Good With Words


Headless Greg is good with words - and he aims to do good things with them too. His work as a journalist is all about championing creatives and delving into the subjects which matter most to them. In the 10 years since he started writing, he has covered a wealth of different creative disciplines and social issues and developed a keen interest in three topics; the illustration industry, mental health and queer culture.

Here is a selection of some of the best words I have written…

  • The Value Of Creative Education

    Published by Make Bank

    A high-quality creative education has the power to do much more than open up unexpected career paths. It can help build self-confidence and offer a coping mechanism during tough times.

  • Everybody Say Gay

    Published by Make Bank

    I have always been aware of my queerness but it took quite some time for me to stop mistaking it for a weakness. As a result, my relationship with the word ‘gay’ has changed a lot over the years.

  • Why Play Safe When You Could Be Weird

    Published by The AOI

    I sat down with Alex T Smith to chat about his book series Claude transitioning to the small screen, creating fresh characters for his new animated series and how his young audience encourage him to stay weird.

  • How To Become A Creative Changemaker

    Published by Creative Boom

    There is an entire community of creative changemakers who are breaking down the barriers faced by underrepresented groups when in our industry - and everyone is invited to lend a helping hand.

  • Food Through The Eye Of An Illustrator

    Published by Mincho Magazine

    Just as there are countless different recipes for a single dish, there are endless possibilities when it comes to food illustration. Let’s take a look at three illustrators who have mastered this art form.

  • Be Nice To People: The Ultimate Creative Advice

    Published by Make Bank

    Follow what lights you up, be interested in everything and always be nice to people. These are just some of the top pieces of creative career advice we have gathered over the past four years.

  • CUT & RUN: A Rare Glimpse At Banksy’s Card Labour

    Published by Impeached

    Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art is hosting a rare chance to glimpse the process of one of the world’s most elusive artists. And there is a typically humorous reason why Bansky chose this particular venue.

  • Let’s Stop Making Design Festivals For Designers

    Published by Creative Boom

    Design festivals are made by designers for designers - but is it time for us to shake up that formula? Agency of None has helped me put together a few pointers for organising an accessible design festival.

  • Queer Representation On The Small Screen

    Published by Impeached

    As someone who has been glued to the small screen for as long as they can remember, would this influx of LGBTQ+ television have impacted my own story if it had come along a little sooner?

As a mental health advocate and proud queer man, I am particularly passionate about exploring how creativity can be used as a catalyst for positive social change.

Headless Greg