Richard Hill

Richard Hill
writer (nonfiction)

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I am a 69-year-old disabled amateur part-time writer living and writing in Slough, Berkshire UK.

I have published around 60 articles in 20 leisure and lifestyle magazines.

I live with a range of health issues including heart disease, chronic kidney disease, coeliac disease, Type 2 diabetes, depression, atrial fibrillation and restless leg syndrome. (I'm working my way through the medical dictionary!).

Writing for Magazines.

Do you want to write for magazines? Here's a short guide on how to start out. Click here.

Seen a ghost? Read This!

Have you seen/experienced a ghost/spectre in or near a canal or inland waterway? Click here.

Dog Lover? Read This!

Are you involved in organising a 'Companion Dog Show'? Click here.

Awards:

1995 'The Lord Brock Historical Essay Award' : Guys Hospital (Joint First).

2003 'Individual Artist of the Year' : The Slough Mayors Award.

2023'The Sandy Lee-Guard Award for Endeavour' : Slough Writers Group.

Reviews & Testimonials:-

"Richard was one of my most dedicated and enthusiastic creative writing students, with a varied and fascinating supply of stories to tell."
Edward Parnell. Tutor, National Centre for Writing (Creative Non-fiction)

"We love including Richard's diverse features. He always takes such tremendous care and is a pleasure to deal with."
Beverley Cuddy. Editor, Dogs Today Magazine

"Richard has been one of the most proactive, conscientious and thoughtful students I've encountered. He engaged fully with his writing, generating a succession of lively ideas and interesting work."
Dr Christy Ducker. Tutor, The Open University (Introduction to Creative Writing)

"He is an innovative thinker, always coming up with fresh ideas and the verve to put them into action"
Chris Cattral. Editor, Canal & Riverboat Magazine

"It is his adaptability, together with his reliability and enthusiasm for the job, that makes him a welcome contributor"
Courtney Freedman. Editor, The Art of Bonsai Magazine

"A most interesting and well written article" (Referring to '43 Years in an Iron Lung' SAGA Magazine).
Geoffrey Lean. The Independent on Sunday.

"Your choice of features shows ability to write for different audiences. Clear evidence of excellent research and writing flair."
Zella Carriere. Lecturer in Journalism, East Berkshire College

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Personal Statement
"I aim to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone. I want to challenge all forms of oppression including those based on race, ethnicity, nationality, creed, gender, sex, class, sexuality, gender reassignment, learning ability, physical impairment, mental illness, HIV status, age, occupation, income, wealth and unrelated criminal conviction. I aim to design my activities, services and decision-making processes specifically to encourage and support participation from people who face disadvantage in society, including women, BME people, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, and people on low incomes."