Journalist and content writer

Bylines at the BBC, National Geographic, Stylist, Refinery29, the i, Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine, Time Out and more.

I write features, craft copy and create content for a living - so there’s a good chance I can help you tell a story. Interested in working with me? Head here to find out more about my services.

Recent articles

  • From the Great Masticator to seven daily glasses of sherry: Strange diets from the past

    Who Do You Think You Are? magazine

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  • How to keep your pearly whites gleaming, according to a dentist

    BBC Food

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  • Friendships deserve anniversaries too - I should know

    Refinery29

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  • Have we always had more sex at Christmas?

    Who Do You Think You Are? magazine

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  • The Scruffy Hosting trend is transforming dinner parties – and I'm leaning into it

    BBC Food

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  • What it was like to be a local crime and court reporter

    Caught Up In Crime podcast

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  • I fell in love with my childhood home and uncovered its secrets

    Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine

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  • I've lived in Birmingham for eight years and these are the best bits - Time Out

    Time Out

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  • Lauren is so great to work with. She always produces careful, accurate digital content and she's both reliable and resourceful

    Giles Wilson, Harpoon Productions

  • Whenever I commission Lauren, I know I will receive error-free copy that fills the brief - and always on time

    Polly Weeks, BBC Food

  • Lauren pitched an incredible feature, wrote it to deadline and word count (unheard of) and it's been a huge hit with readers

    Felicity Thistlethwaite, Stylist

  • Lauren is a joy to work with - her copy is excellent and matches the tone we're looking for perfectly

    Sarah Williams, Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine

  • We needed someone who could work to brief, talk to scientists and turn around engaging copy. Lauren delivered - and the content won a CIPR award

    Andrew Stronach, Quadram Institute

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