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Editorial

 
The Ranfurly Review
In December 2007 I will be launching my own literary journal, called The Ranfurly Review. This will be issued quarterly, with me acting as Chief Editor and Publisher.
www.ranfurly-review.co.uk

The Scruffy Dog Review
I have been an Associate Editor for The Scruffy Dog Review since it launched in January 2006. The SDR is a quarterly e-zine, and aims to promote writers of excellent fiction, poetry, literary articles and reviews.
www.thescruffydogreview.com


Blogs

Six Nations Rugby Spotlight
My articles on the Six Nations rugby tournament were so popular when they appeared in my daily writing blog, in 2008 I had to move my coverage of the event onto its own domain. Six Nations Rugby Spotlight has articles, previews, match reports and commentary on the Six Nations every February and March.
sixnationsrugby.wordpress.com


Columns

Scotland's Treasure appears in every issue of The Scruffy Dog Review. In it I write about a variety of aspects of Scottish life. Topics covered to date are contemporary art exhibitions, local events, tourism, travel, concert, theatre and book reviews.
www.thescruffydogreview.com


Contract Assignments

Daily Writing Tips - Weekly article covering freelance writing and web content. (January 2008 to present)

Viagogo - various articles for online ticket broker, Viagogo. (Sep 07 to current)

Text Link Brokers - various articles and SEO work (Sep 07 to current)


Interviews

Renee Russell - Making History - feature interview with U.S. writer, Renee Russell.
The Scruffy Dog Review, October 2007

Anita Govan - Finding the Voice - feature interview with Scottish poet, Anita Govan.
The Scruffy Dog Review, April 2007

Ian Rankin - Life After Rebus - feature interview with the UK's top best-selling crime writer, Ian Rankin.
The Scruffy Dog Review, January 2006


Web Content, Sales and Marketing

Hit Number One - Press Release for the launch of a new music networking web site. (Nov 07)

Smile Magazine - Media Kit written and prepared for the launch of a new dental hygiene magazine. (May 07)

Giant Claim - Web content, sales and marketing copy for a web site venture selling claims to the North Pole. (May 07)

Fabulous Masterpieces- Web site copy for an art reproduction company. (May 07)


Edinburgh Book Festival Reviews
The Scruffy Dog Review, August 2007

William McIlvanney (Aug 19th)

Janice Galloway & Alan Warner (Aug 18th)

Louise Welsh (Aug 17th)

Ian Rankin (Aug 16th)

Ruth Rendell in Conversation with Ian Rankin (Aug 15th)

Iain Banks (Aug 14th)

Val McDermid and Denise Mina (Aug 14th)

Jacqueline Wilson (Aug 11th)


Biographical Articles

Robert Louis Stevenson ~ Always in Edinburgh - a literary article on the life of one of Scotland's greatest writers, and his life in Edinburgh.
The Literary Traveler, April 2006

Celebrating the Life and Genius of Robert Burns (Pt.2) - part 2 of a commissioned article about the life of Robert Burns and how he is still celebrated in Scotland to this day.
Circadian Poems, January 2006

Celebrating the Life and Genius of Robert Burns (Pt.1) - part 1 of a commissioned article about the life of Robert Burns and how he is still celebrated in Scotland to this day.
Circadian Poems, January 2006

Edwin Morgan: Scotland's Makar - a short biography focusing on the life and works of Scotland's Poet Laureate, Edwin Morgan.
Circadian Poems, November 2005

Robert Louis Stevenson - Poet and Author - a short biography focusing on the poetry and life of Edinburgh writer, Robert Louis Stevenson.
Circadian Poems, October 2005

Robert Louis Stevenson - a short biography of the famous Edinburgh author, forming the first from a series of articles I was commissioned to write entitled, Great Scottish Authors
Keep It Coming Newsletter, August 2005


Technical Articles

How To Create Your Own E-book For Free - a step by step guide to creating and publishing your own e-book for free.
Writer-on-Line, December 2005

Who Wants a Website? - technical advice column about the fundamental choices to be made when setting up your own website.
Keep It Coming magazine (print), February 2005


Parenting Articles

Top Mistakes a Stepdad Should Avoid - a light-hearted look at the do's and don't's for men in a new step-parenting situation.
Interactive Dad, December 2005


Theatre Reviews

We Will Rock You - theatre review of the popular Queen musical staged at London's Dominion Theatre.
Keep It Coming magazine (print), February 2005


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Colin Galbraith
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