Writing and editing
In 2024, I worked with The National Robotarium in Edinburgh to create Reaping The Rewards of the Robotics Revolution, a manifesto to ensure the UK does not miss out on the global opportunity to embed robotics across our society and economy.
I also produced a campaign document for the nursery sector in 2024, and an election manifesto for the forestry and wood industry. I’ve also written forestry and wood manifestos for elections in all the devolved administrations: A Manifesto for Trees and Timber in Northern Ireland (2022); Building A Greener Future (Holyrood 2021), The Wood and The Tree: A Forestry and Timber Manifesto for Wales (May 2021) .
I also write and edit publications on specific business areas - including data and AI, life sciences, sustainability and fintech. In all cases, I take an initial brief and plan/deliver a publication to tight deadlines – working with a range of partners to ensure relevance, quality and consistency. I have written/edited four books, including: Recommends: A Word-of-Mouth Guide to Scotland.
David is a versatile and proactive media professional who has played a key role in transforming Confor’s communications - as an event host, writer and PR adviser.
Stuart Goodall, Chief Executive, Confor: promoting forestry and wood
For more details on my recent writing, and expertise, in areas including data, fintech and forestry, follow the Business Areas link below. If you would like to commission a piece of writing, please email us using the Contact us link below.