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My career has been quite unusual. I started out in economics and worked for a small consultancy in Aberdeen.

The more I worked there the more I got involved with writing rather than numbers. I’d written stories since I was wee. I’ve always had a vivid imagination and I’d done a lot of web writing at university. It became apparent to me I could make a career out of writing, because it’s what I’m best at and definitely enjoy most.

I started freelance copy writing last year, the same month I moved to Glasgow from Aberdeen and got married.

I love crafting a great phrase. I’ve got a good turn of phrase. It’s good to know I’m doing something that I’m good at because previously I was doing something that I just fell into. I didn’t really give too much thought to it before because I was more interested in my personal life.

It’s good to have a career I’m vested in but I’ve always been dedicated to not letting my work take over. Some people take the most pleasure from their job. I think that’s why I went towards doing something I enjoy rather than working just to make a living, but I’ve always had so many interests out of work too. I love spending as much time with my wife as possible.

I’m a musician as well. I play the drums with various bands. We get to do a lot of touring and I play a lot of football.

I think the way we all work is changing. You have to take care to look after yourself. I think it’s important to be mindful of what you enjoy getting out of life and put your time into that.