Robert Keenan
Professional UK-based magazine sub editor and writer.
Rob was one of the lucky few who knew what they wanted to do for a living from an early age. He was inspired by his grandmother to work with plants, and growing up in rural Devon allowed him to experiment with all manner of weird and wonderful plants throughout his childhood. Once through school and A-Levels he worked at a National Trust garden in south Devon for a year before spending three years studying for an HND in landscape and amenity horticulture at Writtle College. One of these years was spent working in the industry, for another National Trust garden, this time in Northern Ireland.
Fully expecting to work for the National Trust when he left Writtle in 1994, Rob took a chance and applied for a job on Amateur Gardening magazine - and his publishing career took off! He started as a sub, then tried life as a features editor before settling into the job of production editor (five years altogether).
Rob's other passion is cars, and those years spent learning the ins and outs of producing a magazine at Amateur Gardening allowed him to go for a position on Autocar, another weekly mag, where he worked as a sub and production editor for three years.
Five years ago he decided to go freelance, mainly as a sub editor but also as a writer, and has since worked on a huge variety of magazines, including, among many others:
Latest Articles
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Make Free Ringtones For The iPhone
In some countries Apple will sell users ringtones via iTunes, which are easily downloaded to an iPhone. In other countries there's simply no option to buy a ringtone.
Feb 3, 2010
- Robert Keenan
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3D TV - What, Where and When?
3D TVs have been the stuff of dreams ever since the television was invented. Now, in 2010, it's becoming a reality. So who's launching what and when can you buy it?
Jan 13, 2010
- Robert Keenan
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Buying a Used Honda Civic (2006-)
Honda's space-age family car looks as good on the inside as it does outside. Here's what's good and what's bad about the latest Honda Civic
Dec 21, 2009
- Robert Keenan
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Buying A Used Mini (2001-)
Looking for a bargain used Mini Cooper? BMW's reworking of the classic British icon has proved a big hit, which means that most Minis for sale are pricier than rivals.
Sep 15, 2009
- Robert Keenan
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Buying A Used Volkswagen Jetta (2006-)
A booted Golf doesn't sound like much fun, but the Jetta has many fans outside Europe. Here's a guide to what to watch out for when buying a used Jetta.
Sep 10, 2009
- Robert Keenan
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How to Grow Aquilegias From Seed
Columbine flowers are weird and wonderful additions to the herbaceous border. Aquilegias look exotic but they're incredibly easy to raise from seed - and are fully hardy.
Sep 8, 2009
- Robert Keenan
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Growing Pacific Giant Delphiniums From Seed
Sowing seed is the cheapest way to grow this hardy blue, white and pink-flowered perennial in your garden. It'll keep coming back year after year!
Sep 8, 2009
- Robert Keenan
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Buying A Used Audi A4 (2004-2008)
Searching for an Audi A4 saloon, estate or cabriolet? Here's the low-down on engines, dimensions, economy and what to watch out for when buying a used A4.
Sep 8, 2009
- Robert Keenan
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Buying A Used BMW 3 Series (2005-) E90
The 3 series still beats the Audi A4 and Mercedes C-class on driver appeal and kudos, thanks to efficient (318d) and high-performance (M3) models.
Aug 31, 2009
- Robert Keenan
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Buying A Used Ford Mondeo Mk3 (2000-2007)
A used Ford Mondeo could be the perfect car for those who couldn't care less about badge kudos - it drives well, looks good and there are plenty to choose from.
Aug 26, 2009
- Robert Keenan
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