About

Who: I've been a journalist and writer for over 40 years, working in the print media from 1982-1997 and then the BBC before setting up my own business in 2011. While I was at the Western Morning News, 1989-1997, I was a news reporter and the Torquay United correspondent. In 1990, I wrote the first ever history of Torquay United FC. I was in the BBC Devon website team with Kevin Heathorn and John Govier that was behind the creation of the Devon flag.

What: I write commissioned features for publications; media releases; & website content for businesses and organisations. Among my specialisms is football writing. I write features for Lionesses match programmes, including player interviews, and I'm a member of the Sports Journalists' Association and Women in Football. There's more about my football writing in the 'Thank you Lionesses' blog.

I work as a freelance writer for a number of charities, arts organisations, health providers, schools, and sports bodies. Take a look at my 'who I work with' page for details.

I assist organisations with specific media campaigns - clients include Theatre Royal Plymouth, who commissioned me to work with them on their innovative community projects and to profile their creative team at TR2; and the Devon FA, for whom I have written a series of inspiring stories focusing on their girls' talent pathway.

Check out my unique Memory Maps, like the one I've written about Torquay United FC - visit the page to find out more. In 2016, I completed a Memory Map for the BBC to mark the official opening by HRH the Duchess of Cornwall of their refurbished South West HQ in Plymouth. A copy of the map, detailing the history of the BBC in Plymouth, was given to the Duchess.

I've helped dozens of people to have their life stories written and printed, through my other business, Brilliant Autobiographies. I've also published selected works, including the children's book, Tuamor the Turtle, written by Jo Earlam with wonderful illustrations by Mark Hannon. ISBN: 978-0-9931883-1-2, price £5.99 plus p&p - visit the Tuamor the Turtle website for more details and to buy direct. It's also available on Amazon.

I'm one of the small team at One Plymouth, a volunteer-run social media stream that celebrates the best of Plymouth - here's the One Plymouth Facebook page, which has 47,000 'fans' and is growing all the time. My photography page has a gallery of some of my favourite photos.

Where: I am based in Plymouth in beautiful Devon. The social media links at the foot of the page have more about my work and the LinkedIn page has a professional profile - search for 'Laura Joint'.

Contact me at:
t: 01752 295944
m: 07765 621412

Laura Joint logo by award-winning graphic designer and illustrator Mark Hannon.