Belle Law

Current Employer/Organisation Name

Quartz Business Media

What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?

Since graduating from Exeter in July 2024, I have completed a Master’s in Screenwriting at the London Film School where alongside my studies I balanced a career in freelance journalism. Currently, alongside my screenwriting pursuits, I work across multiple magazines and publications both full-time and on a freelance basis. Work for previous publications includes the Radio Times, FLAUNT Magazine, G.URL Magazine, The Tab and many more. In my full-time role, I work as a business journalist for B2B magazines, covering commodity markets, government policy, geopolitics and supply chains. My journalism career has allowed me to work not just across the UK but internationally in Europe and the US.

Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?

Journalism is less something I actively chose and more something that I fell into. Coming from a creative writing background through my BA in English and Creative Writing and my MA in Screenwriting, I love getting to the heart of stories which naturally leant itself well to journalism. Writing articles and conducting interviews with people I admired was at first just a hobby but soon flourished into the foundations of a career. The greatest love affair of my life is writing, and it’s an absolute privilege to be able to travel and write professionally!

Please tell us if you were a member of any societies, groups or sports clubs?

I was the Print Screen Editor for Exeposé in my second and final years of university, and I was Head of Creative for XTV! I was also a student volunteer at the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum where I archived screenplays and wrote blogs about my findings on the website.

What did you enjoy most about your programme and what was the biggest highlight?

I absolutely adored my programme – being able to balance a mix of English, film and creative writing modules was perfect. Every term had such a variety of modules and texts – my favourite module was absolutely Beyond Sex and the City: Becoming a Woman in Western Cinema.

What did you most enjoy about studying here?

Talking to my lecturers about my ideas for essays, creative writing pieces and my dissertation – everyone was so supportive and it only made me more passionate about my work.

Why did you choose to study at Exeter?

I chose to study at Exeter for the creative writing department and the range of modules that were on offer – from short stories and poetry to screenplays. This range allowed me to be experimental with my writing and shape my voice, which prepared me for my MA at the London Film School!

What skills and experiences have been most useful for your career?

Constantly pushing boundaries and seeking original ideas in my creative work has in turn allowed me to pitch articles that are unique and engaging to my editors. I’m always on the lookout for a different angle or perspective that will resonate with audiences and expand my own portfolio.

What advice would you give to a current student who wishes to pursue your career?

It can be daunting but don’t be afraid to shout into the void – look at your favourite publications and reach out to the editorial team behind them. Pitch ideas and show off your voice as a writer. You never know, someone might just shout back.

What are your plans for the future?

I am currently working on the third draft of my feature film “LOVE BITE”, a romantic vampire comedy that I developed during my time at the London Film School. I am also working on several TV projects – one is a high fantasy teen drama called “Subjects”, written in collaboration with another writer from my Master’s course. I am also working on an adolescent comedy series called “Parklife” about teenagers who work at a West Midlands theme park. In terms of my journalism career, I would like to continue to build my portfolio and steadily move into fashion editorial.