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Andrew Owen

I'm a veteran communicator with three decades of experience as a professional writer.
I've spent over 15 years working with software development teams.
I'm available for contract writing, editing, design and voice-over work.

Experience

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Jan 1993 - Jul 2000

Journalist

Newspapers, Magazines, Radio
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Sep 2006 - Present

Technical Writer

Biomedical, Business Intelligence, Consumer Electronics, Education, Retail, Security
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May 2021 - Dec 2023

Engineer

Content Management Systems, Digital Experience Platforms

Education

2012

MSc Informatics

Birkbeck, University of London

1996

BA (Hons) Journalism

University of the Arts London

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Services

Writing & Editing

I have more than three decades of experience of writing original content. My editing credits include Chris Smith''s “How to Design a Microcomputer” and the Translation Commons guide to digitizing indigenous languages “Zero to Digital”.

Graphic Design

My graphic design credits include typesetting the Ultima Dragons' 25th anniversary booklet, over a dozen keyboard legend designs including the Mega 65 and Commander X16 and all the branding for the Chloe 280SE open hardware retro computer.

Voice Talent

I have several years of experience narrating training videos and doing live video demos. And I make short videos for an open source software project. But I’m always happy to try new things.

Portfolio

My Clients

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Blogs

The Spectrum

The Spectrum

Having previously worked with Retro Games Limited (RGL) on The A500 Mini and being very familiar with the ZX Spectrum, Chris Smith reached out to me again for help with The Spectrum retro computer.

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Sazerac Cocktail

Sazerac Cocktail

When it comes to cocktails, I’m a traditionalist. If it was invented after 1953, I’m not interested.

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