David Oakley, Financial Times: “Nicholas Fearn is a diligent journalist who writes clean and well written copy, which is always filed on time. He is a pleasure to work with.”
Matthew Vincent, Financial Times: “Nic is an extremely diligent and knowledgeable tech reporter who has always completed freelance writing assignments for the FT to the brief and on-time. His sourcing is very good, from a wide range of contacts, and he has the knack of combining clear explanations with direct quotes to convey complex ideas with authority.”
Brea Cubit, a former editor at Business Insider: “Nic is a thoughtful reporter with a finger on the pulse of the tech industry. Whether he’s pitching article ideas or taking on assignments, he delivers on thorough, interesting storytelling with impressive sourcing. He’s also receptive to feedback, open to collaboration, and resolves edits quickly — all of which are a testament to his affable, earnest attitude.”
Stephanie Hallett, a freelance Business Insider editor: “I have edited Nic’s work for Business Insider. He is a joy to work with, always open to feedback and prompt with edits. He is a diligent researcher and careful crafter of narrative, committed to getting the story right. I’m glad we’ve had the chance to work together!”
Rebecca Harper, head of content marketing at ISMS.Online: “Having Nic contribute blogs on information security and data privacy to our platform has been a privilege. His ability to articulate these challenging subjects into clear, engaging, and informative content is commendable. He has a rare talent for making intricate cybersecurity issues accessible to experts and laypersons alike, bridging the gap between technical complexity and everyday understanding. Nic’s knowledge and thoughtful analysis add substantial value to any discussion in these fields. I highly recommend Nic for his excellent writing skills and knowledge of information security, cybersecurity and privacy issues.”
Stacy Liberatore, US science and technology editor at the Daily Mail: “I highly recommend Nicholas Fearn for any project that requires insightful and engaging storytelling.
“Nicholas has written several stories for me at the Daily Mail. He brings a vibrant energy to his work and his strong sense of pride and motivation truly sets him apart. I have watched Nicholas share his work on social media, including his excitement with every article he wrote. That passion showed he was hungry for his next story, which sparked my interest in getting him on my team.
“Nicholas’ ability to conduct thorough interviews and extract meaningful insights is impressive, and it shows in the clean, compelling copy he consistently delivers.
If you’re looking for someone who understands the tech world and knows how to communicate it in a way that resonates with readers, Nicholas is your guy.”
Douglas Friedli, editor of Wales Business Insider: “Nicholas is a good, thorough writer who focuses on the topic inhand, interviews interesting people and draws out original and relevant points in an engaging way.”
Alex Scroxton, chief security reporter at Computer Weekly: “Nic has been a frequent contributor to Computer Weekly over the past few years and was highly recommended to me when I took up the post of cyber security editor in the autumn of 2019. I am happy to say he has exceeded my expectations by a country mile. Smart, engaging, and a pleasure to work with, Nic consistently produces the high-quality and informative copy that our readers have come to expect, always to brief and on deadline, and supported by an impressive and growing roster of industry contacts. From the breadth and quality of his work beyond the security beat, I am confident he will be an excellent asset to any editorial team.”
Warwick Ashford, former security editor at Computer Weekly: “Nicholas is a regular security feature writer for Computer Weekly where I have commissioned articles from him as security editor on a wide variety of topics.
“I would recommend him without hesitation because of his ability to write clearly and concisely, and because he always completes articles exactly according to brief and on time, but usually before.
“In addition to being reliable, he is quick to respond to any requests for article suggestions on specific topics and always ensures a good spread of industry sources to interview. Nicholas is a pleasure to work with and is keen to ensure that his articles are of a good quality and responds to any feedback, always adhering to house style as required.”
James Laird, former editor of Lifehacker UK: “Nic is one of the most enthusiastic and naturally gifted freelancers I have met. He consistently pitches strong ideas, responds well to feedback, and has very good knowledge of numerous key tech segments. He delivers copy on time and to a very high standard, and has already developed a deep professional network at a young age. Nic will go far in tech journalism and I highly recommend him to other editors.”