Lorraine Forrest-Turner
Marlow,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Experienced writer, writing tutor and public speaker with over 30 years’ expertise in professional communication. Specialises in teaching a wide range of writing disciplines including creative writing, business writing and copywriting. Committed to helping individuals and groups improve clarity, creativity, and confidence in their written communication.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
Freelance writing tutor and trainer
The Writers College
2012.01 - 2025.05
- Training and tutoring client companies include The Writers College, Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), Big Fish Training GovPD
- Designing and delivering writing workshops for corporate, academic, and creative clients.
- Specialising in training professionals and individuals in business writing, copywriting, PR, blogging and social media content.
- Providing one-to-one coaching in creative writing and editorial skills.
- Delivered public speaking sessions on communication and storytelling.
Freelance writer and editor
2012.01 - 2025.05
- Delivering content for websites, brochures, features, and stakeholder communications.
- Clients include Berkshire Healthcare Trust, Just East, National Infrastructure Commission, McLaren Construction, Sovereign Housing, Karadoo and Intersoft
Journalist and copywriter
1994.01 - 2025.05
- Published in national magazines and newspapers including She, Mizz, and Bucks Free Press.
- Contributed scripts, stories, and plays to publishers such as Lazy Bee Scripts and Samuel French Ltd.
Content Editor
HPS Group
2005.01 - 2011.01
- Wrote and managed content for high-profile brands including BMW, Rolls-Royce, MINI, and Discovery Foods.
- Oversaw tone of voice consistency, editing guidelines, and cross-platform messaging.
Freelance trainer and consultant
2001.01 - 2005.01
- Led sessions in public relations, persuasive writing, and presentation skills.
- Clients included Capita LD, Reed Learning, Oracle, GlaxoSmithKline, Royal Bank of Scotland, Food Standards Agency, and more.
- Conducted confidence-building sessions in assertiveness and personal impact.
Creative writing tutor
London Writing School
1994.01 - 1998.01
- Taught creative writing classes for the London Writing School and Buckinghamshire County Council.
- Supported adult learners in developing fiction and nonfiction writing skills.
Education
Diploma - Freelance Journalism
London School of Journalism
Diploma - Performing Arts
Redroofs Theatre School
Diploma - Audiology
British Society of Audiology
Skills
- Tutoring and coaching for writers
- Creative writing and ghost writing
- Copywriting
- Editing
- Proofreading
Timeline
Freelance writing tutor and trainer
The Writers College
2012.01 - 2025.05
Freelance writer and editor
2012.01 - 2025.05
Content Editor
HPS Group
2005.01 - 2011.01
Freelance trainer and consultant
2001.01 - 2005.01
Journalist and copywriter
1994.01 - 2025.05
Creative writing tutor
London Writing School
1994.01 - 1998.01
Diploma - Performing Arts
Redroofs Theatre School
Diploma - Audiology
British Society of Audiology
Diploma - Freelance Journalism
London School of Journalism