In 2021, I came out as trans and nonbinary...
Since then, I’ve been writing and sharing my experiences of being trans masculine, nonbinary, autistic and ADHD.
I’m only able to do this because of the stories of other Trans+*, neurodivergent and disabled people.
They taught me who I was, and made me want to pay it forward. In the spirit of that, I reach out to my wider communities in my reporting.
I know my story is far from the only Trans+ and/or disabled experience. For one, I’m white, and have that layer of privilege in my favour despite being marginalised in other ways.
Fully aware of the gaps in my expertise, I bring in other voices where mine can’t communicate a lived experience.
I love that my writing is its own space to share and swap stories. I've fielded my share of transphobia out in the world, and in the comments below my published work. But I’ve built something stronger than I ever could have imagined before I came out. I’d love to share that by working with you too.
(For the folks who like a 'before' pic)
Inspired by my own experiences, I’ve made it a personal mission to…
Educate and inform on my experience as a trans, disabled person – so others like me are more truthfully represented in mainstream media, marketing and copy.
Advocate and signal boost for other Trans+ and disabled voices, and our social justice movements.
Mythbust stereotypes about the communities I’m part of. And prove Trans+ people have always been here, by talking about our long and vibrant history.
I do all this with warmth, accessibility, creative skill, and my own powerful written voice (which simply can’t be replicated with AI, by the by).
What folks say about me
"Will's personal and insightful reflections offer a unique perspective that is often underrepresented in the media.
“Their writing is accessible, thought-provoking and experiential-led, which allows readers to humanise and learn about unique and important issues. Always a pleasure to work with."
— James Besanvalle (he/him) Assistant Opinion and First-Person Editor at Metro.co.uk
"Will has come from an early talent writer, to a regular contributor of QueerAF alongside building an extensive freelance portfolio at a number of mainstream titles.
Always timely with pitches, fast with turn around, and great to work with - Will's articles show their expertise and creativity."
— Jamie Wareham (he/him) Founder of QueerAF - One of the best newsletters in Europe, as recognised by the World Association of News Publishers
"Will was part of our first Trans+ History Week cohort and quickly became a true champion for the project."
"Their writing is warm, persuasive, and holds the reader well. You feel held by a friend as they impart wisdom from our past and connect it to their own experience of today. It's always a gentle and easy read and you leave changed.
Their contributions added so much to the project, and their passion shines in every word. It’s been a joy to work with them, and I can’t wait to see what they do next for our project and beyond."
— Marty Davies (she/they) Founder of Trans+ History Week - A nationwide media event and social enterprise, which reached 1 in 6 people in the UK in 2024
What I could do for you...
write a first-person article, blog or guest newsletter about the trans and/or disabled marginalised experience - as an expert with prestige bylines on these topics
produce a piece of reported journalism
go in-depth for an article on trans and/or disabled equity, inclusion and acceptance
something else?
if you're not sure where to start, let’s have a chat first. I'd be happy to workshop angles and ideas!
Message me
Interested in working together? Tell me what you need, or even if you have no idea where to start. I’ll be there to help as soon as I can.
wecuthbert [at] outlook [dot] com
* Why Trans+ - what does that mean?
I use the term ‘Trans+’ to be inclusive of the many ways people describe and define their relationship to their own gender or absence of gender. This term is inclusive of transgender, non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, bigender, gender non-conforming and agender people - or indeed inclusive of any of the other ways people define their gender. This term is also inclusive of intersex people who have natural diversity in sex characteristics.