Richard Philip

  • A research and media professional with experience working in science communication and the arts, culture and community service sectors.

  • Field experience in journalism, programme planning and development, event organising and publicity, and workshop facilitation.

  • Excellent track record of working in settings where engagement with multiple stakeholders is crucial to decision-making.

  • Published author of both fiction and non-fiction.

Non-fiction works:

  • Current affairs and medical news along with essays and feature stories in the areas of science & technology, arts & culture, politics, media & history for various print and online publications. 

  • A book of Practice-Based Research on Creativity titled: How I Walked Into a Story and Came Out With a Song: A Journey Into the Invention of Music From Words. Having passed through a robust peer review process this book is a valuable repository of artistic works and insightful documentation of creative action. Read more about it here.

  • Dissertation on transmedia storytelling - the act of extending a narrative via multiple media forms.

Literary and musical works:

  • Novel titled The Bending of Strong Forms and several pieces of short fiction.

  • The short story, Mutton Curry, was shortlisted for the Fish Short Story Prize 2017/18, and placed on the Honorary Mentions list of the 2018 Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition.

  • Scripts for dramatic works.

  • Rich history of composing songs for the stage and for various other educational and commercial projects.

  • Music was featured in a compilation album released in Los Angeles, California, US.

Academic Qualifications:

  • Master of Arts in Music (with Distinction) from the Waikato Institute of Technology in Hamilton, New Zealand.

  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Communication from the Singapore University of Social Sciences.

  • Diploma in Mass Communication from Singapore's Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

  • Certificate in Counselling Skills from the Counselling and Care Centre, Singapore.

Field experience:

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  • Produced a steady stream of stories and articles through chasing information leads, conducting interviews, generating interest in articles, and ensuring the accuracy of articles during production. 

  • Organised major events such as concerts and exhibitions to showcase the talents of others.

  • Went on television and radio to promote the vision and values of various organisations.

  • Covered international press conferences in the United States, Europe, China, and Singapore.

  • Interviewed opinion leaders, many of whom are important figures in the news. They include Professor Judith Mackay, an international tobacco control advocate who was recognized by TIME in 2007 as one of 100 most influential individuals in the world, and the scientist, author, and presenter of BBC science programs, Professor Robert Winston.

  • Researched, wrote, and published a research book on creativity and transmedia storytelling (which refers to the practice of creating a cohesive story experience across multiple traditional and digital delivery platforms for the purposes of entertainment, advertising and marketing, or social change) titled: How I Walked Into a Story and Came Out With a Song: A Journey Into the Invention of Music From Words. Now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Rakuten Kobo, Vivlio, Apple Books, and other bookstores.

  • Researched, wrote, and published a novel delving into subjects including quantum mechanics, string theory, philosophy, cancer research, and dolphin studies. Now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Rakuten Kobo, Vivlio, Apple Books, and other bookstores.

  • Invited as guest speaker to discuss feature writing, interview techniques, media ethics, and other issues related to the modern newsroom, with journalism students at the Waikato Institute of Technology in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Email: richardphilip@tutanota.com