now.

You already know that my name is Sharon. I’ve worked in writing-related industries for 18 years. Although one doesn’t like to blow one’s own trumpet, my resume includes the Financial Times, Metal Bulletin (an industry leader), as well as work in educational institutions such as the Design and Technology Association and the National Youth Agency in the UK.

Five years ago, I was offered the chance to pass on my writing skills to the next generation. One doesn’t get that kind of opportunity every day, so I trundled over to one of the oldest communication studies courses in the UK at Coventry University.

I have to confess, though, that I missed the old writing game. That’s why I’m now a freelance writer and teacher. I give freelance writing advice, have written four children's stories and am currently writing a couple of ebooks. I also have a novel outline and lots of poems. In addition, I've been experimenting with writing travel stories and other anecdotes.

Hobbies? Well, I dabble in racquetball, play a spot of Scrabble (what writer doesn’t?) and am a founder member of a local reading group. There’s blogging as well, though that’s more of an addiction, wouldn’t you say, especially at WritingUp.

Well, I don’t want to take up too much of your time, so we’ll leave it there, shall we? There’s more about me on my main site. Anyway, nice to have met you. Do drop in for another chat.

Pint? Don’t mind if I do. Mine’s a Heineken.

Originally posted on my WritingUp log.