Gillian Handley

Gillian Handley is a freelance journalist based in Sydney, Australia. She has lived, worked and studied in the UK, South Africa, USA and Australia. She has travelled extensively in Europe, UK, Africa, North and South America and parts of the Middle East.

After completing her BA and Honours Degree in English Literature at the prestigious Stellenbosch University in South Africa, Gillian began her career as a copywriter for Ackermans, a major retail chain, based in Cape Town.

Since then, Gillian has worked in the fields of advertising, marketing, public relations and publishing. She has been self-employed since 1994 as a freelance journalist, writer, web content provider, editor and subeditor.

Gillian’s wide ranging experience allows her to appreciate many different aspects of a project and ensures she remains commercially aware without sacrificing creativity.

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