Science & technology journalism

Over the years, I've written about a wide range of technologies, both as a copywriter and as a journalist.

As a freelance journalist, I've covered topics from Ironbridge to Google Glass, and from stereograms to Seti. Most recently, I've been writing about technologies such as the Raspberry Pi and Scratch, contributing to The MagPi magazine.

In this section of my site, you can find a selection of my technology and science journalism. I've also included links to some of my blog posts on similar topics. If you're looking for something specific, or you'd like to see my portfolio of copywriting examples, please contact me.

Raspberry Pi, Scratch, and Microbit Tutorials

• Visit my Raspberry Pi tutorials hub
• Visit my Scratch tutorials and resources centre
• Learn to Code in Scratch and Python on Raspberry Pi (PDF) | More info
• Raspberry Pi 4 Starter Guide (PDF) | More info
• Discover how Aphex Twin and Dave Griffiths are making synth sounds with the Raspberry Pi (PDF)
• See how the Raspberry Pi can be used to make interactive embroidery (PDF)
• BBC Box uses a Raspberry Pi to enable personalised services without giving away personal data (PDF)
• Create a multiple choice quiz in Scratch (PDF) | Get the code
• Read my review of ScratchJr on the iPad
• Coding with the BBC Microbit
• Make a Microbit audio game in Scratch (PDF) | Get the code
• See also: Scratch Programming in Easy Steps, Coder Academy, Cool Scratch Projects in Easy Steps, and Raspberry Pi For Dummies

Various Science and Technology Articles

• Do the eyes have it? Read my Google Glass review
• Discover how Stereograms work
• Learn how Brian Eno brings 77 Million Paintings to your PC
• Secrets of the past: How Ironbridge was built
• Read my interview with the creator of seti@home
• A short history of the Internet: A timeline of key dates
• Biometrics: A helping hand for security?
• As you like it: Mass customisation
• In the best possible taste: Sending smells over the internet
• Create a simulated ecosystem with my version of Conway's game of Life