Journalism in clean energy
As a writer and editor, I have concentrated wholly on clean energy for fifteen years and now write regularly for the money pages of the Telegraph. I have written extensively New Scientist and for Bloomberg New Energy Finance, including several chapters each year for its Global Trends in Energy Investment report. I have also written for the Guardian, Independent on Sunday, Evening Standard, and magazines including Construction News, Prospect, Utility Week, Windpower Monthly, Petroleum Review, Energy World, NewsBase, Geoscientist, Sustainable Business and the Ecologist.
Commercial writing and editing
I also take on commercial report writing and editing work for selected projects in the clean energy sector, such as Powering West Midlands Growth: A Regional Approach to Clean Energy Innovation, which I wrote for the Energy Capital Policy Commission.
“David Strahan did invaluable work for our inquiry into clean energy innovation in the West Midlands. He helped the Commission produce an 80 page report to make its case, which was powerfully argued and beautifully written.”
Sir David King, chairman, Energy Capital Policy Commission
Teaching
I also run seminars for companies, universities and public sector bodies to help their employees develop their writing skills and produce first drafts that are clear, concise and compelling. Organisations that invest in these skills will save time and money; reduce the risk of their message being misunderstood or ignored; and maximise their chances of success. Please see write first draft for details. To find out more about any of these services, please use the contact page of this website.
“Without a doubt one of the most successful workshops I’ve ever attended…Can’t recommend it highly enough!”
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“One on one time with David to focus on our own writing was very valuable.”
“Doesn’t take up a lot of your time but will dramatically improve your writing with simple guidelines.”
“Speaker was interesting and fun to listen to.”
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“I’ve written at least a little every day in the week since it finished. I hope this continues!”