Selected works…

The Beige Jumper Test

A short reflective piece linking guitars, knitwear, and identity, using everyday objects to explore how place and craft shape the way we play.

The Six Moments in the Life of a Plucked Note

A technical essay introducing an original six‑stage framework for understanding how a guitar note behaves, revealing the forensic life of timbre and the instrument’s true voice.

Best Walks in Ireland (Constable)

A long‑form travel guide published 35 years ago and still in circulation.

Representing Nurses at the UKCC

A guide supporting trade‑union representatives during a period when nurses were being struck off the register for automatically reported minor offences.

Specialist public‑policy and workplace writing

Including guides on ballots, employment rights, health‑and‑safety legislation, tackling racism, and professional representation, along with business features explaining new workflows and technologies during periods of organisational change.

Earlier journalism and editorial work

Long‑form features and narrative pieces across UK and Irish print media.

Contact: If you have a project where you think my approach might help, you’re welcome to get in touch. I take on a small number of projects each year, and I’m always happy to hear from people who value clarity, structure, and thoughtful craft.

Email: david@marshall.ie