My experience with journalism began in 2016. My first-ever published work (apart from work published in my school's annual magazine), was published in the Sunday Times newspaper. Since then I have written everything from holiday anecdotes, to book reviews, opinions, and profiles for a range of publications.
The Sunday Times
Since 2016 I have written a number of pieces for the Sunday Times, ranging from book reviews, to features, and even travel pieces.
Travel
How do I get from Moscow to St Petersburg?
I'm in a wheelchair. What are my best choices for an overseas holiday?
When holiday photo ops cause strops
No warm feelings for Barrow, Alaska
Grahamstown: tips from a local
An epic battle for survival on ice
Book reviews
Book review: Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore
Book review: 100 Nasty Women of History
Health
3 apps that will have you training like a champ
Are you as healthy as you think you are?
Successful student-run biotechnology empire creates jobs
Features
Are you brave enough to tackle the gruelling Joberg2c bike race?
7 ways you can make a difference in the fight against plastic waste
Science students turned business owners creative cocktails a treat for event organisers
7 ways to take the sting out of going back to work after the holidays
Young survivor & entrepreneur helps others despite her health condition
Successful student-run biotechnology empire creates jobs
5 truths about university life
Everyone knew them - but who really were this mom and child?
Love you, Moms
Opinion
Apartheid of the Algorithm
Why some people call their kids Moon Unit
In 2019 I began to explore writing about the advertising and PR industry through my work for Marklives.com.
Profiles
Louise Johnston on creativity, career paths & people
Van der Haar on change, creativity & transformation
Industry news
#AgencyLeaders2019: Most-admired PR agency
Bite-sized Sci
In 2019 I devoted my writing primarily to my popular science website, Bite-sized Sci. Having majored in Zoology and Journalism I came to realise just how great the gap in understanding between science and its day-to-day relevance is. I created Bite-sized Sci to make the science that affects us and our planet every day more accessible to people who haven't studied science.
Through Bite-sized Sci I was able to push my writing abilities and explore everything from quick listicles to literary journalism and in-depth features, all while trying to make the science as easy to grasp as possible.
As my career has kicked off I've had to leave Bite-sized Sci behind, but I mention is here as a testament to the writing and the growth it afforded me.